119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7110
This bill requires federal agencies that use, fund, or oversee artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to establish civil rights offices dedicated to identifying and reducing bias and discrimination in those systems. Each covered agency must staff these offices with experts and technologists and submit detailed reports to Congress every two years on algorithmic risks, steps taken to prevent harm, stakeholder engagement efforts, and legislative recommendations. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to create an interagency working group bringing together these civil rights offices to coordinate on algorithmic bias issues. The legislation applies to algorithms used in federal programs that could affect program eligibility, economic opportunities, or legally protected rights, and it defines protected characteristics broadly to include race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, sex, age, income level, and other federally protected categories. Congress has authorized whatever funding is necessary for agencies to implement these requirements, though no specific budget amount is stated.