House Bill 1590
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 3, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1590
Congress
117
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 3, 2021
03/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
03/03/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/03/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM