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Digital Opportunity Foundation Act of 2026

Introduced
May 20, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes the Digital Opportunity Foundation to expand access to digital technologies and internet services. Funds initiatives that promote digital inclusion and close the digital divide.

Sponsored By

Ben Ray Luján
Democrat · New Mexico · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. May 20, 2026
  3. May 20, 2026You Are Here

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

  6. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-income communities and rural areas by increasing their access to digital technologies and internet services. It also impacts organizations that provide digital literacy training and internet access to underserved populations.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Commerce
IntroducedMay 20, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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.