Tribal, State and Local Governments

INTERGOVERNMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(formerly the Local & State Government Advisory Committee)
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/intergovernmental-advisory-committee/

TRIBAL
INITIATIVES
http://www.fcc.gov/indians/

The Intergovernmental Advisory Committee brings Local, State, and Tribal perspectives to the FCC.  The Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires a close working relationship between the FCC and the state, city and local governments to expand competition in communications. This page provides state and local governments with a central source of information on FCC proceedings of the most interest to them.

As part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, we are charged with ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable telecommunications services. Through consumer information, rulemaking process and educational seminars, the FCC is working hard to promote the availability of telecommunications services to individuals living on tribal lands, including both Indian reservations and Alaskan Native lands.