Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Sponsored By: Representative Latta
Passed House
Summary
Precision agriculture satellite connectivity. This bill would require the Federal Communications Commission to review its rules for fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service to identify changes it can make under existing authority to support precision farming. If the FCC finds changes it can implement, it must develop recommendations and submit a report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee within 15 months.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
FCC to review satellite rules for farms
The FCC would review its satellite rules to help precision farming. It would look at fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellite services. If changes are allowed under current law, the FCC would draft recommendations. The FCC would send a report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee within 15 months after enactment. The bill would not add funding or create a new program.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Latta
OH • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
IL • D
Sponsored 2/26/2025
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Sponsored 3/11/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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