HR-1590 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-04CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.House committee actions
2021-03-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

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

Native Americans
See Subjects
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Telecommunication rates and fees

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