Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Tribal Connect Act of 2023 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.
Congressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsHousing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPerformance measurement
Tribal Connect Act of 2023
USA118th CongressHR-5494| House
| Updated: 9/15/2023
Tribal Connect Act of 2023 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.
Congressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsHousing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesPerformance measurement