S. 28 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jan 7, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDisclose cameras and microphones in smart devices
This bill would require manufacturers to tell you before you buy an internet-connected device if it has a camera or microphone built in. The rule doesn't apply to things like phones or laptops where you'd already expect those features.
How it affects you
If you shop for smart appliances and other connected devices, you'd get clear information about which ones have cameras or microphones before making your purchase. This gives you a chance to decide based on privacy if that matters to you.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 7, 2025)
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 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 28
A BILL
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) · Introduced Jan 7, 2025 · Commerce · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 28, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.