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- H.R.4081
H.R.4081: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 11, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Oct. 11, 2022
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 29, 2022
- Reported in House - Sept. 28, 2022
- Introduced in House - June 23, 2021
Bill Summary
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers 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: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 11, 2022 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Sept. 29, 2022 |
Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641. (text: CR H8153-8154)
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| Sept. 29, 2022 |
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 4081 are considered vacated.
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8153-8154; text: CR H8153-8154)
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8153-8154)
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4081.
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383.
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-509.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
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| July 20, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 23, 2022 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 0 .
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| June 23, 2022 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 24, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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| June 23, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| June 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by John Curtis (R-Utah) |