Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 27, 2022Commerce
H.R. 8543
EAVESDROP Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 27, 2022)
Earning Approval of Voice External Sound Databasing Retained on People Act or the EAVESDROP Act
This bill requires internet-connected devices that include a microphone to notify consumers how and under what circumstances the device collects information from ambient noise, such as human dialogue or any other sound that occurs in the range of the device's microphone.
Further, such devices must include a reasonable method to deactivate such collection.
What just happenedJul 27, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 27, 2022
- Jul 27, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Jul 27, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House