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Computer and Internet Access Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-2201| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computer and Internet Access 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) increase the amount of the payments that a provider of Lifeline services may receive for each low-income consumer to whom the provider supplies such services, (2) allow consumers with higher incomes 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 as an eligible telecommunications carrier. The bill also requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a grant program to develop and implement internet education and training programs for low-income individuals. Further, the bill provides a refundable tax credit, not to exceed $2,000 ($4,000 in the case of a joint return) in a taxable year or $10,000 in a lifetime ($20,000 in the case of a joint return), for amounts paid or incurred for computers, printers, and other education-related technology. The Department of the Treasury must establish a program for making advance payments of such credit to eligible individuals.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
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.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • March 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    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.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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Computer and Internet Access Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-2201| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Computer and Internet Access 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) increase the amount of the payments that a provider of Lifeline services may receive for each low-income consumer to whom the provider supplies such services, (2) allow consumers with higher incomes 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 as an eligible telecommunications carrier. The bill also requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish a grant program to develop and implement internet education and training programs for low-income individuals. Further, the bill provides a refundable tax credit, not to exceed $2,000 ($4,000 in the case of a joint return) in a taxable year or $10,000 in a lifetime ($20,000 in the case of a joint return), for amounts paid or incurred for computers, printers, and other education-related technology. The Department of the Treasury must establish a program for making advance payments of such credit to eligible individuals.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
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.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • March 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    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.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1023: Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Foreign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesIncome tax creditsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingPoverty and welfare assistanceRight of privacyTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelecommunication rates and fees