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H.R. 4449

Referred to Committee

Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2019

Introduced 9/20/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

9/23/2019 • House

Summary

Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2019

This bill extends 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 available at rates reasonably comparable to urban areas.

Introduced in House • 9/20/2019

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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 (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 9/20/2019

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]

D-AZ-1

Joined 9/20/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 20, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House9/20/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1