https://www.cnet.com/news/senate-bill-would-require-tech-companies-to-police-their-algorithms-for-bias/

The proposal comes as large tech companies grapple with accusations of racial, gender and political bias. It also underscores the growing bipartisan concern in Washington of large tech companies' size and influence.

The announcement cited a recent Department of Housing and Urban Development charge against Facebook that accused the social networking giant of violating the Fair Housing Act through targeted ads.