H.R. 6580 · 117th Congress · House

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced
Feb 3, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.