H.R. 4950 Reported by committee Science, Technology, Communications

Data BRIDGE Act

To direct the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate into the National Broadband Map of the Commission a layer that presents data on the location of agricultural areas, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] Introduced August 12, 2025 Cosponsors 15 (8 D, 7 R) Latest action September 16, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Sep 1, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  4. Sep 1, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Aug 12, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  6. Aug 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  7. Aug 12, 2025 Introduced in House

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