Contact Congress about H.R. 5511: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025
Large companies would have to test AI and algorithm tools used in major life decisions. The FTC would set the rules, collect reports, publish some basic public information, and enforce the law.
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Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 5511: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects large companies that use AI or algorithms to help make major decisions about people. It also affects vendors that build those tools for large covered companies. Consumers may get more information about these systems and more ways to find appeal or opt-out links when companies offer them. The FTC and state attorneys general would take on new oversight and enforcement work.
Why this matters: AI tools can now affect whether people get a job, a loan, housing, healthcare, school access, or other basic services. This bill would require companies to check those tools for risk and harm instead of waiting until problems spread. It could make high-impact AI easier for regulators, researchers, and the public to track. The actual effect would depend on how the FTC writes the rules and how well companies follow them.
Key provisions in H.R. 5511
- The bill covers large or data-heavy companies under FTC authority. It also covers companies that use covered algorithms or build them for those companies.
- The bill covers complex computer systems, including AI and machine learning. It applies when they help make major decisions about school, work, housing, healthcare, money, utilities, or similar services.
- The FTC must write detailed rules within 2 years after the bill becomes law. It must consult the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National AI Initiative, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other stakeholders.
- Companies must review covered algorithms before they use them and after they are running. They must keep the records for at least 3 years after they stop using the algorithm.
- The reviews must look at how decisions were made before, privacy risks, security risks, and performance. They must also check effects on different groups, input from stakeholders, consumer rights, and steps to reduce harm.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5511
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Questions people ask about H.R. 5511
- What is H.R. 5511?
- Large companies would have to test AI and algorithm tools used in major life decisions. The FTC would set the rules, collect reports, publish some basic public information, and enforce the law.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 5511?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 5511?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 5511 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
