{"bill":{"id":"119-hr-1618","congress":119,"type":"HR","number":1618,"title":"Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act","originChamber":"House","introducedDate":"2025-02-26","sponsors":[{"bioguideId":"L000566","fullName":"Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]","party":"R","state":"OH","district":5}],"cosponsorsCount":2,"latestAction":{"actionDate":"2025-07-15","text":"Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation."},"policyArea":"Science, Technology, Communications","subjects":["Agricultural practices and innovations","Agricultural research","Congressional oversight","Internet, web applications, social media","Spacecraft and satellites"],"actions":[{"date":"2025-07-15","text":"Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Senate","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-14","text":"Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-14","text":"On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-14","text":"Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.","type":"Floor","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-14","text":"DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-14","text":"Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-14","text":"Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.","type":"Floor","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-10","text":"Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.","type":"Calendars","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-10","text":"Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.","type":"Committee","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-07-10","text":"Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.","type":"Committee","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-03-04","text":"Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-03-04","text":"Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held","type":"Committee","chamber":"House committee actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-02-26","text":"Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"House floor actions","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-02-26","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false},{"date":"2025-02-26","text":"Introduced in House","type":"IntroReferral","chamber":"Library of Congress","hasVote":false}],"summary":"<p><strong>Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act</strong></p><p>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&nbsp;and uncrewed aircraft systems (commonly known as drones)&nbsp;to optimize production and sustainability.</p><p>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.&nbsp;</p>","updateDate":"2026-02-04T04:11:37Z"},"markets":[],"stateBills":[],"meta":{"sources":["congress.gov"],"latencyMs":761,"ts":"2026-04-19T10:18:11.381Z"},"nextActions":{"inspect":[],"related":[{"description":"Search related legislation","method":"GET","url":"/api/public/query-gov?q=Precision%20Agriculture%20Satellite%20Connectivity%20Act"}]}}