# 119-hr-6253: Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act

119-hr-6253, Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6253
- Congress: 119
- Title: Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-11-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Who these platform rules cover: benefit, high. 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…
- FTC enforcement of platform rules: benefit, medium. 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.
- Clear algorithm notices for minors: benefit, low. 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 wh…
- Default non-personalized feeds for kids: benefit, low. 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 wh…
- One national standard, limits on states: mixed, medium. 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.
- No forced disclosure of trade secrets: mixed, low. 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.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5746: MARA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
- 119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4473: BIRD Health Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-6253 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6253)

## Related
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
- [119-hr-5746: MARA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5746)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
- [119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6766)
- [119-hr-4473: BIRD Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4473)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6253 (as of 2026-04-21).