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H.R.2372: Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced May 15, 2015
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2015 Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require high-speed Internet service costs to be included in public housing utility allowances for households with children who qualify for free and reduced price school lunches. Prohibits a dwelling unit's Internet cost allowance from: (1) exceeding the lowest cost available in the area, and (2) including costs for cable or satellite television...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 15, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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May 15, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Foster (D-Ill.) |