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House bill · H.R. 9144 (119th Congress)

Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 4, 2026

Sponsor: Bill Foster (U.S. Representative, IL-11, Democratic)

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Summary

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to include high-speed internet service costs in utility allowances for families in public housing, including equipment and installation fees.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Financial Services · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

6

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  • H.R. 7948, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress

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Full history

  1. Jun 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jun 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jun 4, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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