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This bill, the Digital Equity Act of 2021, would require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. This program would provide grants to states to promote digital equity, support digital inclusion activities, and build capacity for efforts by states relating to the adoption of broadband by residents. The bill also establishes a Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, which would award grants to eligible entities to support efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion activities, and increase broadband adoption among covered populations, which include low-income individuals, aging individuals, veterans, and other groups. The bill defines key terms like "digital equity," "digital inclusion," and "covered populations," and sets forth requirements for state digital equity plans, the application and award process for grants, reporting and information requirements, and other provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1841/all-info