Require manufacturers to disclose if smart home devices contain cameras or microphones.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act?
The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act remains stalled in the Senate as of June 2026. The Senate must vote on H.R. 859 to move the bill forward, but the chamber has not taken action since April 29, 2025. History shows that many bills passed by the House fail to receive a Senate vote and do not become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act (H.R. 859 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since April 2025
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 90 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 90 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 538 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 538 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Russ Fulcher (R-ID)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.