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To improve access by Indian tribes to support from the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-rate) of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5661| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2018
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (4)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tribal Connect Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program to include support for Indian tribal libraries that are eligible for support under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), without regard to whether the libraries are eligible for assistance from state library administrative agencies under the LSTA. The E-rate program provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission must establish a Tribal Anchor Institution Program to provide E-rate support to tribes for institutions that are not schools or libraries, such as community centers. E-rate support may be provided to institutions designated by tribes if: (1) the tribes do not have existing libraries that are eligible for E-rate support; (2) the institutions are exclusively owned by the tribes; and (3) the institutions intend to deliver publicly available Internet access to students, teachers, librarians, and community members for educational purposes.
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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2205
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 7, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2205
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 115-2205: A bill to improve access by Indian tribes to support from the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-rate) of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
Educational technology and distance educationIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPerformance measurementTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

To improve access by Indian tribes to support from the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-rate) of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5661| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2018
Tribal Connect Act of 2018 This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program to include support for Indian tribal libraries that are eligible for support under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), without regard to whether the libraries are eligible for assistance from state library administrative agencies under the LSTA. The E-rate program provides discounted telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. The Federal Communications Commission must establish a Tribal Anchor Institution Program to provide E-rate support to tribes for institutions that are not schools or libraries, such as community centers. E-rate support may be provided to institutions designated by tribes if: (1) the tribes do not have existing libraries that are eligible for E-rate support; (2) the institutions are exclusively owned by the tribes; and (3) the institutions intend to deliver publicly available Internet access to students, teachers, librarians, and community members for educational purposes.
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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2205
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • December 7, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2205
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (4)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 115-2205: A bill to improve access by Indian tribes to support from the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-rate) of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Educational technology and distance educationIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPerformance measurementTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication