Introduced:
Feb 26, 2025
Policy Area:
Science, Technology, Communications
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Bill Statistics
15
Actions
2
Cosponsors
1
Summaries
6
Subjects
4
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Latest Action
Jul 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Summaries (1)
Introduced in House
- Feb 26, 2025
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<p><strong>Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p>
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Type: IntroReferral
| Source: Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Type: Floor
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H38310
Jul 14, 2025
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
Type: Floor
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H37300
Jul 14, 2025
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Type: Floor
| Source: Library of Congress
| Code: 8000
Jul 14, 2025
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
Type: Floor
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H8D000
Jul 14, 2025
3:09 PM
3:09 PM
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212: 1)
Type: Floor
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H30000
Jul 14, 2025
3:09 PM
3:09 PM
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Type: Floor
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H30300
Jul 14, 2025
3:09 PM
3:09 PM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
Type: Calendars
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H12410
Jul 10, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
Type: Committee
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H12200
Jul 10, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
Type: Committee
| Source: Library of Congress
| Code: 5000
Jul 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Type: Committee
| Source: House committee actions
| Code: H19000
Mar 4, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Type: Committee
| Source: House committee actions
| Code: H15001
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Type: IntroReferral
| Source: House floor actions
| Code: H11100
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Type: IntroReferral
| Source: Library of Congress
| Code: Intro-H
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Type: IntroReferral
| Source: Library of Congress
| Code: 1000
Feb 26, 2025
Subjects (6)
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Congressional oversight
Internet, web applications, social media
Science, Technology, Communications
(Policy Area)
Spacecraft and satellites
Cosponsors (2)
(R-IN)
Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
(D-IL)
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025
Text Versions (4)
Full Bill Text
Length: 2,123 characters
Version: Referred in Senate
Version Date: Jul 15, 2025
Last Updated: Nov 11, 2025 6:12 AM
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1618 Referred in Senate
(RFS) ]
<DOC>
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1618
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 15, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To require the Federal Communications Commission to review certain
rules of the Commission and develop recommendations for rule changes to
promote precision agriculture, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1618 Referred in Senate
(RFS) ]
<DOC>
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1618
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 15, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To require the Federal Communications Commission to review certain
rules of the Commission and develop recommendations for rule changes to
promote precision agriculture, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1.
This Act may be cited as the ``Precision Agriculture Satellite
Connectivity Act''.
SEC. 2.
(a) Review.--The Commission shall--
(1) review the rules of the Commission relating to fixed
satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth
exploration satellite service to determine if there are rule
changes that the Commission could implement under existing
authority to promote precision agriculture; and
(2) if the Commission determines under paragraph
(1) that
there are rule changes that the Commission could implement,
develop recommendations for how to implement the changes.
(b) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on
Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the
results of the review conducted under subsection
(a) , including any
recommendations developed under paragraph
(2) of such subsection.
(c) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission''
means the Federal Communications Commission.
Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.
Attest:
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,
Clerk.