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Introduced
09/20/2019
09/20/2019
In Committee
09/23/2019
09/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas. This bill extends to Indian reservations, dependent Indian communities, Indian allotments, and areas with high populations of Indian people the universal service principle that telecommunications and information services in rural, insular, and high cost areas should be available at rates reasonably comparable to urban areas.
AI Summary
This bill, the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2019, amends the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the universal service principle, which ensures telecommunications and information services are available at reasonably comparable rates in rural, insular, and high-cost areas, to also cover Indian country (as defined in federal law) and areas with high populations of Native American people. This aims to improve access to telecommunications and internet services in these underserved communities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 09/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4449/all-info | 09/21/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4449/BILLS-116hr4449ih.pdf | 09/28/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4449/BILLS-116hr4449ih.pdf.pdf | 09/28/2019 |
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