HR 6580 United States House · 117th Congress

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

Summary
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 This bill requires certain businesses that use automated decision systems to make critical decisions to study and report about the impact of those systems on consumers. Critical decisions include those that have a significant effect on a consumer's life such as the cost or availability of health care, housing, educational opportunities, or financial services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with relevant stakeholders, must issue regulations to implement the bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the FTC and specified state officials. Further, the bill establishes a Bureau of Technology to advise the FTC about the technological aspects of its functions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
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Introduced Feb 3, 2022 Last action Feb 4, 2022
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Feb 4, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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Feb 3, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 3, 2022
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 39 co-sponsors

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