Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review its satellite communication rules to identify potential changes that could better support precision agriculture. The FCC must consult a task force established under the 2018 farm bill and, if changes are possible, develop recommendations for implementation. The FCC must submit a report to Congress within 15 months detailing the findings and any proposed rule changes. This review specifically targets rules for fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite services to improve connectivity for farmers using precision agriculture technologies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
House Passage
Jul 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Jul 15, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Jul 15, 2025
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
lower
Jul 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
lower
Jul 14, 2025
Introduced
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Jul 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert E. Latta
RRepublican
Co
Erin Houchin
RRepublican
Co
Robin L. Kelly
DDemocratic
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