Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

Senate Bill 3572 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:58:38Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3572 Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:58 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3572

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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Current Status of Bill S 3572

Bill S 3572 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill S 3572 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2022. Bill S 3572's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 3, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3572

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3572

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022

A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to require impact assessments of automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes, and for other purposes.