Device Access for Every American Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 14, 2021
Last action Sep 15, 2021
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Sep 15, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
lower
Sep 14, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Sep 14, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
A. Donald McEachin
DDemocratic
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