The Digital Opportunity Foundation Act of 2026 establishes a new nonprofit foundation to expand digital access and skills across America, particularly for underserved communities. The bill creates a temporary five-member committee to formally establish the Foundation within 180 days, which will then be governed by a board of at least 15 voting members from academia, industry, nonprofits, and community organizations, plus six nonvoting government representatives. The Foundation will be authorized to conduct research, award grants for digital literacy programs, establish training initiatives, and potentially create for-profit subsidiaries to attract private investment in digital equity work. The Foundation must submit a strategic ten-year plan within one year, produce biennial public reports on its activities and grant outcomes, undergo annual audits and five-year evaluations by the Comptroller General, and maintain strict conflict-of-interest and financial disclosure standards for all board members and staff. This legislation focuses on bridging the digital divide by ensuring Americans have affordable broadband access, necessary devices, and the digital skills—including artificial intelligence awareness—needed to participate in the modern economy.
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