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Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3572| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2022
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1108
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
Feb 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 4, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6580
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1108
    Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019


  • February 3, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 4, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6580
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6580: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3572| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2022
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1108
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
Feb 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 4, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6580
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1108
    Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019


  • February 3, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 4, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6580
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6580: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted