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Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4865| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2022
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (6)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8858
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8858
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8858: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022

Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4865| Senate 
| Updated: 9/15/2022
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
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8858
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • September 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8858
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (6)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8858: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted