Bill118th CongressFiled Apr 11, 2024Housing and Community Development
H.R. 7948
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 11, 2024)
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 just happenedApr 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11](D-IL)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2024
- Apr 11, 2024IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Apr 11, 2024IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 11, 2024IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House