Search Results for keywords:"digital equity"

Search Results: keywords:"digital equity"

S. 4139 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a digital skills at work grant program.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,974
S. 4139 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by establishing a digital skills at work grant program. The bill plans to provide funding to states to improve digital skills for workers, especially those facing employment barriers, to help them succeed in...
Simple Explanation
S. 4139 is a plan to help people get better at using computers and technology for their jobs by giving states money to teach these skills, especially to folks who might find it hard to get a job. It also has rules on how the money should be used and checks to make sure it's being spent the right way.
H. R. 8056 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a digital skills at work grant program.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,704
H.R. 8056 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by establishing a grant program to improve digital skills in the workforce. The bill intends to bolster digital literacy among workers and education systems to promote access to good jobs in industries where digital skills...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8056 wants to help people learn computer skills for work by giving money to states, so they can teach these skills to people who need them. It’s like giving schools and communities money to help everyone learn to use computers better so they can find good jobs.
H. R. 3565 — To authorize the Federal Communications Commission to use a system of competitive bidding to grant a license or a permit for use of electromagnetic spectrum and to direct proceeds from such a system of competitive bidding for communications and technology initiatives, and for other purposes.
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August 13, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:14,880
H. R. 3565 aims to allow the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use competitive bidding to grant licenses for using the electromagnetic spectrum. The money raised from this bidding will be directed towards initiatives in communications and technology, along with other...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 3565 is a plan that lets a government group, the FCC, hold auctions to sell the rights to use airwaves for things like cell phones and TV. The money they make will help with better internet, emergency services, and new technology projects.

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