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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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2025-07-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-07-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-07-14
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
2025-07-14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2025-07-14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
2025-07-14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)
2025-07-14
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025-07-10
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
2025-07-10
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
2025-07-10
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 1618 EH: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1618 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act . 2. Precision agriculture satellite connectivity (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. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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