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Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1412| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2023
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (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 2023 This bill sets out a process for establishing a foundation 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 awarding grants and establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners. Specifically, the bill creates a temporary committee with members appointed by the Department of Commerce and other federal departments and agencies to set up the foundation and appoint the initial voting members of its board of directors. Within 90 days of the establishment of the foundation, the board must convene an advisory committee to annually report on and make recommendations concerning the foundation's activities. Additionally, within one year of the bill's enactment (and with input of the advisory committee), the foundation must provide Congress with a strategic plan for its activities during the two-year period following the submission of the plan. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must evaluate the foundation's activities every five years, and the foundation must provide Commerce and GAO with annual audits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8858
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-599
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8858
    Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-599
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-599: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023

Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1412| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2023
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 This bill sets out a process for establishing a foundation 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 awarding grants and establishing for-profit subsidiaries to stimulate economic development and attract investment partners. Specifically, the bill creates a temporary committee with members appointed by the Department of Commerce and other federal departments and agencies to set up the foundation and appoint the initial voting members of its board of directors. Within 90 days of the establishment of the foundation, the board must convene an advisory committee to annually report on and make recommendations concerning the foundation's activities. Additionally, within one year of the bill's enactment (and with input of the advisory committee), the foundation must provide Congress with a strategic plan for its activities during the two-year period following the submission of the plan. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must evaluate the foundation's activities every five years, and the foundation must provide Commerce and GAO with annual audits.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8858
Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
Mar 1, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-599
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8858
    Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022


  • March 1, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-599
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (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 118-599: Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted