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H.R. 1618 House Science, Technology, Communications

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

Introduced
Feb 26, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH-5)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on commerce, science, and transportation on Jul 15, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Feb 26, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Feb 26, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Mar 4, 2025
  4. House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Mar 4, 2025
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195. Jul 10, 2025
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159. Jul 10, 2025
  7. House Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Jul 14, 2025
  8. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212) Jul 14, 2025
  9. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618. Jul 14, 2025
  10. House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Jul 14, 2025
  11. House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211) Jul 14, 2025
  12. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jul 14, 2025
  13. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Jul 15, 2025

Cosponsors

2

Subjects

Agricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural researchCongressional oversightInternet, web applications, social mediaSpacecraft and satellites

Committees

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    • Referred To , Jul 15, 2025
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • Reported By , Jul 10, 2025
    • Markup By , Mar 4, 2025
    • Referred To , Feb 26, 2025

Summary

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity ActThis 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. 

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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