Digital Equity Act of 2021

The Digital Equity Act of 2021 seeks to bridge the "digital divide" by creating federal grant programs to ensure all individuals and communities have the skills and technology necessary to participate in the modern economy. The bill directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide funding to states and local organizations to improve affordable broadband access, provide digital literacy training, and supply necessary devices to underserved populations. For everyday citizens, this legislation aims to make essential online services—such as remote work, telehealth, and digital education—more accessible and reliable regardless of a person's income or geographic location.