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S.1167: Digital Equity Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced April 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 11, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Digital Equity Act of 2019 This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to establish grant programs for (1) promoting digital equity, (2) supporting digital inclusion activities, and (3) building capacity for state-led efforts to increase adoption of broadband by their residents. Specifically, the bill establishes the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program to make distributions to states based on their...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| April 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |