Housing Price Transparency Act
Latest action (17 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Housing Price Transparency Act would require any person who uses an algorithm to recommend or set monthly rental prices to clearly disclose that an algorithm was used. It defines a "pricing algorithm" broadly to include computational processes, including those based on machine learning or artificial intelligence, that process data to recommend or set prices or commercial terms.
The bill would affect landlords, property managers, and companies that rely on algorithmic pricing software in the residential rental market. Violations of the disclosure requirement would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, giving the FTC enforcement authority. State attorneys general could also bring civil actions on behalf of residents, subject to notifying the FTC and certain limits when a federal case is already pending. Additionally, individuals harmed by violations could sue in federal court for damages—actual losses or a minimum of $10,000 per violation, whichever is greater—plus attorney's fees, within two years of discovering the violation.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Kathy Castor on August 17, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a newly introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law. No further action has yet occurred.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 17, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10110 do?
- The Housing Price Transparency Act would require any person who uses an algorithm to recommend or set monthly rental prices to clearly disclose that an algorithm was used. It defines a "pricing algorithm" broadly to include computational processes, including those based on machine learning or artificial intelligence, that process data to recommend or set prices or commercial terms. The bill would affect landlords, property managers, and companies that rely on algorithmic pricing software in the residential rental market. Violations of the disclosure requirement would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, giving the FTC enforcement authority. State attorneys general could also bring civil actions on behalf of residents, subject to notifying the FTC and certain limits when a federal case is already pending. Additionally, individuals harmed by violations could sue in federal court for damages—actual losses or a minimum of $10,000 per violation, whichever is greater—plus attorney's fees, within two years of discovering the violation. The bill was introduced by Rep. Kathy Castor on August 17, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a newly introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law. No further action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 10110 become law?
- Not yet. As of 17 Aug 2026, H.R. 10110 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10110?
- H.R. 10110 was sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL14] (Democrat-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10110?
- Introduced (17 Aug 2026).
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