A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Introduced, nothing more yet
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Data BRIDGE Act," directs the Federal Communications Commission to update its National Broadband Map. The primary goal is to add a specific layer to the map that shows the location of agricultural areas. This update must be completed within 180 days of the Act's enactment. To ensure accuracy, the Commission is required to consult with various officials and stakeholders. These include the Secretary of Agriculture and representatives from the States.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
Directly benefits farmers by ensuring their lands are accurately mapped for broadband deployment.
- Scored +6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Rural residents in agricultural areas will see improved planning for essential internet connectivity.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
Integrating agricultural data into broadband maps is a significant step toward improving rural digital infrastructure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Mapping Accuracy: The Commission must incorporate a layer presenting data on the location of agricultural areas into the National Broadband Map (Section 2(a)). This provides specific data regarding the location of these essential areas.
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Collaborative Data Integration: The Commission is required to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture regarding existing Department of Agriculture data (Section 2(b)(1)). This ensures that agricultural area data is integrated using existing, relevant information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in 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? — Directly benefits farmers by ensuring their lands are accurately mapped for broadband deployment. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents in agricultural areas will see improved planning for essential internet connectivity. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural business owners benefit from data-driven broadband expansion.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Integrating agricultural data into broadband maps is a significant step toward improving rural digital infrastructure.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Better mapping of agricultural areas enables more precise deployment of broadband services to underserved farmers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases the transparency and accuracy of the National Broadband Map by adding specific agricultural layers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Better data on broadband needs in agricultural areas can facilitate targeted infrastructure investment. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Agricultural small businesses may benefit from improved broadband planning and deployment.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Improved broadband mapping in rural agricultural areas can lead to better telehealth access.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
John JoyceRepublican · Pennsylvania
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Frank MrvanDemocrat · Indiana
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia