House Commerce to Mark Up Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, 6 Other Bills
The House Commerce Committee said Saturday that it plans a vote Tuesday on the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act (HR-1618) and six other telecom bills as part of a markup session.
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The other bills include the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act (HR-1455), the Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act (HR-1709), the DiasporaLink Act (HR-1737), the unnumbered Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications (Alert) Parity Act, the unnumbered NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act and the unnumbered Promoting U.S. Wireless Leadership Act. The markup session will begin at 2 p.m. in 2123 Rayburn.
HR-1618 would require the FCC to review and potentially change satellite rules to promote precision agriculture. HR-1455 would provide statutory authority for ITS’ role in managing NTIA’s telecom and spectrum technology programs. HR-1709 would require NTIA to report on the cybersecurity of wireless networks and vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and surveillance by adversaries. HR-1737 would direct NTIA to research the feasibility of building an undersea fiber cable between the U.S. and Africa. The Alert Parity Act would require the FCC to allow satellite direct-to-cell service providers and others to apply to access spectrum to fill in wireless coverage gaps in unserved areas specifically to provide connectivity for emergency services. The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act would create an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within NTIA. The Promoting U.S. Wireless Leadership Act would direct NTIA to encourage U.S. companies and others to participate in international standards-setting bodies.