Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Feb 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 6580, the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022, would require certain businesses to study and report on the impact of automated decision systems that make critical decisions. Critical decisions are defined as those significantly affecting a consumer's life, such as access to healthcare, housing, education, or financial services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for creating rules to implement this law, with input from various stakeholders.
This bill would affect businesses that use automated systems for critical decisions and meet certain size or data handling requirements. Consumers could be indirectly affected by the changes these businesses are required to make based on their impact assessments. The bill also proposes establishing a Bureau of Technology to assist the FTC.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 3, 2022, and is currently in the status of "Introduced." Its next step would be referral to a committee for consideration and potential further action, such as hearings or amendments.
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Official 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.
Timeline
4 Feb 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6580 do?
- H.R. 6580, the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022, would require certain businesses to study and report on the impact of automated decision systems that make critical decisions. Critical decisions are defined as those significantly affecting a consumer's life, such as access to healthcare, housing, education, or financial services. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for creating rules to implement this law, with input from various stakeholders. This bill would affect businesses that use automated systems for critical decisions and meet certain size or data handling requirements. Consumers could be indirectly affected by the changes these businesses are required to make based on their impact assessments. The bill also proposes establishing a Bureau of Technology to assist the FTC. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 3, 2022, and is currently in the status of "Introduced." Its next step would be referral to a committee for consideration and potential further action, such as hearings or amendments.
- Has H.R. 6580 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6580. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6580?
- H.R. 6580 was sponsored by Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), with 39 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6580?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (4 Feb 2022).
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