Robert Latta (R-OH)
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the ``Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act,'' directs the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a specific review. The Commission is tasked with looking at its rules regarding fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service. The goal of this review is to determine if rule changes can be implemented to promote precision agriculture. If such changes are possible, the Commission must develop recommendations for them. Finally, the Commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to specific House and Senate committees within 15 months of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill is directly aimed at enhancing precision agriculture through improved satellite connectivity.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Enhancing satellite connectivity directly benefits rural areas where precision agriculture is practiced.
- Scored +2
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
The bill seeks to improve satellite connectivity, which is a form of remote internet/data access for agriculture.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Promotion of Precision Agriculture: The bill directs the Commission to review rules to determine if changes can be implemented to promote precision agriculture. This could potentially benefit those involved in the agricultural sector (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill is directly aimed at enhancing precision agriculture through improved satellite connectivity. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Enhancing satellite connectivity directly benefits rural areas where precision agriculture is practiced. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports the agricultural business sector through improved technological infrastructure.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The review aims to promote precision agriculture, which may provide long-term economic efficiency gains. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — By promoting precision agriculture, the bill may support smaller-scale high-tech farming operations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill seeks to improve satellite connectivity, which is a form of remote internet/data access for agriculture.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically targets satellite connectivity to aid the agricultural sector, which is vital for rural development.
- 7/15/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 7/14/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3211)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1618.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3211-3212)
- Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 7/10/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-195.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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