2025-2026 Regular Session • US Congress Legislature
HB859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Legislative Summary
To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
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Bill History
1/31/2025
Introduced in House
House of Representatives
1/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
House of Representatives
4/24/2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
House of Representatives
4/24/2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
House of Representatives
4/28/2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
House of Representatives
4/28/2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666: 1)
House of Representatives
4/28/2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
House of Representatives
4/28/2025
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.
House of Representatives
4/29/2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711: 1)
House of Representatives
4/29/2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
House of Representatives
4/29/2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
4/30/2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Senate
Roll Call Votes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 109
4/29/2025
415
Yea
9
Nay
0
Not Voting
8
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(4/30/2025)
Chamber
Senate
