Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
USA119th CongressHR-1618| House
| Updated: 7/15/2025
Robert E. Latta
Republican Representative
Ohio
Cosponsors (2)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) undertake a comprehensive review of its existing rules pertaining to fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite services. The primary objective of this review is to ascertain whether modifications to these regulations could be made, under the FCC's current authority, to actively promote the advancement and adoption of precision agriculture technologies. Following this assessment, if the FCC identifies viable rule changes, it is then required to develop specific recommendations for their implementation. Ultimately, the Commission must submit a detailed report to both the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation within 15 months of the Act's enactment, outlining the review's findings and any proposed rule changes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212: 1)
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.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212: 1)
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)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, Communications
Agricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural researchCongressional oversightInternet, web applications, social mediaSpacecraft and satellites
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
USA119th CongressHR-1618| House
| Updated: 7/15/2025
This legislation mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) undertake a comprehensive review of its existing rules pertaining to fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite services. The primary objective of this review is to ascertain whether modifications to these regulations could be made, under the FCC's current authority, to actively promote the advancement and adoption of precision agriculture technologies. Following this assessment, if the FCC identifies viable rule changes, it is then required to develop specific recommendations for their implementation. Ultimately, the Commission must submit a detailed report to both the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation within 15 months of the Act's enactment, outlining the review's findings and any proposed rule changes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212: 1)
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.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212: 1)
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)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Robert E. Latta
Republican Representative
Ohio
Cosponsors (2)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Agricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural researchCongressional oversightInternet, web applications, social mediaSpacecraft and satellites