Nikema Williams (D-GA)
Home Internet Accessibility Act
A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Home Internet Accessibility Act. It requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress regarding the capacity of federally assisted housing to support broadband service. This report must happen not later than 1 year after the enactment of the Act. The report must include analyses of internet access, necessary retrofitting, estimated costs, challenges, lessons learned, and an evaluation of a specific pilot program. Furthermore, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must develop a plan for retrofitting federally assisted housing to support broadband service and submit it to Congress within 18 months.
Yes· 3 of 27
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Directly targets residents of federally assisted housing by planning for critical broadband infrastructure improvements.
- Scored +4
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
The legislation directly targets assessing and planning for broadband infrastructure deployment in federally assisted housing.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
Enables students in assisted housing to complete homework and access online educational tools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(1) requires an analysis identifying which federally assisted housing has or lacks access to broadband service, broken down by location and demographics. This is positive because it gives the public and Congress a clear picture of who is currently left out.
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Section 2(b)(3) analyzes the estimated costs and timeframe necessary for all federally assisted housing to have the capacity to support broadband service. This is helpful for holding officials accountable regarding how long fixes might take and what they might cost.
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Section 3(a) directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to develop a plan for retrofitting federally assisted housing to support broadband service. This is a positive step toward eventually getting people connected to the internet.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Directly targets residents of federally assisted housing by planning for critical broadband infrastructure improvements. Would students be better off under this? — Enables students in assisted housing to complete homework and access online educational tools. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Demographic reporting requirements help identify and address connectivity disparities impacting minority communities in public housing. Would children be better off under this? — Better home internet access supports students and children living in assisted housing with remote learning. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Demographic reporting requirements help identify and address connectivity disparities impacting minority communities in public housing. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Improves connectivity for disabled individuals relying on home-based healthcare and support services. Would retired people be better off under this? — Benefits retirees in assisted housing by facilitating access to telehealth and remote administrative services. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Examines comparative market dynamics and deployment challenges specifically in rural areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Enhances connectivity for telehealth services and digital communication for older adults. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Addresses broadband deployment challenges in low-income urban and suburban areas. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Improves access to online job applications, higher education, and digital resources. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Assists residents in diverse urban and suburban demographic groups. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Immigrant families living in assisted housing stand to benefit from expanded digital inclusion. Would men be better off under this? — Supports male residents of federally assisted housing. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Aids adults in residential units seeking employment and remote work opportunities. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Includes tribal and rural areas served by applicable federal housing and assistance programs. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans living in federally assisted housing will benefit from improved broadband access. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Benefits low-income white residents living in federally assisted housing across various regions. Would women be better off under this? — Supports single mothers and women residing in assisted housing who need reliable home internet.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill focuses on evaluating and planning for broadband infrastructure improvements in federally assisted housing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Expanding internet access helps low-income households access educational, employment, and financial resources. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill mandates demographic analyses of broadband access in federally assisted housing, highlighting disparities affecting minority communities. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Better connectivity in assisted housing can indirectly benefit disabled individuals who rely on telehealth and remote services.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The legislation directly targets assessing and planning for broadband infrastructure deployment in federally assisted housing.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — It requires detailed reports and data disaggregation to provide Congress and the public with clear insights into housing infrastructure gaps. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill tasks federal agencies like HUD and the Comptroller General with reporting and planning mandates.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill explicitly requires analyzing broadband deployment challenges and market dynamics in rural areas.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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