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Computer and Internet Access Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-1023| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2021
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3924
Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1828-1830)
Mar 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2201
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3924
    Computer and Internet Access Equity Act


  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1828-1830)


  • March 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2201
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2201: Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
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

Computer and Internet Access Equity Act

USA117th CongressS-1023| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3924
Computer and Internet Access Equity Act
Mar 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1828-1830)
Mar 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2201
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3924
    Computer and Internet Access Equity Act


  • March 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1828-1830)


  • March 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2201
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2201: 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