HR 4059 · 112th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a position for a representative of Indian Tribes on the Joint Board overseeing the implementation of universal service, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2012-02-16· Sponsored by Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2012-02-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require one member of the Federal-State Joint Board on universal service (recommends changes to universal service implementation regulations) to be a Tribal representative who is nominated by the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Office of Native Affairs and Policy and appointed by the FCC.…

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Cosponsors (6)

5 Democrats1 Republican