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119-hr-6253119th CongressWALLET

Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

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Summary

Algorithmic transparency and user choice for minors. This bill would require covered online platforms to tell minors when a personalized recommendation system is being used and to make an input-transparent algorithm the default for those users. It would also force clear notices and easy controls so minors can opt out, change their profile, limit types of recommendations, or switch between recommendation modes, with rules taking effect one year after enactment.

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  • Minors and families: Platforms would display a clear notice the first time a minor interacts with a personalized recommender, and the default setting for a minor would be an input-transparent algorithm starting one year after enactment.
  • Platforms and operators: Terms must include a detailed notice listing features, inputs, categories of user-specific data collected or inferred, options to opt out or modify the profile, and what quantities the system optimizes and their relative importance.
  • Regulators and states: The Federal Trade Commission would enforce violations as unfair or deceptive acts under its existing authority. States could not impose conflicting requirements.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Who these platform rules cover

If enacted, the bill would define key terms. A covered user would be anyone under 18 with an account. Covered platforms would be public sites or apps that use a personalized recommendation system. It would define what counts as user‑specific data and an input‑transparent algorithm, and set location terms (approximate is less precise than 5 miles; precise is within 5 miles). Device history and inferences would not count as data you expressly gave. These definitions would take effect one year after enactment.

FTC enforcement of platform rules

If enacted, breaking these platform rules would count as an unfair or deceptive act. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce using its usual powers and penalties. This enforcement would begin one year after enactment.

One national standard, limits on states

If enacted, states and cities could not make or enforce laws that cover the same notice and default‑algorithm rules. This would create one national baseline for covered platforms. The preemption would begin one year after enactment.

Clear algorithm notices for minors

If enacted, platforms that use recommendation systems would have to tell minors when they first interact with one. The terms would include a plain notice on what features and data the system uses, how data is collected or inferred, and your options to opt out or switch. The notice would also say what the system tries to optimize (like time spent) and how much each factor matters. Terms must be updated when there are material changes. These rules would start one year after enactment.

Default non-personalized feeds for kids

If enacted, covered platforms would set a non‑personalized feed as the default for users under 18. Kids could easily switch between a personalized feed and the non‑personalized option. They could also limit the types or categories of recommendations they see. Platforms could still block or limit who can find or contact an account when the user asks. These rules would start one year after enactment.

No forced disclosure of trade secrets

If enacted, platforms would not have to reveal trade secrets, confidential business information, or privileged material. This would limit how detailed some disclosures must be, even when transparency is required. This rule would take effect one year after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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