Government Operations & Facilities Public Hearing

C OU N C IL O F T H E D I S T R ICT O F C OL U M B I A COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES R OB E R T C. W H IT E , J R ., C HA IR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on B24-0558, the “Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2021” Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, 12:00 PM Live via: Zoom Video Conference Broadcast on DC Council Channel 13 Streamed live at www.dccouncil.us, www.entertainment.dc.gov, and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJZbHhKFbnyGeQclJxQk0g/live On Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, Councilmember Robert C. White Jr., Chair of the Committee on Government Operations and Facilities will hold a public hearing on B24-0558, the “Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2021”. The public hearing will take place via Zoom at 12:00 PM. Members of the public will be able to view the public hearing on DC Council Channel 13, www.dccouncil.us, www.entertainment.dc.gov, and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPJZbHhKFbnyGeQclJxQk0g/live. The stated purpose of B24-0558, the “Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2021”, is to prohibit users of algorithmic decision-making from utilizing algorithmic eligibility determinations in a discriminatory manner, to require corresponding notices to individuals whose personal information is used, and to provide for appropriate means of civil enforcement. The Committee invites the public to testify remotely or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify must sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA5DFJ5bYlIKU- fMe_70uVdtXBys7KrO1r5KKXInKO2SuppQ/viewform or by phone at (202) 741-8593, and provide their name, phone number or e-mail, organizational affiliation, title (if any), and personal pronouns by the close of business on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022. Witnesses are encouraged, but not required, to submit their testimony in writing electronically in advance to facilities@dccouncil.us. Witnesses will participate remotely via Zoom. The Committees will follow up with witnesses in advance of the hearing with additional instructions on how to provide testimony. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of four minutes to testify, while Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners will be permitted five minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chairs, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced. The John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20004 Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committees of the need as soon as possible but no later than five (5) business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, however requests received in less than five (5) business days may not be fulfilled and alternatives may be offered. The Committee also encourages the public to submit written testimony to be included for the public record. Copies of written testimony should be submitted by e-mail to facilities@dccouncil.us. The record for this public hearing will close at the close of business on Thursday, October 6th, 2022. Page 2 of 2