Heinrich Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Increase High-Speed Internet Access In Indian Country

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, introduces the Tribal Connect Act of 2017 to improve broadband internet in Indian Country. The bill would increase access to the Federal Communications Commission's schools and libraries universal service support program, known as E-rate, that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries obtain high-speed internet access and telecommunications at affordable rates. While most of the nation’s public libraries have received E-rate support, only an estimated 15 percent of Tribal libraries receive E-rate funds. December 6, 2017.