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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1339: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

Passed HouseApr 26, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 3, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Apr 26, 2023, 409–11
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Apr 26, 2023

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review, and recommend changes to, its rules for fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellites to promote precision agriculture (an information- and technology-based management system used to identify, analyze, and manage variability in agricultural production for optimum profitability, sustainability, and environmental protection).

In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with a task force that advises the FCC on ways to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Apr 26, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 409–11

Yea 409two-thirds 280Nay 11

  • Democrats207 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans201 yea, 11 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Victoria Spartz (R-IN), Chip Roy (R-TX), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Robert Good (R-VA), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Scott Perry (R-PA), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Marjorie Greene (R-GA), Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Nay; and 1 more

See how all 420 members voted

Showing 435 of 435 members

Yea 409

Republicans (201)

Democrats (207)

Independents (1)

Nay 11

Republicans (11) broke with their party

Not voting 15

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Apr 26, 2023. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Apr 26, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 409–11
    Roll call 200 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats207006
    Republicans2011109
    Independents1000
    Total40911015

    House roll call 200: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    11 crossed party lines: 11 Republicans

    How each member voted (435)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

138 points earned
  1. 1Robert Latta R-OH SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported, passed House4 events+56
  2. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Ken Buck R-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Matt Gaetz R-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Robert Good R-VA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Apr 26, 2023Passed the House, 409–11.
  2. Mar 3, 2023Introduced in the House by Robert Latta.
Show the full action history (19 actions)
  1. May 1, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Apr 26, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2039)
  3. Apr 26, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 11 (Roll no. 200). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1925-1926)
  4. Apr 26, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 11 (Roll no. 200). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1925-1926)
  5. Apr 26, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Apr 25, 2023Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-42.
  7. Apr 25, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
  8. Apr 25, 2023Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Apr 25, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
  10. Apr 25, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1339.
  11. Apr 25, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  12. Mar 24, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  13. Mar 24, 2023Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
  14. Mar 23, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  15. Mar 8, 2023Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  16. Mar 8, 2023Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
  17. Mar 3, 2023Introduced in House
  18. Mar 3, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  19. Mar 3, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.