Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a permanent group called the Communications Equity and Diversity Council within the Federal Communications Commission. This council would advise the government on how to make sure all Americans have fair access to phone and internet services regardless of their background.
• The council would focus on helping people who are often underserved, including those living in rural areas, veterans, people with disabilities, and families living in poverty. They will look for ways to make sure these groups have reliable and affordable connections.
• A major goal is to help small businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color, get into the communications industry. The council will suggest ways to remove government rules that make it hard for new companies to start or for new technology to be built.
• The group would have between 30 and 35 members chosen by the head of the FCC. These members would include civil rights leaders, consumer advocates, and industry experts. They are required to hold at least three public meetings every year to discuss their progress.
• The bill asks for 450,000 dollars in 2027 to pay for the council's work. This money would cover the costs of gathering data, studying industry trends, and organizing the public meetings where they share their findings with the public.

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