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HR 9343 United States House · 117th Congress

Tribal Connect Act of 2022

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands E-rate access for tribal schools/libraries, enhancing broadband infrastructure critical for modern education access and digital learning resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands tribal broadband access via E-rate program and pilot for community institutions, advancing digital equity and internet access.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 17, 2022 Last action Nov 18, 2022
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Nov 18, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Nov 17, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Nov 17, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Teresa Leger Fernandez
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NM
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