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HR 1618 · in committee · significant

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

What this bill does

  • The FCC must review and recommend changes to satellite rules to support precision agriculture technology.
  • Farmers and agricultural operators are affected by improved satellite connectivity for crop management tools.
  • The FCC will consult with a task force on broadband needs for unserved agricultural land.

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  1. 01

    How would improved satellite connectivity specifically help farmers in rural areas access precision agriculture tools that they currently cannot reach?

  2. 02

    What changes to FCC satellite regulations might be necessary to balance agricultural connectivity needs with existing satellite operations and space safety?

  3. 03

    Which agricultural regions would benefit most from this connectivity, and how should the FCC prioritize implementation across different types of farming operations?

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Sponsor · R-OH-5

Robert E. Latta

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Introduced 2025-07-15

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-07-15 · senate · IntroReferral

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

  2. 2025-07-14 · house · Floor

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

  3. 2025-07-14 · house · Floor

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

  4. 2025-07-14 · Floor

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

  5. 2025-07-14 · house · Floor

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

  6. 2025-07-14 · house · Floor

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

  7. 2025-07-14 · house · Floor

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

  8. 2025-07-10 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

  9. 2025-07-10 · house · Committee

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

  10. 2025-07-10 · Committee

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

  11. 2025-03-04 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. 2025-03-04 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. 2025-02-26 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  14. 2025-02-26 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  15. 2025-02-26 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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