Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

Bill: 118-hr-1339
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2023-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Congressional oversight
Internet, web applications, social media
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: 

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review, and recommend changes to, its rules for fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellites to promote precision agriculture (an information- and technology-based management system used to identify, analyze, and manage variability in agricultural production for optimum profitability, sustainability, and environmental protection).
 
In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with a task force that advises the FCC on ways to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.

action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review, and recommend changes to, its rules for fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellites to promote precision agriculture (an information- and technology-based management system used to identify, analyze, and manage variability in agricultural production for optimum profitability, sustainability, and environmental protection).
 
In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with a task force that advises the FCC on ways to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.

action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

 
This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review, and recommend changes to, its rules for fixed, mobile, and earth exploration satellites to promote precision agriculture (an information- and technology-based management system used to identify, analyze, and manage variability in agricultural production for optimum profitability, sustainability, and environmental protection).
 
In conducting its review, the FCC must consult with a task force that advises the FCC on ways to assess and advance broadband internet on unserved agricultural land and promote precision agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 11 (Roll no. 200). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1925-1926)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 11 (Roll no. 200). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1925-1926)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2039)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1339.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-42.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-42.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
action_date: 2023-03-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
action_date: 2023-03-08
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-03
text: Introduced in House