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Introduced
09/25/2019
09/25/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, and for other purposes. This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for (1) promoting digital equity, (2) supporting digital inclusion activities, and (3) building capacity for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to states based on their populations, demographics, and availability and adoption of broadband. The bill also establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program for supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband.
AI Summary
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for (1) promoting digital equity, (2) supporting digital inclusion activities, and (3) building capacity for state-led efforts to increase broadband adoption. Specifically, it establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to distribute grants to states based on their populations, demographics, and broadband availability and adoption. It also establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program to support efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and increase broadband adoption, especially among covered populations like low-income individuals, racial minorities, and rural residents.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4486/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4486/BILLS-116hr4486ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4486/BILLS-116hr4486ih.pdf.pdf |
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