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HR 4059 112th Congress House

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 See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 16, 2012
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 Latest action February 16, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Feb 16, 2012
INSLEE, JAY
· Feb 16, 2012
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4059: 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.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-4059/
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"H.R. 4059: 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.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-4059/.
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H.R. 4059, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-4059/.
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[H.R. 4059: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-4059/)
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