United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 90 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

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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.

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What changed in the latest version

18 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to bill S 90 includes the phrase "and age appropriate as practicable" and specifies that the visual representation of the information should adhere to "best practices." This change clarifies the expectations for how information should be presented, ensuring that it is not only clear but also suitable for different age groups. This may help in conveying information more effectively to a broader audience by considering age diversity in its presentation.

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90 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
90 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
90 To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
252 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
90 [Report No.
118-114] To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
Cruz (for himself and Ms.
Cruz (for himself, Ms.
Cantwell) introduced the following bill;
Cantwell, and Mr.
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.
Warnock) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation November 28, 2023 Reported by Ms.
Cantwell, with an amendment [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
(c) Commission Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission, through outreach to relevant private entities, shall issue guidance to assist manufacturers in complying with the requirements of this Act, including guidance about best practices for making the disclosure required by section 2 as clear and conspicuous as practicable.
(c) Commission Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission, through outreach to relevant private entities, shall issue guidance to assist manufacturers in complying with the requirements of this Act, including guidance about best practices for making the disclosure required by section 2 as clear and conspicuous as practicable clear and conspicuous and age appropriate as practicable and about best practices for the use of a pictorial (as defined in section 2(a) of the Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 (15 U.S.C.
45b(a))) visual representation of the information to be disclosed.
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Calendar No.
252 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
90 [Report No.
118-114] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
_______________________________________________________________________ November 28, 2023 Reported with an amendment
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What Congress says this changes

S. Rept. 118-114

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. 118-114)

Source: S. Rept. 118-114 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.

  2. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

  4. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

  5. Introduced in Senate

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

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 90 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 90?
S 90 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican).
What is the current status of S 90?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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