118th Congress Housing and Community Development
H.R. 7948: Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Suzanne Bonamici D-OROriginal
- Joyce Beatty D-OHOriginal
- Madeleine Dean D-PAOriginal
- Henry Johnson D-GAOriginal
- James McGovern D-MAOriginal
- Eleanor Norton D-DCOriginal
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History
- Introduced in the House by Bill Foster.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.