Tribal and Rural Broadband Access Act of 2025

This bill establishes a $5 billion grant program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to expand reliable, affordable broadband in underserved rural and tribal communities. Grants shall prioritize projects led by tribal governments, counties, municipalities, cooperatives, and other locally governed entities; require meaningful consultation with affected tribal nations; support fiber, fixed wireless, and other proven technologies; and target areas lacking dependable high-speed service. The bill also requires coordination with existing federal broadband programs, transparent reporting on coverage and affordability, and preference for projects that create local jobs, provide affordable service options, and include tribal ownership or long-term community control where practicable.