H.R.9144

Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026

Introduced·6/4/26

The bill proposes to include high-speed internet service costs in utility allowances for families in public housing, specifically for those with.

The Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2026 aims to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 by including reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing. This provision applies specifically to households with children who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The internet service must include a technology capable of blocking or filtering access to visual depictions that are harmful to minors.

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Financial Services Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 4

House

Introduced in House

Jun 4

House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.