United States 118th Congress Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 538 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The text indicates that the title of the bill has been updated to reflect its status as received in the Senate. Additionally, a reference to the bill's prior status as engrossed in the House has been removed. This change is important as it clarifies the bill's current legislative position and helps track its movement through the Senate.

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538 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
538 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
538 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
538 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2023 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
118th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
R.
538 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

  5. Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.

  8. 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.

  9. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)

  10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)

  11. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Received in the Senate and 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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 538 do?
To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
Who sponsors HR 538?
HR 538 is sponsored by Curtis, John R. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 538?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “Passed House” 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.
Where can I track HR 538?
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