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Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6534| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2020
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (19)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 17, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • April 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6534| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2020
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 17, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • April 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (19)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPornographyPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingPublic utilities and utility rates