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BillHR 7943 · 119

Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act

Introduced
Mar 16, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 16, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a council to promote diversity and equity in the communications industry. Requires this council to advise the Federal Communications Commission on related issues.

Sponsored By

Robert Menendez
Democrat · New Jersey · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 16, 2026
  2. Mar 16, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects the communications industry, particularly companies and organizations regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, by potentially influencing their diversity and equity practices. It also impacts the FCC by providing them with advisory guidance on these issues.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic4
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicTech & Platforms
IntroducedMar 16, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Tech

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.