US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1618In Second Chamber

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

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Overview

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to examine its existing rules regarding satellite communications and identify potential changes that could support precision agriculture. Precision agriculture uses technology like GPS and drones to improve farming practices. The FCC will work with a specific task force to assess connectivity needs in agricultural areas and recommend rule adjustments to facilitate the adoption of these technologies.

Key provisions

The FCC must review rules related to fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite services.
The FCC must consult with the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture.
The FCC is to determine if rule changes can be implemented to promote precision agriculture.
The FCC must develop recommendations for implementing any identified rule changes.
The FCC must submit a report to Congress within 15 months outlining its findings and recommendations.

Who is affected

Farmers
Agricultural Businesses
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Technology Providers
Rural Communities

Notable changes

The bill focuses on leveraging existing FCC authority to promote precision agriculture.
It requires the FCC to consider connectivity needs in agricultural land.

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Legislative history

15 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Mar 4, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Mar 4, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 10, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.

Jul 10, 2025House

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

Jul 10, 2025

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 14, 2025House

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

Jul 15, 2025Senate

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

Votes

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7/14/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/14/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Jul 14, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Jul 14, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

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