House Bill 3898
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3898
Congress
117
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this 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.
June 15, 2021
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06/16/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
06/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 5:47:42 PM