Bill · H.R. 7302· House(119-HR-7302)
Digital Literacy and Equity Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Last activity
- 1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Digital Literacy and Equity Act of 2026," establishes the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission. The Commission is tasked with conducting a study regarding the state of digital and information literacy in the United States. This study includes examining federal, state, and local programs, as well as analyzing literacy in disadvantaged and low-income areas. The Commission will also look at programs in other countries and identify strategies to maintain high literacy levels. Finally, the Commission must submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+2
The bill calls for recommendations to improve digital literacy through early education.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill specifically requires the commission to analyze digital literacy in low-income and disadvantaged areas to increase resource equity.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+2
The commission is tasked with identifying strategies to improve digital and information literacy resources across the country.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased focus on disadvantaged groups: The Commission is required to analyze digital and information literacy specifically in low-income and disadvantaged areas (Section 3).
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Improved educational resources: The final report must include recommendations on how to improve digital literacy through early education and community outreach, specifically focusing on increasing equity in resource availability (Section 6).
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Better measurement of literacy: The bill requires recommendations for a method to measure digital literacy in the United States to help future efforts (Section 6).
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Improved government coordination: The Commission is tasked with creating a plan to increase interagency coordination to improve digital literacy services provided by the Federal Government (Section 6).
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Public transparency: All meetings held by the Commission are required to be open to the public (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2Improves School Choice+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 1/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona