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COVID–19 DISASTER in Indian Country Act

USA116th CongressS-3666| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2020
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID-19 Designation of Immediate Special Authority of Spectrum for Tribes' Emergency Response in Indian Country Act or the COVID-19 DISASTER in Indian Country Act This bill grants emergency special temporary authority and provides funds to deploy wireless broadband service on tribal lands and Hawaiian home lands. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant emergency special temporary authority to Indian tribes, certain tribal entities, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands if they request such authority to use electromagnetic spectrum to provide wireless broadband service over tribal lands or Hawaiian home lands. The FCC must grant such emergency authority within 10 days of receiving a request. In addition, the bill provides funds to specified Department of Agriculture grant programs for (1) immediate deployment of wireless broadband service on tribal lands and Hawaiian home lands, including repairs to damaged infrastructure and backhaul costs; and (2) technical assistance and training.
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Timeline
May 7, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6819
Introduced in House
  • May 7, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6819
    Introduced in House

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6819: COVID–19 DISASTER in Indian Country Act
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansAppropriationsHawaiiHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMinority and disadvantaged businessesRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication

COVID–19 DISASTER in Indian Country Act

USA116th CongressS-3666| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2020
COVID-19 Designation of Immediate Special Authority of Spectrum for Tribes' Emergency Response in Indian Country Act or the COVID-19 DISASTER in Indian Country Act This bill grants emergency special temporary authority and provides funds to deploy wireless broadband service on tribal lands and Hawaiian home lands. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant emergency special temporary authority to Indian tribes, certain tribal entities, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands if they request such authority to use electromagnetic spectrum to provide wireless broadband service over tribal lands or Hawaiian home lands. The FCC must grant such emergency authority within 10 days of receiving a request. In addition, the bill provides funds to specified Department of Agriculture grant programs for (1) immediate deployment of wireless broadband service on tribal lands and Hawaiian home lands, including repairs to damaged infrastructure and backhaul costs; and (2) technical assistance and training.
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Timeline
May 7, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
May 12, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6819
Introduced in House
  • May 7, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • May 12, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6819
    Introduced in House
Martin Heinrich

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6819: COVID–19 DISASTER in Indian Country Act
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansAppropriationsHawaiiHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMinority and disadvantaged businessesRadio spectrum allocationTelephone and wireless communication