H.R. 4059 (112th): 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, 2011–2013. Text as of Feb 16, 2012 (Introduced).

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HR 4059 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 16, 2012

Mrs. BONO MACK (for herself, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. COLE, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. DEFAZIO) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce


A BILL

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.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVE.

    (a) In General- Section 254(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(a)) is amended by striking ‘advocates.’ and inserting ‘advocates, and one member of such Joint Board shall be a Commission-appointed Tribal representative nominated by the Commission’s Office of Native Affairs and Policy.’

    (b) Conforming Amendment- Section 410(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 410(c)) is amended in the third and fourth sentences by striking ‘State’ each place it appears and inserting ‘State, Tribal, and utility consumer advocate’.