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HB6582: To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes.

: Shri Thanedar (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Dec 8, 2023
Science, technology, communications
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new Digital Literacy and Equity Commission to address gaps in digital skills and technology access across the United States. The commission would likely study and make recommendations on how to help underserved communities learn to use computers and the internet. It would affect government agencies, nonprofits, schools, and communities lacking reliable internet access or tech training. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is in the early stages of the legislative process.

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