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This bill, titled the "Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026," mandates that any government agency that uses, funds, or oversees "covered algorithms"—which are defined as computational processes using advanced techniques like artificial intelligence and machine learning that can significantly impact access to programs, economic opportunities, or protected rights—must establish an office of civil rights. This office will be staffed with experts and technologists specifically tasked with identifying and addressing bias, discrimination, and other harms related to "protected characteristics," which include a wide range of traits such as race, sex, disability, religion, and income level. These offices will be required to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing the risks of bias in algorithms within their jurisdiction, the steps taken to mitigate these harms, stakeholder engagement efforts, and recommendations for legislative or administrative action. Additionally, an interagency working group on covered algorithms and civil rights will be formed, comprising representatives from these newly established civil rights offices.

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