Device Access for Every American Act

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Introduced

14 September 2021

Last action

15 September 2021 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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.

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Timeline

14 September 2021
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
14 September 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
14 September 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 September 2021
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5257
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/5257
us · 117-hr-5257 · source updated 5 December 2025