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HR 7948 United States House · 118th Congress

Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024

Summary
Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 This bill expands the public housing utility allowance for households with children who qualify for free and reduced price school lunch to include the cost of high-speed internet service, including the cost of renting or purchasing equipment necessary to access such service and a one-time installation fee.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands internet access for students from low-income households, directly enhancing educational access and closing a key barrier to learning.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands public housing utility allowance to cover internet costs, increasing affordability for low-income households in housing programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands internet access for low-income students via housing utility allowances, directly advancing digital equity under technology policy.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 11, 2024 Last action Apr 11, 2024
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Apr 11, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Apr 11, 2024
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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P
Photo of Bill Foster
Bill Foster
DDemocratic
IL
11
Co
Photo of Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
DC
At-Large
Co
Photo of Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
GA
4
Co
Photo of James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
MA
2
Co
Photo of Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty
DDemocratic
OH
3
Co
Photo of Madeleine Dean
Madeleine Dean
DDemocratic
PA
4
Co
Photo of Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
OR
1