118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4624Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act

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.

Science, technology, communications
Introduced Jul 13, 2023
Last action Jul 14, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

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. The platforms must make disclosures about their collection and use of personal information and their content moderation practices; 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; employ algorithms safely and effectively; and allow users to access and t...

Provisions · 8 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Jul 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.