House Commerce Committee Passes Consumer Protection Bills

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed six consumer protection bills during a full Committee markup on July 20, 2022. Among these are:

• The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R. 8152) provides consumers with foundational data privacy rights, creates strong oversight mechanisms, and establishes meaningful enforcement.
• The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2021 (H.R. 3962) allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals.
• The Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, (H.R. 4081) requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
• The RANSOMWARE Act (H.R.4551) requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on cross-border complaints received that involve ransomware or other cyber-related attacks committed by certain foreign individuals, companies, and governments.