US SB3680

Federal agencies that use, fund, procure, or oversee algorithms involving machine learning, AI, or natural language processing must establish civil rights offices staffed with experts focused on algorithmic bias and discrimination

Covered algorithms include computational processes that materially affect access to, eligibility for, or terms of agency programs, regulated economic opportunities, or protected rights

Protected characteristics encompass race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, and other federally protected classifications

Civil rights offices must submit biennial reports to Congress detailing algorithm-related bias risks, mitigation steps taken, stakeholder engagement activities, and legislative recommendations

The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights must establish an interagency working group on algorithms and civil rights within one year of enactment