U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10775: Bots Research Act
Status: In committee, October 9, 2026
To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
What the bill says
To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
From the introduced text, October 9, 2026:
A BILL To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bots Research Act . SECTION 2. Task Force (a) Establishment Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission shall establish a task force to carry out the study and report required under section 3. (b) Number and appointment The task force shall be comprised of the following: (1) At least 1 expert representing the Federal Government. (2) At least 1 expert representing academia. (3) At least 1 expert representing non-profit organizations. (4) At least 1 expert representing industry. (5) Any other expert that the Chairman determines appropriate. (c) Qualifications The Chairman shall select task force members to serve by virtue of their expertise in automation technology. (d) Deadline for appointment Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman shall appoint the members of the task force. (e) Compensation Members of the task force shall serve without pay and shall not receive travel expenses. (f) Task force support The Chairman shall ensure appropriate staff and officials …
Sponsors
- Mark DeSaulnier (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications
Common questions
- What is HB10775?
- HB10775 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Bots Research Act.
- What does HB10775 do?
- In its own words: To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
- What is the status of HB10775?
- In committee as of October 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10775?
- Mark DeSaulnier (D).
- Where is the official record for HB10775?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10775
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