118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5494 — Tribal Connect Act of 2023

“To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve access by Indian Tribes to support from universal service programs of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.”

Native Americans

Introduced Sep 14, 2023

Last action Sep 15, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Sep 14, 2023

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Referred

Sep 15, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands tribal access to the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program, which provides discounted broadband internet access and telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. It also establishes a pilot program to provide broadband internet access service to essential community-serving institutions (e.g., community centers) located on tribal land.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Sep 15, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Sep 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.