Senate
Sep 15, 2022Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2022
Summary
Official
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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Introduced(9/15/22)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 15, 2022