Proposal:Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3572
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
• 2022-02-03: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.