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HR 6266119th CongressIn Committee

Algorithm Accountability Act

Introduced: Nov 21, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-Utah)
Standard Summary
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H.R. 6266 amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to impose a duty of care on recommendation‑based algorithms, limit liability protection, allow private lawsuits, and invalidate predispute arbitration agreements.

Key Points

  • 1Providers must exercise reasonable care to prevent bodily injury or death caused by recommendation algorithms.
  • 2Liability protection under Section 230 is lost for violations of the duty of care.
  • 3Private parties may sue for compensatory and punitive damages.
  • 4Predispute arbitration agreements are invalidated for disputes under this subsection.
  • 5Definitions clarify what constitutes a social media platform and a recommendation‑based algorithm.

Impact Areas

Social media platforms and developersUsers of social media platformsAdvertisers and content creatorsCourts and legal practitioners
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