119th Congress Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1618: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Passed House
- Introduced (completed)
- Passed House (completed)
- Passed Senate (not reached)
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- Became law (not reached)
Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Robin Kelly D-ILOriginal
- Erin Houchin R-IN
Who scored on this bill
- 1Robert Latta SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
- 2Erin HouchinCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
- 2Robin KellyCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History
- Passed the House by voice vote.
- Introduced in the House by Robert Latta.
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- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.