Promoting Precision Agriculture Act of 2023
HR 1697, the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act of 2023, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop voluntary, industry-led standards for precision agriculture equipment within two years. These standards aim to improve compatibility between farm technologies like GPS systems, soil sensors, and data software, helping farmers reduce input waste (such as water, fertilizer, and fuel) and boost efficiency. The bill requires coordination with the FCC and NIST to address cybersecurity, connectivity needs, and the role of 5G/AI in farming, while mandating annual GAO assessments to track adoption and standard effectiveness. It directly affects farmers using precision tools, technology providers, and standards organizations, without imposing new regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 22, 2023
Last action May 11, 2023
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
May 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Discharged.
lower
Apr 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
lower
Mar 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Mar 22, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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