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New Standards for Precision Agriculture Technology and Supply Chain Security.

This Act aims to make it easier for farmers to adopt advanced technologies like GPS, AI, and sensors by establishing uniform technical standards. These standards are intended to reduce costs and increase food production efficiency while specifically addressing cybersecurity risks and protecting agricultural systems from foreign influence.
Key points
Mandates the creation of voluntary technical standards for precision agriculture equipment (e.g., sensors, GPS systems) to promote interoperability and lower adoption costs for farmers.
Requires cybersecurity and supply chain protection to be considered when developing new agricultural technology standards.
Promotes the use of advanced wireless technology (5G and beyond) and Artificial Intelligence in farming to reduce resource consumption (e.g., fertilizer, water, fuel).
Ensures that communication technology providers in agriculture are not controlled by "foreign adversaries," enhancing national security.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1985
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Precision Agriculture Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1985.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the creation of voluntary technical standards for precision agriculture equipment (e.g., sensors, GPS systems) to promote interoperability and lower adoption costs for farmers.
  • Requires cybersecurity and supply chain protection to be considered when developing new agricultural technology standards.
  • Promotes the use of advanced wireless technology (5G and beyond) and Artificial Intelligence in farming to reduce resource consumption (e.g., fertilizer, water, fuel).
  • Ensures that communication technology providers in agriculture are not controlled by "foreign adversaries," enhancing national security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Informatization Security