Bills · 118th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 4/26/23Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic207 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Republican202 Yea · 11 Nay · 9 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Robert E. Latta ( Republican · OH-5)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
3/3/23
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Status
3/3/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
3/3/23Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/3/23Introduced in House
3/8/23Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0 .
3/8/23Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
3/23/23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
3/24/23Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
3/24/23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
4/25/23At 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.
4/25/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1339.
4/25/23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1925-1927)
4/25/23Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
4/25/23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
4/25/23Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-42.
4/26/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4/26/23On 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)
4/26/23Passed/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)
4/26/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2039)
5/1/23Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.