Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025
Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025 aims to improve internet access and connectivity for Native American tribal communities. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on funding, infrastructure development, and technical support to help tribes build or upgrade broadband networks in their territories. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily benefit Native American tribes and their members living on tribal lands, many of whom currently lack reliable high-speed internet access.
It could also impact federal agencies responsible for supporting tribal infrastructure and telecommunications companies involved in broadband deployment. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. To learn more details about the specific provisions, funding amounts, or implementation approaches, you would need to review the full text of HR 6067 on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.