HR 7948
118th Congress
House
Housing and Community Development
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 11, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024
This bill expands the public housing utility allowance for households with children who qualify for free and reduced price school lunch to include the cost of high-speed internet service, including the cost of renting or purchasing equipment necessary to access such service and a one-time installation fee.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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