Bills · HR 5511
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5511Commerce
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 19· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because algorithms, especially those using artificial intelligence, increasingly make or influence critical decisions in our lives, often without us knowing how or why. These algorithms can have unintended biases, leading to unfair outcomes in areas like employment, housing, or access to credit, particularly for certain demographic groups. For example, an algorithm trained on biased historical data might perpetuate discrimination.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a framework for accountability, requiring companies to proactively identify and address potential harms from their algorithms. This could lead to more transparent and fair systems, protecting consumers from adverse or discriminatory decisions. If it doesn't become law, the use of powerful, opaque algorithms in critical sectors will likely continue with less oversight, potentially allowing biases and harms to persist or worsen without a clear mechanism for redress.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create regulations requiring certain companies to conduct ongoing "impact assessments" of their covered algorithms.
This establishes a federal mandate for oversight of powerful algorithmic systems and delegates the rulemaking authority to an existing consumer protection agency.
PROVISION 02
Defines "covered algorithms" as complex computational processes (like AI or machine learning) that make or facilitate decisions with "consequential actions" for consumers.
This clarifies which types of advanced technological systems and their applications fall under the bill's scope.
PROVISION 03
Specifies "covered entities" as large companies (based on revenue or number of consumers whose data they handle) that deploy these covered algorithms.
This identifies which companies will be subject to the new assessment requirements, focusing on those with significant reach and potential impact.
PROVISION 04
Defines "critical decisions" as those having significant effects on a consumer's life, including decisions related to education, employment, financial services, housing, and healthcare.
This highlights the high-stakes areas where algorithmic accountability is deemed most crucial for consumer protection.
PROVISION 05
Makes it unlawful for a covered entity to violate the regulations established by the FTC concerning these algorithmic impact assessments.
This provides the legal basis for enforcement and ensures compliance with the new rules.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 30
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 30 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 19
Introduced in House
SEP 19
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5511
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025
House BillHR 5511Commerce
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
33 min
COSPONSORS
30
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