To require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a task force for meeting the connectivity and technology needs of precision agriculture in the United States.
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's duties include:
USDA 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 task force must submit annually to the FCC a report that details: (1) the status of fixed and mobile broadband Internet access service coverage of agricultural land; (2) the projected future connectivity need of agricultural operations, farmers, and ranchers; and (3) steps taken to accurately measure the availability of broadband Internet access service on agricultural land and the limitations of current measurement processes.
The FCC shall renew the task force every two years until it terminates on January 1, 2025.
(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out this bill.
Held at the desk.
Became Public Law No: 115-334.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-837.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-837.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647.
Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6595-6597)
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4881.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6632-6633)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 4 (Roll no. 367).(text: CR H6595-6596)
Roll Call #367 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 4 (Roll no. 367). (text: CR H6595-6596)
Roll Call #367 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.