118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7948 — Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024

“To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes.”

Housing and community development

Introduced Apr 11, 2024

Last action Apr 11, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 11, 2024

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Referred

Apr 11, 2024

Financial Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS 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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 11, 2024

Introduced in House

Apr 11, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.