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Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8665| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Debra A. Haaland

Debra A. Haaland

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to, within 30 days, establish a new tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, through which tribes in rural areas may apply for unassigned spectrum. The new window is subject to the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window that was adopted by the FCC on July 10, 2019, and that closed on September 2, 2020.
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Timeline
Oct 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4809
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4809
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-4809: Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Indian lands and resources rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8665| House 
| Updated: 10/23/2020
Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to, within 30 days, establish a new tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band, through which tribes in rural areas may apply for unassigned spectrum. The new window is subject to the same terms and conditions as the tribal priority window that was adopted by the FCC on July 10, 2019, and that closed on September 2, 2020.
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Timeline
Oct 19, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4809
Introduced in Senate
Oct 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • October 19, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4809
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Debra A. Haaland

Debra A. Haaland

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (5)
Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-4809: Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlaska Natives and HawaiiansFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Indian lands and resources rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaRadio spectrum allocationRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication