US HB6253: Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act

In one paragraph

The federal H.R. 6253 (Algorithmic Transparency and Choice Act) would require, beginning 1 year after enactment, providers of online platforms that use personalized recommendation systems to give minors under 18 a clear notice of the system, detailed terms-and-conditions disclosures, options to switch to an input-transparent algorithm or limit recommendation categories, and an input-transparent algorithm by default. The FTC would enforce it as a rule violation, and it would preempt State requirements covering the same ground. Introduced November 21, 2025; the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee forwarded it to the full Energy and Commerce Committee on December 11, 2025.

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What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. Online platforms using personalized recommendation systems would have to give minors notices and algorithm choices from 1 year after enactment, enforced by the FTC.

Key provisions

1. 1Sec. 2(a): beginning 1 year after enactment the provider of a covered online platform shall give covered users (minors who register an account or create a profile) a clear and conspicuous notice when they first interact with a personalized recommendation system
2. 2Terms and conditions must describe essential features, inputs and parameters, how user-specific data is collected or inferred, any opt-out options, and any quantity the system is designed to optimize, such as time spent or engagement
3. 3Providers shall give covered users an option to switch between the personalized recommendation system and an input-transparent algorithm and an option to limit the type or category of recommendations, and shall make an input-transparent algorithm the default
4. 4Sec. 2(b): a violation is treated as a violation of an FTC rule on unfair or deceptive acts or practices, enforced by the FTC under the FTC Act
5. 5Sec. 2(c): nothing requires disclosure of trade secrets, protected intellectual property, confidential business information or privileged information
6. 6Sec. 2(e): no State or political subdivision of a State may prescribe, maintain or enforce any law, rule, regulation, requirement, standard or other provision having the force and effect of law that covers the requirements of subsection (a)
7. 7Introduced November 21, 2025; forwarded by the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to the full Energy and Commerce Committee by voice vote on December 11, 2025

Latest legislative action

Dec 11, 2025. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.