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H.R. 1590

Referred to Committee

Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021

Introduced 3/3/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

3/4/2021 • House

Summary

Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021

This bill extends to Indian reservations, dependent Indian communities, Indian allotments, and areas with high populations of Indians the universal service principle that telecommunications and information services in rural, insular, and high cost areas should be available at rates that are reasonably comparable to urban areas.

Introduced in House • 3/3/2021

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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)

Sponsor

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

Democrat • CA-36

Sponsored 3/3/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House3/3/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0