House Bill 5007
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Tribal Broadband Deployment Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5007
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 13, 2018
02/16/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
02/13/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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