Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022
Latest action (3 Feb 2022): Introduced
What this bill does
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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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6580 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 6580 become law?
- Not yet. As of 3 Feb 2022, H.R. 6580 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6580?
- H.R. 6580 was sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY9] (Democrat-NY), with 39 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6580?
- Introduced (3 Feb 2022).
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