Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Expand Internet Access in Homes Across the Country

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Home Internet Accessibility Act. Congresswoman Williams previously introduced this bill in the 117th and 118th Congress. 

People rely on high-speed Internet for work, learning, and connecting with the community. The Home Internet Accessibility Act will gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with producing an action plan, including retrofitting homes, to close Internet service gaps across our country. 

Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: 

“In today’s economy, reliable high-speed internet isn’t a luxury, it’s essential infrastructure—it’s a necessity. Families need it to work, students need it to learn, patients need it to access health care, and small businesses need it to compete. Yet far too many communities—especially Black, Brown, rural, and low-income neighborhoods—are still being left behind. My constituents have made it clear: too many families face unnecessary barriers simply trying to get connected at home. We cannot close the digital divide if we don’t know where it exists. The Home Internet Accessibility Act will give us the data we need to identify connectivity gaps, expand broadband access, and ensure every family has a fair shot at the opportunities of the digital economy—no matter their ZIP code or bank account.” 

This legislation is endorsed by the following organizations: American Library Association, LeadingAge, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and the National Affordable Housing Management Association

Dale Royal, Executive Director, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Atlanta said:

“LISC Applauds the introduction of the Home Internet Accessibility Act. Affordable, reliable home internet is essential to enabling working families to prosper. Addressing access gaps in federally assisted housing is a cost-effective solution to expand opportunities for millions of households across the country.”

Click here to read the text of the Home Internet Accessibility Act. 

Click here to read the one-pager on the Home Internet Accessibility Act.