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119-hr-1985119th CongressWALLET

Promoting Precision Agriculture Act

Sponsored By: Representative Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

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Summary

Creates voluntary interconnectivity standards for precision agriculture equipment. The bill would have USDA work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Federal Communications Commission to build private-sector led, consensus standards, guidelines, and best practices while the Government Accountability Office monitors progress.

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  • Farmers and ranchers: Would get common standards to make sensors, GPS, yield monitors, and other precision tools work together, which aims to lower the hassle and cost of adopting precision technology.
  • Equipment makers and software providers: Encourages private-sector consensus standards to improve interoperability and promote U.S. leadership in standards development and defines "trusted providers" and "foreign adversary" to frame supply chain risk.
  • Federal agencies and oversight: USDA must develop the standards within 2 years and consult state, local, and sector agencies. The GAO would review the standards 1 year after they are developed and then every 2 years for the next 8 years.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

GAO reviews of farm tech standards

GAO would review the standards one year after USDA issues them, then every two years for eight years. Reviews would check that the standards stay voluntary, involve industry groups, and encourage adoption. GAO would send reports to key House and Senate agriculture and science committees.

Voluntary tech standards for farm gear

Within two years, USDA would develop voluntary, industry-led standards for farm tech to work together. USDA would consult NIST, the FCC, states, and trusted industry groups. The rules would weigh connectivity needs, cybersecurity risks, wireless networks, and AI. The bill would define which farm tools are covered and who is a "trusted" supplier. This could lower adoption burdens and improve security for farms and makers.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

NC • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

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