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Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025

12/4/2025, 9:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6067

The Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025, designated as H.R. 6067 in the 119th Congress and introduced on November 17, 2025, aims to expand internet access for tribal communities. The bill focuses on addressing the digital divide by providing resources for broadband infrastructure development on tribal lands. Specific directives and provisions within the bill are not detailed in the provided context.

Congressional Summary of HR 6067

Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025

This bill extends to Indian country (i.e., all lands within a tribal reservation, dependent Indian communities, and tribal allotments) and areas with high populations of Indians the universal service principle that telecommunications and information services in rural, insular, and high-cost areas should be available at rates that are reasonably comparable to urban areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 6067

Bill HR 6067 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2025. Bill HR 6067 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2025.  Bill HR 6067's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of November 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6067

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6067

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6067

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas.
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas.

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