Congress Revives Effort to Expand Satellite Connectivity for Farmers

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – A bill revived Wednesday would require the Federal Communications Commission to assess its existing satellite rules to enhance farmers ability to utilize precision agriculture technologies.

The Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, sponsored by Reps. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, would direct the FCC, working with the Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture, to review regulations governing fixed satellite service, mobile satellite service, and earth exploration satellite service. 

The FCC would be required to submit a report to Congress within 15 months outlining its findings and any recommended rule modifications to improve agricultural connectivity.