FCC Extends Native Nations Communications Task Force, Announces Vacancies

Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced a twelve-month extension of the original three-year term of the Federal Communications Commission’s current Native Nations Communications Task Force. The term, which was set to expire on October 24, 2021, will now expire on October 24, 2022. This extension takes into account the expansion of the Task Force during its current term from 20 to 25 Tribal members. The Task Force is intended to provide an effective means for Tribal leaders to exchange ideas and develop recommendations to the Commission on, among other things, the availability of communications facilities and services–including broadband–on Tribal lands. Additionally, the FCC seeks Tribal nominations to fill three vacancies on the current Task Force. Applications should be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined here, and no later than August 27, 2021. Members selected by the Acting Chairwoman to fill the vacancies will serve through the end of the Task Force’s now extended term.