Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

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. 

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Timeline

1. 26 February 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 February 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 March 2025

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

5. 4 March 2025

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

   Source: Committee

6. 10 July 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

   Source: Calendars

7. 10 July 2025

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

8. 10 July 2025

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

9. 14 July 2025

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

10. 14 July 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 14 July 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

12. 14 July 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

13. 14 July 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

14. 14 July 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

15. 15 July 2025

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

5 official files

• Referred in Senate

  Referred in Senate · EN · 15 July 2025

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 14 July 2025

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• Reported in House

  Reported in House · EN · 10 July 2025

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 February 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 February 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · R · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing
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Related records

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