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HR 6067119th CongressIn Committee
Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Tribal Internet Expansion Act amends the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the universal service principle by adding access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the existing requirement for rural, insular, and high cost areas.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934
- 2Adds Indian country and areas with high Indian populations to universal service requirements
- 3Requires telecommunications access in these areas similar to rural and high-cost areas
- 4References existing legal definitions for Indian country and Indian people
- 5Aims to close digital divide for Native American communities
- 6Supports tribal sovereignty and economic development through improved connectivity
Impact Areas
Tribal telecommunicationsDigital divideUniversal serviceNative American communitiesFederal Communications Commission policyRural broadband access
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