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2021-05-28
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2022-04-11T14:48:55Z
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2021-05-28T04:00:00Z
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IH
Introduced in House
To prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-03-08T19:58:48Z
2023-09-05T17:28:05Z
3.0.0
2021-05-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
CRS
Identical bill
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
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2021-05-31
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committee
H11100
2021-05-28
Energy and Commerce Committee
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2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-05-28
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Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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2021-05-28
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
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Doris
Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
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Matsui
O.
D
CA
D000610
22
Theodore
Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Deutch
E.
D
2021-10-26
FL
T000481
13
Rashida
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Tlaib
D
2021-10-26
MI
M000687
7
KWEISI
Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
MFUME
D
2021-10-27
MD
D000623
11
Mark
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
DeSaulnier
D
2021-11-16
CA
J000298
7
Pramila
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Jayapal
D
2022-05-12
WA
S001205
5
Mary
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Scanlon
Gay
D
2022-06-08
PA
E000215
18
ANNA
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
ESHOO
G.
D
2022-08-12
CA
C001067
9
Yvette
Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Clarke
D.
D
2022-08-23
NY
C001068
9
Steve
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Cohen
D
2022-09-02
TN
R000606
8
Jamie
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Raskin
D
2022-09-13
MD
M000087
12
CAROLYN
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
MALONEY
B.
D
2022-09-13
NY
Administrative law and regulatory procedures Appropriations Civil actions and liability Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Consumer affairs Consumer credit Criminal justice information and records Executive agency funding and structure Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Genetics Government studies and investigations Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Marketing and advertising Marriage and family status Racial and ethnic relations Right of privacy Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination State and local government operations Student records Voting rights
2021-05-28
Introduced in House
 <p><strong>Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes requirements for certain commercial online platforms (e.g., social media sites) that withhold or promote content through algorithms and related computational processes that use personal information.</p> <p>The platforms must</p> <ul> <li>make disclosures about their collection and use of personal information and their content moderation practices;</li> <li>retain specified records that describe how the algorithms use personal information and assess whether the algorithms produce disparate outcomes based on race and other demographic factors in terms of access to housing, employment, financial services, and related matters;</li> <li>employ algorithms safely and effectively; and</li> <li>allow users to access and transfer their personal information.</li> </ul> <p>If a platform uses algorithms to publish or sell advertising, it must maintain a library of the advertisements. The Federal Trade Commission must also adopt rules concerning deceptive advertising.</p> <p>A platform's chief executive officer or other senior officer must certify compliance with disclosure requirements.</p> <p>Additionally, platforms may not (1) employ algorithms or other design features that result in discrimination or similar harms based on demographic or biometric factors, or (2) process information such that it impairs voting rights. Further, users of a platform may not violate civil rights laws using the platform's algorithms.</p> <p>The bill prohibits waivers or other methods that limit rights under the bill; provides whistleblower protections for individuals who report violations; and authorizes enforcement by specified federal agencies, states, and private individuals.</p> <p>The bill also provides funding for an interagency task force to study the discriminatory use of personal information by platforms' algorithms.</p>
2022-04-11T14:48:55Z
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Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-05-31
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.