Label hidden cameras and microphones on smart devices
Sponsored by Russ Fulcher
What the bill does
This bill requires manufacturers of certain internet-connected devices, such as smart home gadgets, to tell buyers before purchase if the device has a camera or microphone. It excludes items like phones, laptops, and tablets that people already expect to have these features. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the rule and provide guidance to help companies comply.
The stakes
Consumers buying smart devices like doorbells, speakers, or toys will know upfront if the product can record them. This helps people make informed choices about their privacy at home.
- AmazonAMZN
- GoogleGOOGL
- AppleAAPL
- SamsungSSNLF
How the chamber split
See how each member voted· all 416▸
What each side says
- Consumers have a right to know if a product they bring into their home can record them, so they can decide whether to buy it.bill
- The bill gives the FTC clear authority to punish companies that hide cameras or microphones, which will encourage honesty.bill
- It excludes devices like phones and laptops that people already expect to have cameras, so the rule focuses on unexpected recording features.bill
Each point links to its source. The views are attributed to those sources, not stated as ours.
From this bill outward
The bill
where every tie is measured fromWho paid lobbyists to work it
Direct tie24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying| Group | Issues | 2025 lobbying (all issues) | Has PAC? |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE, INC.›Named in bill | LaborForeignTech | $10M | ✗No PAC |
| STATE OF LOC NATION GLOBAL PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION› | AdvocacyOtherBanking | $80M | ✗No PAC |
| CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.› | EnergyBankingForeign | $70M | ✗No PAC |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS› | Real EstateBankingInsurance | $54M | ✓NAORPAC |
| BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC› | EnergyBankingHealth | $34M | ✗No PAC |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES› | TechSports & MediaBanking | $26M | ✗No PAC |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY› | TransportBankingForeign | $20M | ✓GMC |
| AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL› | BankingEnergyTransport | $19M | ✓ACCP |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC› | BankingTechLabor | $18M | ✓ASLSSFAP |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION› | DefenseOtherBanking | $16M | ✓LMP |
| GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC› | OtherLaborTech | $13M | ✗No PAC |
| BOEING COMPANY› | DefenseTransportForeign | $11M | ✓TBP |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION› | EnergyBankingTransport | $11M | ✓OPCPAC |
| SOUTHERN COMPANY› | EnergyBankingTransport | $11M | ✓TSGP |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL› | BankingEnergyOther | $10M | ✗No PAC |
| NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION› | BankingLawForeign | $10M | ✗No PAC |
| EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE› | EnergyBankingOther | $9.4M | ✗No PAC |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION› | TechOtherLabor | $9.4M | ✓Microsoft |
| KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC› | BankingForeignOther | $9.3M | ✗No PAC |
| ORACLE CORPORATION› | OtherTechDefense | $9.2M | ✗No PAC |
| BAYER CORPORATION (CONSOLIDATED REPORT)› | AgricultureHealthForeign | $9.2M | ✓BULEPACB |
| NFIB (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS)› | BankingHealthAdvocacy | $8.8M | ✗No PAC |
| DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION› | BankingEnergyOther | $8.7M | ✓DEP |
| NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.› | EnergyBankingForeign | $8.5M | ✓NEP |
Election money, in the distance
Background · not tied to this billEnergy & Utilities PACs -> the members who votedEnergy & Utilities PAC receipts$2.3M▸
- NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC$168K
- VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$160K
- MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MPAC)$153K
- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$143K
- KOCH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (KOCHPAC)$142K
- CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION$140K
- CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CEPAC)$137K
- PHILLIPS 66 PAC$131K
- EDISON INTERNATIONAL PAC$99K
- GROWTH ENERGY PAC$85K
- EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (EXXONMOBIL PAC)$82K
- DOMINION ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - DOMINION PAC$70K
- THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT$70K
- NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$62K
- CMS ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEES FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT- FEDERAL$60K
- NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION PAC$60K
- DTE ENERGY COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$50K
- CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. PAC$40K
- NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$40K
- CONOCOPHILLIPS SPIRIT PAC$40K
- PG&E CORPORATION EMPLOYEES ENERGYPAC$40K
- BAYER US LLC EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAYERPAC)$31K
- SIEMENS ENERGY, INC. PAC$30K
- NUCLEAR ENERGY INSTITUTE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$30K
- EASTMANPAC-POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY$30K
- LYONDELL CHEMICAL COMPANY PAC$30K
- BASF CORPORATION EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$28K
- SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS EMPLOYEES PAC$25K
- SEMPRA ENERGY EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE- FEDERAL$19K
- WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC PAC$13K
- PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PEABODY PAC)$11K
- SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COALITION PAC (SEEC PAC)$10K
- BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION PAC (BE PAC)$10K
- POWERPAC OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE$10K
- DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (DIAMONDBACK ENERGY PAC)$10K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS RESPONSIBLE DISTRIBUTION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10K
- SOLAR FOR AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINACE PAC$10K
- ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION PAC$10K
- ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI ACTION COMMITTEE FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION$8K
- INDIANA ACRE/INDIANA STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION OF RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES DBA INDIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES FEDERAL PAC$7K
- SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION PAC (SOLARPAC)$6K
- ALLIANT ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE'S POLITICAL ACTION COMM$5K
- NEW ENERGY IN WASHINGTON HOUSE PAC (N.E.W. HOUSE PAC)$5K
- AMERICAN FUELS AND PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFPMPAC)$5K
- XCEL ENERGY EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (XPAC)$5K
- DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (DEC PAC)$5K
- OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5K
- NV ENERGY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$4K
Energy & Utilities PAC receipts$4K▸
- CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. PAC$3K
- LYONDELL CHEMICAL COMPANY PAC$1K
Lobbying filings, contributions, and votes are public records shown side by side. The further down the chain, the further the money is from this bill. This page does not assert that money caused any vote.