Bill · H.R. 6253· House(119-HR-6253)
Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act
- Introduced
- 11/21/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Kat Cammack
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act requires online platforms to provide certain disclosures and options to minors. Platforms must notify users when a personalized recommendation system is being used and provide detailed descriptions of how these systems operate. The bill mandates that an input-transparent algorithm must be the default setting for covered users. Additionally, platforms must provide options for users to opt out of certain features or limit specific types of recommendations. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these requirements.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill provides significant protections for minors by requiring transparency and default settings that limit data-driven content prioritization.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8
The bill mandates transparency regarding how user-specific data is collected and inferred, while defaulting to algorithms that do not rely on that data.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7
The bill strengthens privacy by establishing input-transparent algorithms as the default setting for minors and limiting the use of user-specific data.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency for Minors: Platforms must provide a clear notice when a personalized recommendation system is used, helping users understand how content is selected for them (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Detailed Information on Data and Algorithms: The bill requires platforms to include descriptions of essential features, how user-specific data is collected or inferred, and what quantities the system is designed to optimize in their terms and conditions (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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User Control and Choice: Minors are given options to easily switch between a personalized recommendation system and an input-transparent algorithm, as well as the ability to limit specific categories of recommendations (Section 2(a)(1)(C) and (D)).
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Default Privacy Protections: By requiring an input-transparent algorithm as the default setting, the bill ensures that the system does not use user-specific data for prioritization unless the user provides it expressly (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Intellectual Property Disclosure: The bill states that nothing requires a platform to disclose information relating to trade secrets, protected intellectual property, or confidential business information (Section 2(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Students+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+7Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- 12/11/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 11/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced in House