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Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-5052| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements for companies that use algorithmic processes utilizing machine learning, advanced statistical techniques, artificial intelligence, or similar techniques to make determinations about opportunities or access to education, employment, housing, health insurance, or other services. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission must study these techniques and enforce the requirements of this bill.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-5052| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements for companies that use algorithmic processes utilizing machine learning, advanced statistical techniques, artificial intelligence, or similar techniques to make determinations about opportunities or access to education, employment, housing, health insurance, or other services. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission must study these techniques and enforce the requirements of this bill.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsResearch administration and fundingTechnology assessment