'Digital Equity Act' proposes $250 million annually for cities, states

The Digital Equity Act of 2019,  introduced in Sept 2019 by Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA), would direct $250 million annually in federal funding toward digital equity efforts in cities and states, complementing a host of broadband infrastructure bills. The legislation would split $250 million between two new grant programs: one administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to help states create their own digital equity plans, and another to fund programs in local government.