In early 2005, Congress began debate on on telecommunications reform legislation.  Many issues will be discussed during this deabte, including:  access to broadband communications, a la carte cable services, high speed Internet, Net Neutrality, Voice Over Internet Protocol, and, enhanced 911 services and capabilities.

As a member of the Telecommunications Task Force of the Congressional Rural Caucus, Hinojosa has been working to protect the Universal Services Fund and telephone co-operatives.  The Universal Service Fund is in place to ensure that rural communities have affordable coverage and increase advanced telecommunications services.