Bill or resolution detail
HR 538
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Record identity
Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Effective Dec 5, 2025Entity 118-hr-538
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R. Curtis | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
CompleteThis section satisfies its canonical contract.12 records · synchronized Feb 28, 2023, 12:00 AM
Feb 28, 2023 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)
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Feb 27, 2023 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
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Feb 3, 2023 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Jan 26, 2023 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Jan 26, 2023 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Energy and Commerce Committeehsif00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committeesscm00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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