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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-24 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6632-6633) | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4881. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6595-6597) | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-23 | Floor | Mr. Lance moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-18 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 647. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-18 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-837. | House floor actions |
| 2018-07-12 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2018-07-12 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2018-06-13 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
| 2018-06-13 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2018-01-26 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. | House committee actions |
| 2018-01-25 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-25 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |