DIGITAL Reservations Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T03:54:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5321 DIGITAL Reservations Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:54 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5321

Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing on Reservations Act or the DIGITAL Reservations Act

This bill grants Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations exclusive rights to all available or unlicensed electromagnetic spectrum over their tribal lands and prohibits the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from taking specified actions related to spectrum licenses over tribal lands. It also requires the FCC to establish a fund to support tribal access to broadband and telecommunications services.

Current Status of Bill S 5321

Bill S 5321 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2022. Bill S 5321 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 20, 2022. Bill S 5321's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 20, 2022