1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Digital Equity Act of 2019 . 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Adoption of broadband The term adoption of broadband means the process by which an individual obtains daily access to the internet— (A) at a speed, quality, and capacity— (i) that is necessary for the individual to accomplish common tasks; and (ii) such that the access qualifies as an advanced telecommunications capability; (B) with the digital skills that are necessary for the individual to participate online; and (C) on a— (i) personal device; and (ii) secure and convenient network. (2) Advanced telecommunications capability The term advanced telecommunications capability has the meaning given the term in section 706(d) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ( 47 U.S.C. 1302(d) ). (3) Aging individual The term aging individual has the meaning given the term older individual in section 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3002 ). (4) Appropriate committees of Congress The term appropriate committees of Congress means— (A) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives