HR 23 · 2026 · House · State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee
Digital literacy for seniors
AI-generatedaffirming the importance of digital literacy and access for older Americans.
Affirms the importance of digital literacy and access for older Americans and encourages continuation and expansion of programs addressing seniors' technology needs.AI-generated
Status
Committee recommended Inexpedient to Legislate; died at adjournment · February 10, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✕House
- Adopted
Analysis
This resolution affirms the importance of digital literacy and access for older Americans and encourages the continuation and expansion of programs designed to address the technology needs of seniors.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“Supports the development of a comprehensive strategy to close the digital divide for seniors, which may include expanding affordable Internet access, providing devices, and funding community-based digital literacy training programs tailored to older adults;”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Jennifer MandelbaumDClerk· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Also: Rep. Nicholas BridleR, Rep. Eleana ColbyD
Public testimony
Votes
yeanay- Feb 6, 2026HouseCommittee report· regular calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate10–7Overall59% yea
Hearings and debates
- Jan 23, 2026Public hearingHouse State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs2:39:46–2:40:541m 8slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
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Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs HJ 1 P. 39
- Jan 23, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- Feb 6, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228
- Feb 6, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2026 (Vote 10-7; RC) HC 10 P. 108
- Feb 10, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.