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H.R. 1581

Referred to Committee

Tribal Digital Access Act of 2017

Introduced 3/16/2017•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

3/17/2017 • House

Summary

Tribal Digital Access Act of 2017

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend to Indian reservations, dependent Indian communities, Indian allotments, and areas with high populations of Indian people the universal service principle that telecommunications and information services in rural, insular, and high cost areas should be accessible at rates reasonably comparable to urban areas.

Introduced in House • 3/16/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Indian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 3/16/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 16, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House3/16/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0