SB2810: Tribal Connect Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill 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.
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The Tribal Connect Act of 2023 modifies the Communications Act of 1934 to give Indian tribes better access to federal money that funds universal service programs run by the Federal Communications Commission. Universal service programs provide money to expand telephone and internet access to areas that are expensive or unprofitable to serve. The bill aims to help tribal communities access these funds more easily. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently under consideration.
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SB2810: Tribal Connect Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Martin Heinrich
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
John Hoeven
Ben Lujan
Markwayne Mullin