Retirement Freedom Act

Senate Bill

S. 2810

119th Congress

Retirement Freedom Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Martin Heinrich

Senator

Democratic

NM

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Native Americans

Summary

The Tribal Connect Act of 2023 would make it easier for Native American tribes to get discounted broadband internet access and services for their schools, libraries, and community centers located on tribal lands.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

SponsorMartin Heinrich (D-NM)

Introduced9/16/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Retirement Freedom Act

The Tribal Connect Act of 2023 would make it easier for Native American tribes to get discounted broadband internet access and services for their schools, libraries, and community centers located on tribal lands.

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The Tribal Connect Act of 2023 would make it easier for Native American tribes to get discounted broadband internet access and services for their schools, libraries, and community centers located on tribal lands.

Bill Number: 2810
Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Native Americans

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Fact Sheet

Title: Retirement Freedom Act
Bill Number: 2810
Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 9/16/2025
Summary: The Tribal Connect Act of 2023 would make it easier for Native American tribes to get discounted broadband internet access and services for their schools, libraries, and community centers located on tribal lands.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Tribal Connect Act of 2023 would make it easier for Native American tribes to get discounted broadband internet access and services for their schools, libraries, and community centers located on tribal lands.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Tribal Connect Act of 2023 This bill expands tribal access to the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-rate) program, which provides discounted broadband internet access and telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries. It also establishes a pilot program to provide broadband internet access service to essential community-serving institutions (e.g., community centers) located on tribal land.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands tribal access to the E-rate program, which provides discounted broadband and telecommunications services to certain schools and libraries
Establishes a pilot program to provide broadband internet access to essential community-serving institutions on tribal lands, like community centers
Aims to improve internet connectivity and access for Native American communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly benefit Native American tribes and communities by making it more affordable for them to get high-speed internet access for important local institutions like schools, libraries, and community centers. This could have a meaningful impact on education, economic opportunities, and quality of life for people living on tribal lands.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Native Americans

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Educational facilities and institutions

Housing and community development funding

Indian social and development programs

Internet, web applications, social media

Libraries and archives

Performance measurement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2810, 119th Congress (2025). "Retirement Freedom Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2810

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