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.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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