Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 28, 2022Native Americans
S. 5001
Tribal Connect Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2022)
Tribal Connect Act of 2022
This bill expands tribal access to the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program, which provides discounted broadband internet access and telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. It also establishes a pilot program to provide broadband internet access service to essential community-serving institutions (e.g., community centers) located on tribal land.
What just happenedSep 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 28, 2022
- Sep 28, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Indian Affairs Committee - Sep 28, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate