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HR 2183 117th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Appropriations Executive agency funding and structure Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Government information and archives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Poverty and welfare assistance Rural conditions and development State and local government operations Telecommunication rates and fees

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

Introduced: March 23, 2021 Introduced by: Williams, Roger Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to provide funding to states for expanding access to broadband service in unserved areas. States must distribute these funds to certain broadband service providers for projects that offer a low-cost broadband service option for low-income subscribers. The bill also provides funding to carry out this program.

What's happening now March 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2911 Related bill American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America’s Digital Divide Act of 2021
  • S 922 Identical bill Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2183: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2183/
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"H.R. 2183: Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2183/.
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H.R. 2183, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2183/.
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