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H.R. 1618 · 119th Congress

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

Introduced Feb 26, 2025Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Read the textOn Congress.gov

Status: Passed House

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Law

Latest action

: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

Precision 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Actions

  1. Senate

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. House

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. House

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.

  6. House

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)

  7. House

    Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. House

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

  9. House

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.

  10. House

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. House

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  12. House

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  1. Introduced in House