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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.

USA115th CongressS-2205| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Dean Heller (Republican)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tribal Connect Act of 2017 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 pilot 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
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5661
Introduced in House
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • April 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5661
    Introduced in House

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5661: 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

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.

USA115th CongressS-2205| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Tribal Connect Act of 2017 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 pilot 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
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Apr 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5661
Introduced in House
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • April 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5661
    Introduced in House
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (3)
Dean Heller (Republican)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5661: 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