HR538-118

Introduced

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

118th Congress Introduced Jan 26, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices Each manufacturer of a covered device shall disclose whether the covered device manufactured by the manufacturer, requires enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal, and defines definition of covered device As used in this Act, the term covered device— means a consumer product, as defined by section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, delegation of rulemaking, definition changes, and product standards. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries and Technology.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices Each manufacturer of a covered device shall disclose whether the covered device manufactured by the manufacturer...
  • Requires enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal...
  • Defines definition of covered device As used in this Act, the term covered device— means a consumer product, as defined by section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices Each manufacturer of a covered device shall disclose whether the covered device manufactured by the manufacturer, requires enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal, and defines definition of covered device As used in this Act, the term covered device— means a consumer product, as defined by section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

Regulated Industries, Technology

Primary Purpose

The bill requires required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices Each manufacturer of a covered device shall disclose whether the covered device manufactured by the manufacturer, requires enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal, and defines definition of covered device As used in this Act, the term covered device— means a consumer product, as defined by section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

Regulated Industries Technology

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: eh
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: , ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: eh
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Curtis (for himself and Mr. Moulton) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Regulated Industries Technology

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