H.R. 1339 · 118th Congress · House

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Mar 3, 23
Passed House
Apr 26, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

07Apr 25, 2023

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.

00Mar 3, 2023

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 Timeline

21
  1. MAY 01, 2023IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. APR 26, 2023Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H2039)

  3. APR 26, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #200

    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)

    409Yea
    11Nay
    0NV
  4. APR 26, 2023Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #200

    (2/3 required): 409 - 11 (Roll no. 200). (text: 4/25/2023 CR H1925-1926)

    409Yea
    11Nay
    0NV
  5. APR 26, 2023Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. APR 25, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-42.

    118Yea
    42Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 25, 2023Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-42.

    118Yea
    42Nay
    0NV
  8. APR 25, 2023Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.

  9. APR 25, 2023Floor

    Mr

    Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. APR 25, 2023Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H1925-1927)

    1925Yea
    1927Nay
    0NV
  11. APR 25, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1339.

  12. APR 25, 2023Floor

    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.

  13. MAR 24, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. MAR 24, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

    46Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  15. MAR 23, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. MAR 08, 2023Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. MAR 08, 2023Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .

    27Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  18. MAR 03, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. MAR 03, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  20. MAR 03, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  21. MAR 03, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: May 1, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Apr 25, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 24, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 23, 2023

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 8, 2023

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 8, 2023

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Communications and Technology Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 3, 2023

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 3, 2023

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