Algorithmic Accountability Act (2022, died)
Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 (S. 3572 / H.R. 6580) — DIED
United States · S. 3572 / H.R. 6580, 117th Cong. (2022) — died in committee
- Status
- Expired
- Applies to
- Covered entities deploying critical-decision automated systems (would have)
- Enforced by
- Would have been FTC + state AGs
Sens. Wyden and Booker and Rep. Clarke reintroduced an expanded Algorithmic Accountability Act on Feb. 3, 2022. It would have required impact assessments for 'augmented critical decision processes' across employment, housing, credit, education, and healthcare. Died in committee but became the most-cited federal AI bill of the 117th Congress.
Who is protected: Consumers subject to critical automated decisions (would have)
Legal detail
S. 3572 / H.R. 6580 (117th Cong., 2022) — would have required impact assessments for automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes used in 'critical decisions' (housing, employment, education, healthcare, financial services, public utilities, family planning, criminal justice). Directed FTC to issue regulations and maintain a public repository of impact assessment summaries. Referred to Senate Commerce and House Energy & Commerce; no markup.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Citation | S. 3572 / H.R. 6580, 117th Cong. (2022) — died in committee |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | automated decision-making · consumer protection · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Bill text | S. 3572 — Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 |
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