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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LATTA:H.R. 1618.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:The Congress shall have Power to make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Executive theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H880]
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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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15:15:19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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15:15:13
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
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15:15:13
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
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15:09:08
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212: 1)
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15:09:03
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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H.R. 1618, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61354
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 4, 2025
Science, Technology, Communications
- Agricultural practices and innovations
2025-03-26T15:38:58Z
- Agricultural research
2025-03-26T15:38:58Z
- Congressional oversight
2025-03-26T15:38:58Z
- Internet, web applications, social media
2025-03-26T15:38:58Z
- Spacecraft and satellites
2025-03-26T15:38:58Z
Science, Technology, Communications
2025-03-10T17:30:53Z
00
2025-02-26
Introduced in House
2025-03-24T13:52:00Z
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review and recommend changes to its satellite rules to promote precision agriculture. Precision agriculture is a general term describing various crop management tools and practices that leverage technology like Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and uncrewed aircraft systems (commonly known as drones) to optimize production and sustainability.
In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture, which advises the FCC on methods to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
255

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
2025-07-17T02:38:21Z
S
Senate
Referred in Senate
RFS
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
104

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
2025-07-16T04:08:22Z
H
House
Engrossed in House
EH
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
102

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
2025-07-11T04:53:17Z
H
House
Reported in House
RH
- Display Title
45

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
2025-03-06T10:23:21Z
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
101

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
2025-03-06T10:23:17Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Official Title as Introduced
6

To require the Federal Communications Commission to review certain rules of the Commission and develop recommendations for rule changes to promote precision agriculture, and for other purposes.
2025-03-06T10:18:35Z
Introduced in House
IH
- Referred in Senate
2025-07-15T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1618rfs/xml/BILLS-119hr1618rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2025-07-14T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1618eh/xml/BILLS-119hr1618eh.xml
- Reported in House
2025-07-10T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1618rh/xml/BILLS-119hr1618rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2025-02-26T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr1618ih/xml/BILLS-119hr1618ih.xml
2025-07-15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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