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Data BRIDGE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4950| House 
| Updated: 8/12/2025
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (10)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Data BRIDGE Act , mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) enhance its existing National Broadband Map. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the FCC is required to integrate a new data layer specifically identifying the location of agricultural areas across the United States. To ensure accuracy and comprehensive data integration, the Commission must engage in consultations with several key entities. These include the Secretary of Agriculture , the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, representatives from various States, and other relevant stakeholders as deemed appropriate by the FCC.
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Timeline
Aug 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • August 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

Data BRIDGE Act

USA119th CongressHR-4950| House 
| Updated: 8/12/2025
This legislation, known as the Data BRIDGE Act , mandates that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) enhance its existing National Broadband Map. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the FCC is required to integrate a new data layer specifically identifying the location of agricultural areas across the United States. To ensure accuracy and comprehensive data integration, the Commission must engage in consultations with several key entities. These include the Secretary of Agriculture , the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, representatives from various States, and other relevant stakeholders as deemed appropriate by the FCC.
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Timeline
Aug 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • August 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (10)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted