Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
Latest action · Apr 11, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 10, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019
This bill requires specified commercial entities to conduct assessments of high-risk systems that involve personal information or make automated decisions, such as systems that use artificial intelligence or machine learning.
Specifically, high-risk automated decision systems include those that (1) may contribute to inaccuracy, bias, or discrimination; or (2) facilitate decision-making about sensitive aspects of consumers' lives by evaluating consumers' behavior. Further, an automated-decision system, or information system involving personal data, is considered high-risk if it (1) raises security or privacy concerns, (2) involves the personal information of a significant number of people, or (3) systematically monitors a large, publicly accessible physical location.
Assessments of high-risk automated-decision systems must (1) describe the system in detail, (2) assess the relative costs and benefits of the system, (3) determine the risks to the privacy and security of personal information, and (4) explain the steps taken to minimize those risks, if discovered. Assessments of high-risk information systems involving personal information must evaluate the extent to which the system protects the privacy and security of such information.
Cosponsors 31
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 29, 2019 to Oct 9, 2020.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Apr 29, 2019 | |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Apr 29, 2019 | |
| D-NM | Debra A. Haaland | Apr 29, 2019 | |
| D-VA | Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Apr 29, 2019 | |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Apr 29, 2019 | |
| D-NY | Adriano Espaillat | Apr 30, 2019 | |
| D-AZ | Raúl M. Grijalva | May 2, 2019 | |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | May 7, 2019 | |
| D-CA | Jared Huffman | May 7, 2019 | |
| D-NC | Alma S. Adams | May 8, 2019 | |
| D-MA | Ayanna Pressley | May 8, 2019 | |
| D-MS | Bennie G. Thompson | May 8, 2019 | |
| D-LA | Cedric L. Richmond | May 8, 2019 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne, Jr. | May 8, 2019 | |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | May 8, 2019 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 11, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
- Apr 10, 2019Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2019Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1108 | Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019 | Identical bill | Apr 10, 2019 |
| S 2637 | Mind Your Own Business Act of 2019 | Related bill | Oct 17, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
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- Apr 10, 2019Introduced in House
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