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Computer and Internet Equity Act

USA116th CongressHR-6744| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2020
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer and Internet Equity Act This bill increases broadband service support for low-income consumers, establishes a grant program to provide internet safety education or training, and provides a tax credit for certain computer and education costs. Specifically, the bill modifies the broadband service support program known as Lifeline, which assists low-income consumers with access to telecommunications and broadband services, to (1) give an additional $1,000 to a provider of Lifeline services for each low-income consumer to whom the provider supplies such services, (2) allow consumers with household incomes that are at or below 435% (currently 135%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to qualify for participation in the program, and (3) allow a broadband service provider to receive Lifeline support for providing such service to a low-income consumer without being designated an eligible telecommunications carrier. The bill also requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a grant program to develop and implement internet safety education or training programs for low-income individuals. Further, the bill provides a tax credit, not to exceed $2,000 in a taxable year or $10,000 in a lifetime, for amounts paid or incurred for technology such as computers and printers and for education on how to use such technology.
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Timeline
May 8, 2020
Introduced in House
May 8, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-3924: Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmployment and training programsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Income tax creditsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

Computer and Internet Equity Act

USA116th CongressHR-6744| House 
| Updated: 5/8/2020
Computer and Internet Equity Act This bill increases broadband service support for low-income consumers, establishes a grant program to provide internet safety education or training, and provides a tax credit for certain computer and education costs. Specifically, the bill modifies the broadband service support program known as Lifeline, which assists low-income consumers with access to telecommunications and broadband services, to (1) give an additional $1,000 to a provider of Lifeline services for each low-income consumer to whom the provider supplies such services, (2) allow consumers with household incomes that are at or below 435% (currently 135%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines to qualify for participation in the program, and (3) allow a broadband service provider to receive Lifeline support for providing such service to a low-income consumer without being designated an eligible telecommunications carrier. The bill also requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a grant program to develop and implement internet safety education or training programs for low-income individuals. Further, the bill provides a tax credit, not to exceed $2,000 in a taxable year or $10,000 in a lifetime, for amounts paid or incurred for technology such as computers and printers and for education on how to use such technology.
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Timeline
May 8, 2020
Introduced in House
May 8, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 8, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-3924: Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmployment and training programsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Income tax creditsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication