Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 15, 2022)
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 just happenedSep 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 15, 2022
- Sep 16, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Sep 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 15, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House