Bills · HR 6253
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6253Computers and information technologyChild safety and welfare
Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses growing concerns about the impact of personalized recommendation systems, sometimes called algorithms, on young people. These systems often aim to maximize engagement, which can lead to minors being exposed to content that might be harmful, contribute to mental health issues, or promote addictive behaviors. By requiring transparency and offering non-personalized options, the bill seeks to give minors and their parents more control over what content children encounter online.
If this bill becomes law, minors would have a clearer understanding of why they see certain content and could choose a less curated, potentially less intense, online experience. If it doesn't pass, online platforms would likely continue to operate their personalized recommendation systems for minors without these specific disclosure and choice requirements, meaning kids' online experiences would remain largely dictated by these complex, data-driven systems without an easy alternative.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires online platforms to provide clear notices to minors when they first interact with a personalized recommendation system.
This ensures minors are immediately aware that content is being tailored for them, promoting transparency from the outset.
PROVISION 02
Mandates detailed disclosures in terms and conditions about how personalized recommendation systems work, including data used and what they optimize.
This provides minors and their guardians with comprehensive information to understand the underlying mechanics of content selection.
PROVISION 03
Requires platforms to offer minors an easy option to switch to a non-personalized ('input-transparent') recommendation system.
This grants minors choice and control over the type of content they receive, allowing them to opt out of data-driven personalization.
PROVISION 04
Establishes the non-personalized ('input-transparent') recommendation system as the default setting for minors.
This ensures that minors' online experience is not automatically personalized unless they actively choose it, shifting the burden of choice.
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSDEC 11
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 11
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
NOV 21
Introduced in House
NOV 21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6253
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6253Computers and information technologyChild safety and welfare
Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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