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Digital Equity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2021
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Digital Equity Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for promoting digital equity, supporting digital inclusion activities, and building capacity for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to states based on their populations, demographics, and availability and adoption of broadband. The bill also establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program for supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4486
Digital Equity Act of 2019
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2018
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4486
    Digital Equity Act of 2019


  • March 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • June 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2018
    Introduced in Senate

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • S 117-2018: Digital Equity Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
Adult education and literacyAgingCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDigital mediaDisability and paralysisEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programsHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Digital Equity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2021
Digital Equity Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for promoting digital equity, supporting digital inclusion activities, and building capacity for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to states based on their populations, demographics, and availability and adoption of broadband. The bill also establishes the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program for supporting efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and stimulate adoption of broadband.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4486
Digital Equity Act of 2019
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jun 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2018
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4486
    Digital Equity Act of 2019


  • March 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • June 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2018
    Introduced in Senate
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-745: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • S 117-2018: Digital Equity Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1848: LIFT America Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adult education and literacyAgingCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDigital mediaDisability and paralysisEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programsHealth facilities and institutionsHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingRacial and ethnic relationsRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation