S 3572 117th Congress Senate Commerce

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

Introduced: February 3, 2022 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

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Feb 3, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Feb 3, 2022

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 3, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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