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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 25, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
S. 2343

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 2, 2018)

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States. The task force must identify current gaps in the availability of broadband Internet access service on agricultural land and recommend policies to expand its deployment.

The Department of Agriculture and the FCC shall jointly submit to the task force a list of all federal programs or resources available for the expansion of broadband Internet access service on unserved agricultural land.

The FCC shall renew the task force every two years until it terminates on January 1, 2025.

What just happenedDec 10, 2018

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
13 cosponsors6 D6 R1 I
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  1. Dec 10, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Dec 10, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Dec 10, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7367-7368; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7367-7368)

  5. Dec 6, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7367-7368; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7367-7368)

  6. Oct 2, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615.

  7. Oct 2, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-342.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Oct 2, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-342.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Apr 25, 2018Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Jan 25, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Jan 25, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 2, 20181

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States. The task force must identify current gaps in the availability of broadband Internet access service on agricultural land and recommend policies to expand its deployment.

The Department of Agriculture and the FCC shall jointly submit to the task force a list of all federal programs or resources available for the expansion of broadband Internet access service on unserved agricultural land.

The FCC shall renew the task force every two years until it terminates on January 1, 2025.

Introduced in SenateJan 25, 2018

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018

This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Task Force for Meeting Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States. The task force's duties include: (1) identifying and measuring current gaps in broadband Internet access service coverage of cropland and ranchland; (2) assembling a comprehensive guide of all federal programs and resources working to expand broadband Internet access service on unserved cropland and ranchland; and (3) developing policy recommendations to promote the rapid, expanded deployment of fixed and mobile broadband Internet access service on unserved cropland and ranchland.

Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018 — Informed