Algorithmic Justice Act (Markey/Matsui, died)
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act (S. 2134 / H.R. 3611, 2021) — DIED
United States · S. 1896 / H.R. 3611, 117th Cong. (2021) — died in committee
- Status
- Expired
- Applies to
- Online platforms (would have)
- Enforced by
- Would have been FTC + state AGs
Sen. Markey and Rep. Matsui's May 2021 bill would have banned discriminatory algorithmic processes on online platforms, required plain-language algorithm disclosure to users, and created a cross-agency task force on algorithmic discrimination. Died in committee but became a citation anchor for later FTC trade-rule petitions.
Who is protected: Online platform users; consumers in algorithm-mediated decisions (would have)
Legal detail
S. 2134 / H.R. 3611 (117th Cong., 2021) — would have (1) prohibited algorithmic processes that discriminate based on protected characteristics, (2) required online platforms to describe content-amplification and content-moderation algorithms in plain language, (3) required platforms to maintain detailed algorithm records for FTC review, and (4) created an interagency task force studying algorithmic discrimination in education, healthcare, housing, and financial services. Referred to Senate Commerce; no markup.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | S. 1896 / H.R. 3611, 117th Cong. (2021) — died in committee |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency · consumer protection |
| Bill text | S. 2134 — Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act |
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