Requires the Federal Communications Commission to add a map layer showing where agricultural areas are located to its National Broadband Map, within 180 days of enactment.

Official title: Data BRIDGE Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 12-AUG-2025

Referred 12-AUG-2025

Approved by committee 16-SEP-2026

Key points

Directs the FCC to update its National Broadband Map within 180 days and keep it updated, adding a layer showing agricultural area locations
Requires the FCC to consult the Secretary of Agriculture, including existing USDA data on agricultural areas, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, State representatives, and other stakeholders
Short title: the Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act, or the Data BRIDGE Act

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (2)

Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor Erin Houchin (R-IN) Cosponsors · 15

■ 8 D■ 7 R

8 Democrats

7 Republicans

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