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H.R. 1618119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jul 15, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
Introduced:
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The FCC must study its satellite rules and report to Congress within 15 months on whether changes could support precision agriculture.
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This bill directs the FCC to review its rules on satellite communications to see if changes could support precision agriculture. Precision agriculture uses technology like GPS and sensors to help farmers make more informed decisions about planting, watering, and harvesting. If the FCC finds it has the authority to make changes, it must also write up recommendations and deliver a full report to the relevant congressional committees within 15 months.
This bill directly affects the FCC, which must carry out the review and write the report. Farmers and agricultural businesses that use satellite technology to manage their operations are indirectly affected.
The review could lead to rule changes that affect how satellite services operate for farming purposes. Without the study, Congress would not have a formal FCC assessment of whether current satellite rules are working for agricultural users.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.