Bills · HR 7110
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7110Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because as artificial intelligence and complex algorithms become more common in government operations and regulated sectors, there's a growing concern that these systems can unintentionally perpetuate or even amplify existing societal biases. For instance, an algorithm used to assess loan applications could inadvertently discriminate based on a person's neighborhood (a proxy for race), or a hiring algorithm could favor certain demographics.
If this bill becomes law, it would create a dedicated structure within the government to proactively identify and address these potential biases. This means a clearer pathway for oversight and correction if an algorithm is found to be causing harm. If it doesn't become law, the responsibility for identifying and mitigating algorithmic bias might remain fragmented across various agencies, potentially leading to inconsistent protections or undetected discrimination in critical areas that affect people's lives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies that use, fund, or oversee 'covered algorithms' to establish an office of civil rights.
This creates a dedicated internal body within relevant agencies focused specifically on algorithmic bias and discrimination.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that these civil rights offices employ experts and technologists focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms caused by algorithms.
This ensures that the offices have the specialized knowledge needed to understand and address complex technical and ethical issues.
PROVISION 03
Requires each civil rights office to submit reports to Congress every two years, detailing algorithmic risks, mitigation steps, stakeholder engagement, and legislative recommendations.
This provides transparency and accountability to Congress and the public regarding agency efforts to combat algorithmic bias.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an interagency working group on covered algorithms and civil rights, led by the Department of Justice, with members from each agency's new civil rights office.
This promotes coordination and shared learning across different agencies to address systemic issues related to algorithmic bias.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7110
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
House BillHR 7110Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
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READING
4 min
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