1. Establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission (in this Act referred to as the Commission ). 2. Duties The Commission shall conduct a study on digital literacy and equity, including— (1) the state of digital literacy and information literacy in the United States, including— (A) Federal, State, and local programs aimed at increasing digital literacy and information literacy; and (B) an analysis of digital literacy and information literacy in low-income areas and disadvantaged areas; (2) programs in other countries with the goal of increasing digital literacy and information literacy; and (3) the identification of strategies and best practices to maintain increased levels of digital literacy and information literacy in the United States. 3. Membership (a) Number and appointment The Commission shall be composed of— (1) the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information or the delegate of the Assistant Secretary; (2) the Chairperson of the Federal Communications Commission or the delegate of the Chairperson of the Federal Communications Commission; (3) the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission or the delegate of the Chief; (4) the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the delegate of the Director; (5) the Secretary of Education or the delegate of the Secretary; (6) the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the delegate of the Secretary; (7) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the delegate of the Secretary; (8) 3 members appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission— (A) with knowledge or expertise in digital literacy and equity; (B) from the public or private sector, including— (i) Federal, State, or local employees; (ii) former Members of Congress; or (iii) employees of academic institutions and non-governmental organizations; and (C) who represent diverse economic, professional, and cultural backgrounds