H.R. 9999 Sec. 3. Digital literacy and adoption

H.R. 9999 · Reported in House · Sec. 3

Sponsor: Rep. Jordan Example (R-XX-3) · Cosponsors: 12 (5 D, 7 R)

What the bill says it does

Official summary (Congressional Research Service), as of Oct 22, 2026

This bill establishes a competitive grant program within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for broadband deployment in unserved and underserved rural areas, authorizes grants for broadband adoption, and requires the Federal Communications Commission to update the National Broadband Map at least every six months.

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Sec. 3

Sec. 3. Digital literacy and adoption

Withdrawn on Oct 30, 2026: The section draws on funds made available under section 2 and supports broadband adoption, which is part of the bill's stated purpose. See correction

Sec. 3 is not described by this bill’s title or official summary.

This section funds digital literacy programs; the summary describes deployment grants and mapping.

Exact text of Sec. 3 (Reported in House)

(a) In General.—From amounts made available under section 2, the Assistant Secretary may use not more than 5 percent to [quoted: award grants to States and Tribal governments for digital literacy and broadband adoption programs]. (b) Reporting.—Each recipient of a grant under this section shall submit to the Assistant Secretary an annual report describing the use of funds and the number of households served.

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