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Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8858| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2022
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process for establishing the Foundation for Digital Equity to raise funding for, develop programs and partnerships to, and otherwise support efforts to expand access to broadband internet and promote digital literacy, inclusion, and equity. The bill authorizes the foundation to carry out a range of activities to advance its mission, such as (1) establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners, and (2) awarding grants.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4865
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • September 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4865
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 16, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-4865: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022

Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8858| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2022
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process for establishing the Foundation for Digital Equity to raise funding for, develop programs and partnerships to, and otherwise support efforts to expand access to broadband internet and promote digital literacy, inclusion, and equity. The bill authorizes the foundation to carry out a range of activities to advance its mission, such as (1) establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners, and (2) awarding grants.
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Timeline
Sep 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4865
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • September 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4865
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 15, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 16, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-4865: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted