United StatesPrecision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
What it does
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.
More detail
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.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
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History
- 2025
- Jul 15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Latest
- Jul 14Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 14Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)
- Jul 14DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
- Jul 14Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)Passed House
- Jul 14Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 10Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
- Jul 10Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
- Mar 4Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Mar 4Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Feb 26Introduced in House
- Feb 26Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced