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Device Access for Every American Act

USA117th CongressHR-5257| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2021
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Device Access for Every American Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a program that provides a $400 voucher to a low-income individual for the purchase of a connected device (i.e., a desktop, laptop, or tablet computer) for which the FCC shall reimburse the retailer. The FCC must (1) collaborate with retailers to ensure the wide acceptance of vouchers and the wide availability of covered devices, (2) establish a website that links to offerings by retailers of eligible connected devices, (3) establish a catalog of such offerings that is accessible to consumers without internet access, and (4) advertise the availability of the program.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2729
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • September 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2729
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2729: Device Access for Every American Act

Device Access for Every American Act

USA117th CongressHR-5257| House 
| Updated: 9/15/2021
Device Access for Every American Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a program that provides a $400 voucher to a low-income individual for the purchase of a connected device (i.e., a desktop, laptop, or tablet computer) for which the FCC shall reimburse the retailer. The FCC must (1) collaborate with retailers to ensure the wide acceptance of vouchers and the wide availability of covered devices, (2) establish a website that links to offerings by retailers of eligible connected devices, (3) establish a catalog of such offerings that is accessible to consumers without internet access, and (4) advertise the availability of the program.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2729
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • September 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2729
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-2729: Device Access for Every American Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted