Fast-track passage of the “Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act” (HR 859)

The bill

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Topic: Commerce

What the bill does

This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers prior to purchase that a camera or microphone is part of the device. The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary

Bill on congress.gov(opens in a new tab)