H.R. 859 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
H.R. 859 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 31, 2025, sponsored by Russ Fulcher with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Russ Fulcher (R-ID). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 29, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. (Apr 30, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 29, 2025 · Passed415–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActHouse · Apr 29, 2025
More bills from Russ Fulcher in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 6499: Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act
- H.R. 7031: Making National Parks Safer Act
- H.R. 8007: SILVER Act
- H.R. 9145: PARKS Act
- H.R. 10263: Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026
- H.R. 10313: To facilitate the conveyance of certain land in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, platted under section 2387…
Other Commerce bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 3971: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
- H.R. 2066: Investing in All of America Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 203: Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and…
- H.J.Res. 207: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 788: DOE and SBA Research Act
- H.R. 789: Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act
- H.R. 804: Rural Small Business Resilience Act
- H.R. 818: SPUR Act
- H.R. 825: Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
- H.R. 832: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 859 (119th Congress): Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-859/informing-consumers-about-smart-devices-act (accessed 2026-10-15).