HR 1618 ยท Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Latest action
- Jul 15, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Robert E. Latta [R-OH-5]
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Cosponsors
- 2
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.
Recent actions
- Jul 15, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jul 14, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 14, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
- Jul 14, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Jul 14, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
- Jul 14, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)
- Jul 14, 2025 Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 10, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.