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HR 2372

DEVICE Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Judy Chu and 2 co-sponsors

The DEVICE Act of 2025 proposes to establish or encourage disclosure, verification, innovation, cleaning, and efficiency measures, though the exact provisions are not yet released.

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Bill Summary · HR 2372

Summary of HR 2372 — DEVICE Act of 2025

Overview

HR 2372 is introduced in the House and carries the short title “Disclosure; and Encouragement of Verification, Innovation, Cleaning, and Efficiency Act of 2025,” to be known as the DEVICE Act of 2025. The bill’s official text provided here only establishes its citation; no substantive provisions are included in the available content.

  • Bill number: HR 2372
  • Short title (as introduced): DEVICE Act of 2025 (also cited as the Disclosure; and Encouragement of Verification, Innovation, Cleaning, and Efficiency Act of 2025)
  • Introduced: March 26, 2025
  • Status: Introduced in the House; referred to committee
  • Classification: Bill (not a resolution)

Legislative Actions to Date

  • March 26, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • March 26, 2025 — Introduced in the House

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Ted Lieu
  • Cosponsors: Eleanor Holmes Norton, Judy Chu

(Note: All listed sponsors are Democrats; no other party sponsors are shown in the provided information.)

Purpose and Provisions

  • Specified purpose in available text: The bill’s introduced language only states the act may be cited as the Disclosure; and Encouragement of Verification, Innovation, Cleaning, and Efficiency Act of 2025, or the DEVICE Act of 2025. No additional sections or substantive policy provisions are provided in the current document excerpt.

  • Implication of the title (subject to confirmation when full text is released): The name suggests a focus on disclosure, verification, innovation, cleaning, and efficiency. However, without the actual text, the specific objectives, requirements, or programs (if any) cannot be determined from the introduced version alone.

Potential Impact (Based on Title, Pending Text)

  • Could entail new or enhanced disclosure requirements for individuals, entities, or products.
  • May establish or encourage verification or certification processes related to innovation, cleanliness, or efficiency.
  • Might address incentives or supports for innovation and efficiency improvements.
  • The precise affected parties (e.g., manufacturers, laboratories, federal agencies, consumers), the scope, standards, timelines, and funding implications are not currently defined.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the usual first step for consideration of legislation with potential health, consumer, or commerce implications.
  • If advanced, it would typically proceed to committee hearings, markups, and then floor consideration in the House. If passed, it would move to the Senate (subject to their process) and, upon passage, to the President for signature or veto.
  • Fiscal or regulatory impact details (costs, savings, regulatory burden) would require the full text and any accompanying analyses.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor for the full text of HR 2372 to understand the specific provisions, definitions, exemptions, funding, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Track amendments, committee reports, and floor actions in the House and any related Senate activity.
  • Review analyses from Congressional committees or nonpartisan policy organizations for potential fiscal and regulatory impacts once the bill’s text is available.

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