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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 1618
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
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Introduced 2025-02-26Topic: technology privacySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServicePrecision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review and recommend changes to its satellite rules to promote precision agriculture. Precision agriculture is a general term describing various crop management tools and practices that leverage technology like Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and uncrewed aircraft systems (commonly known as drones) to optimize production and sustainability. In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture, which advises the FCC on methods to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.
Sponsors
- Robert E. Latta Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | refer |
| 2025-07-14 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2025-07-14 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211) | |
| 2025-07-14 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. | floor pass | |
| 2025-07-14 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618. | |
| 2025-07-14 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212) | |
| 2025-07-14 | House | Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | |
| 2025-07-10 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159. | |
| 2025-07-10 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195. | report |
| 2025-07-10 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195. | report | |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | refer |
| 2025-03-04 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-02-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2025-02-26 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-02-26 | Introduced in House | introduce |