HR 4059
112th Congress
House
Science, Technology, Communications
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Indian social and development programs
Intergovernmental relations
Telecommunication rates and fees
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: February 16, 2012
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Became law
Feb 16, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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