HR 8858
117th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
Introduced: September 15, 2022
Introduced by:
Matsui, Doris O.
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sep 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
This bill sets out a process for establishing the Foundation for Digital Equity to raise funding for, develop programs and partnerships to, and otherwise support efforts to expand access to broadband internet and promote digital literacy, inclusion, and equity. The bill authorizes the foundation to carry out a range of activities to advance its mission, such as (1) establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners, and (2) awarding grants.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Committees of jurisdiction
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