Energy & Utilities money and the vote on Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
132 members who voted on H.R. 859 took energy & utilities PAC money in the 2024 cycle. Here is how much each received, and how they voted.
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155 members who cast a yes or no vote took energy & utilities PAC money in the 2024 cycle. The biggest recipients are shown; the full list is on the bill page.
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.
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
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
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Energy & Utilities money, split by party
Energy & Utilities PAC receipts$2.2M▸
- NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC$459K
- MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MPAC)$158K
- VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$155K
- EDISON INTERNATIONAL PAC$127K
- +43 more Energy & Utilities PACs
Energy & Utilities PAC receipts$14K▸
- GEORGIA POWER COMPANY FEDERAL PAC$5K
- NUSTAR ENERGY L.P. (NUSTAR PAC)$5K
- AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PAC - OKLAHOMA$4K
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