TAG Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Dec 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Transparent Automated Governance Act (TAG Act), aims to increase transparency when federal agencies use automated systems to interact with the public or make important decisions. It defines "automated system" broadly to include computational processes that use data to influence critical decisions, such as those affecting education, employment, healthcare, or public assistance. The bill requires agencies to notify individuals when they are interacting with an automated system or when such a system contributed to a critical decision about them.
The TAG Act would affect federal agencies that use automated systems for critical decisions and the public who interact with these systems. It mandates that agencies provide clear, plain-language notices and establish processes for individuals to appeal decisions made with the assistance of automated systems, particularly if they are harmed. The bill also requires agencies to track data related to these processes to ensure they are accurate and reliable.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It has not yet been voted on or advanced. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget would have 270 days to issue guidance. Agencies would then have another 270 days to implement this guidance. The bill includes provisions for public comment on the guidance and a report on agency compliance by the Comptroller General. The entire act would expire after 10 years.
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Timeline
22 Dec 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6886 do?
- This bill, titled the Transparent Automated Governance Act (TAG Act), aims to increase transparency when federal agencies use automated systems to interact with the public or make important decisions. It defines "automated system" broadly to include computational processes that use data to influence critical decisions, such as those affecting education, employment, healthcare, or public assistance. The bill requires agencies to notify individuals when they are interacting with an automated system or when such a system contributed to a critical decision about them. The TAG Act would affect federal agencies that use automated systems for critical decisions and the public who interact with these systems. It mandates that agencies provide clear, plain-language notices and establish processes for individuals to appeal decisions made with the assistance of automated systems, particularly if they are harmed. The bill also requires agencies to track data related to these processes to ensure they are accurate and reliable. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It has not yet been voted on or advanced. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget would have 270 days to issue guidance. Agencies would then have another 270 days to implement this guidance. The bill includes provisions for public comment on the guidance and a report on agency compliance by the Comptroller General. The entire act would expire after 10 years.
- Has H.R. 6886 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6886. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6886?
- H.R. 6886 was sponsored by Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] (R-LA), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6886?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (22 Dec 2023).
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