Bills/Federal/H.R. 4081
USH.R. 4081HOT

Algorithmic Accountability Act

Requires companies deploying automated decision systems in critical areas such as housing, employment, credit, education, and healthcare to conduct impact assessments evaluating accuracy, fairness, bias, and privacy. Grants the FTC enforcement authority over non-compliant entities.

Status Timeline

1
Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted
Last ActionSubcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce hearing held
Last Action Date2025-10-30

Sponsors

  • RYC
    Rep. Yvette Clarke
  • RMT
    Rep. Mark Takano

Key Information

State
Federal
Introduced
2025-06-25
Status
In Committee

📋 What This Means For You

This bill is still working its way through the legislature. It has not yet become law, but it signals the direction Federal may take on hiring ai, healthcare ai, consumer protection.

If enacted, it would: Requires companies deploying automated decision systems in critical areas such as housing, employment, credit, education, and healthcare to conduct impact assessments evaluating accuracy, fairness, bias, and privacy. Grants the FTC enforcement authority over non-compliant entities.