Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

Bill: 118-hr-1339
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2023-03-03
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations

Agricultural research

Congressional oversight

Internet, web applications, social media

Spacecraft and satellites
Latest action: action_date: 2023-05-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-03-03
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act</b></p> <p>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).</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2023-04-25
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><b>Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act</b></p> <p>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).</p> <p>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.</p>

action_date: 2023-04-26
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p><b>Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act</b></p> <p>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).</p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1339 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 1, 2023 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation AN ACT 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act . 2. Precision agriculture satellite connectivity (a) Review The Commission, in consultation with the Task Force, shall— (1) review the rules of the Commission relating to fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service to determine if there are rule changes that the Commission could implement under existing authority to promote precision agriculture; and (2) if the Commission determines under paragraph (1) that there are rule changes that the Commission could implement, develop recommendations for how to implement the changes. (b) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Task Force The term Task Force means the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States established under section 12511 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ).

Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act . 2. Precision agriculture satellite connectivity (a) Review The Commission, in consultation with the Task Force, shall— (1) review the rules of the Commission relating to fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service to determine if there are rule changes that the Commission could implement under existing authority to promote precision agriculture; and (2) if the Commission determines under paragraph (1) that there are rule changes that the Commission could implement, develop recommendations for how to implement the changes. (b) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Task Force The term Task Force means the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States established under section 12511 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ).

Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 28 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1339 [Report No. 118–42] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2023 Mr. Latta (for himself and Ms. Kelly of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce April 25, 2023 Additional sponsors: Mr. Balderson , Mrs. Lee of Nevada , and Mr. Allen April 25, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Energy and Commerce ; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act . 2. Precision agriculture satellite connectivity (a) Review The Commission, in consultation with the Task Force, shall— (1) review the rules of the Commission relating to fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service to determine if there are rule changes that the Commission could implement under existing authority to promote precision agriculture; and (2) if the Commission determines under paragraph (1) that there are rule changes that the Commission could implement, develop recommendations for how to implement the changes. (b) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Task Force The term Task Force means the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States established under section 12511 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ).

April 25, 2023 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1339 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2023 Mr. Latta (for himself and Ms. Kelly of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act . 2. Precision agriculture satellite connectivity (a) Review The Commission, in consultation with the Task Force, shall— (1) review the rules of the Commission relating to fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service to determine if there are rule changes that the Commission could implement under existing authority to promote precision agriculture; and (2) if the Commission determines under paragraph (1) that there are rule changes that the Commission could implement, develop recommendations for how to implement the changes. (b) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection (a), including any recommendations developed under paragraph (2) of such subsection. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Commission The term Commission means the Federal Communications Commission. (2) Task Force The term Task Force means the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States established under section 12511 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–334 ).