HR 1618 · 119th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(2025-07-15)
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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. …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1618, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Apr 21, 2025As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 4, 2025
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