Bill Detail
H.R. 4950
Congress: 119
Title
Data BRIDGE Act
Summary
Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act or the Data BRIDGE Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the National Broadband Map to include data on the location of agricultural areas as a layer of the map and to maintain this data in the map moving forward. (The map depicts the availability of broadband internet service across the United States.) In incorporating this data, the FCC must consult with (1) the Department of Agriculture, including with respect to existing data on the location of agricultural areas; and (2) with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, states, and other relevant stakeholders.
Sponsor
Rep. Erin Houchin [R-IN-9]
Status
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Status as of Sep 26, 9:22 PM · synced 5d ago
Introduced
2025-08-12
Data source mode: congress-gov
Bill Engagement
Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act or the Data BRIDGE Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FC…
Lobbyists on the case
- Competitive Carriers Association1 filing · 3 lobs
- Maribeth Collins2026 Q1Competitive Carriers Association · Rep. Patrick Meehan, Legislative Director '11 Rep. Bill Shuster, LA, LC, Staff Asst. '05-'11
- Timothy Donovan2026 Q1
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