What does Preamble of Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Communications Act of 1934. The proposed amendment would add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle. This universal service principle currently relates to access to such services in rural, insular, and high-cost areas.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025.

What does UNIVERSAL SERVICE IN INDIAN COUNTRY AND AREAS WITH HIGH of Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 254(b)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934. The amendment inserts language to include 'Indian country' and 'areas with high populations of Indian people' within the definition of 'high cost areas'.

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Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/17/2025 · Introduced: 11/17/2025

Author: Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the universal service principle to include Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people.
It amends the Communications Act of 1934 to incorporate these areas within the definition of 'high cost areas'.
This amendment aims to improve access to telecommunications and information services in these regions.

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