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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL2) reintroduced the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, which will help farmers across America more easily incorporate technology into their operations. 

Latta and Kelly previously introduced the bill in the 118th Congress, where it passed the U.S. House by a vote of 409-11 on April 26, 2023. 

"Farmers in Ohio's Fifth District know that in order to continue producing high-yield crops, they need access to 21st Century technology," Latta said. "That's why I'm reintroducing my Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, which will increase productivity and enhance the farming operations of those in Ohio and across America. The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved my bill last Congress, and I'm hopeful that it will receive the same swift, bipartisan support this Congress." 

"Illinois's Second District grew from 2,000 to over 4,500 farms strong, and a vast majority of them are family owned," Kelly said. "They are the backbone of our food supply, with many of them directly providing nutritious foods to our communities. I'm proud to work with Rep. Latta again to introduce the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act to help our farmers maximize yield and profitability. Farmers should have access to agriculture innovation and ingenuity."

Background:

The Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review its current satellite rules to determine if rule changes can be made to promote precision agriculture. This bill continues to build upon Latta's Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, included in the Farm Bill and signed into law in 2018, which established the Precision Agriculture Task Force.