United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 28 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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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 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The text changes indicate that the bill S. 28 was reported in the Senate on April 28, 2025, by Mr. Cruz without amendment. It also shows the calendar and report numbers associated with this reporting. The removed lines suggest that the prior introductory version of the bill has been replaced with the reporting format. This matters as it reflects the progression of the bill through the legislative process.

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28 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
28 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
28 To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
47 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
28 Report No.
119-13] To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation April 28, 2025 Reported by Mr.
Cruz, without amendment _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
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Calendar No.
47 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
28 Report No.
119-13] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
_______________________________________________________________________ April 28, 2025 Reported without amendment
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What Congress says this changes

S. Rept. 119-13

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

The committee states that this bill does not amend existing law. (S. Rept. 119-13)

Source: S. Rept. 119-13 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.

  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 28 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 28?
S 28 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican), Cantwell, Maria (Democratic), Curtis, John R. (Republican), and Warnock, Raphael G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 28?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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