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Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020
Introduced: December 17, 2020
Introduced by:
Coons, Christopher A.
Democratic
· Delaware
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2 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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