Bill > S3184

This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand universal service principles to include telecommunications and internet services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Native Americans. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to explicitly add Indian country and areas with high Native American populations to the list of regions where universal service is a priority, alongside rural and high-cost areas. The bill defines "Indian country" using the legal definition from Title 18 of the United States Code and references the Indian Reorganization Act's definition of Native American populations. By making this amendment, the bill aims to improve internet and telecommunications access for Native American communities, recognizing the historical disparities in technological infrastructure and connectivity that have often existed in these regions. The bill's provisions are relatively straightforward, focusing on updating existing legal language to ensure that Native American communities are specifically included in universal service considerations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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