Spectrum Sovereignty

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced two in-person Tribal consultation opportunities and a Tribal workshop regarding potential changes to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules.

• Read more about Call To Action: FCC To Host Tribal Consultation Sessions and Tribal Workshop on Proposed Updates to NEPA Rules

The Arizona Commerce Authority’s State Broadband Office is seeking comment on a draft

• Read more about Call To Action: AZ Commerce Authority Seeks Public Comment on Draft Final Proposal for BEAD Program Funds

Read the fact sheet to learn more.

Summary: 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released Internet Access Services: Status as of June 20, 2024, estimating 549 million internet connections nationwide with breakdowns by technology type, speed, and state or territory.

• Read more about New FCC Report on Internet Usage Excludes Tribal Data

On June 6, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a policy notice amending the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development (BEAD) program requirements.

While the NTIA describes this as a “restructuring,” the amendment significantly departs from the program’s original requirements.

• Read more about NTIA Updates BEAD Program Rules in New Policy Notice

In rural Tribal communities across the United States, public radio is more than a source of news and entertainment; it's a lifeline.

• Read more about Public Radio at Risk: What’s at Stake for Tribal and Rural Communities

Congress is actively working to finalize this year’s federal budget bill, referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). The Act reflects the Trump Administration’s budget and policy priorities for Fiscal Year 2025, including many related to wireless spectrum. 

• Read more about Explainer: Competing House and Senate Wireless Spectrum Provisions in the Budget Act Could Affect Tribal Broadband Access