HR-5007 : Still Just a Bill

Tribal Broadband Deployment Act of 2018

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to submit a report that evaluates broadband coverage in Indian country and on land held by Alaska Native Corporations.

The report must include an assessment of areas that have adequate broadband coverage and of unserved areas.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-02-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2018-02-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-02-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
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Policy Area :

Science, Technology, Communications
See Subjects
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Telephone and wireless communication

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