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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.

Introduced Aug 12, 2025

Latest action (Sep 16, 2026) Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee
Policy area
Science, Technology, Communications
Issues
Economy & Taxes
Legislative subjects (2)
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesGeography and mapping

Summary
  • Directs the Federal Communications Commission to update the National Broadband Map within 180 days to incorporate a layer presenting data on the location of agricultural areas.
  • Requires the FCC to maintain the agricultural area layer on the National Broadband Map going forward.
  • Requires the FCC to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, state representatives, and other relevant stakeholders when incorporating agricultural area data into the map.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
14 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Erin Houchin’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • Employer not reported $21,100
  • KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. $13,700
  • ELWOOD STAFFING $12,400
  • ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ $12,399
  • APOLLO $9,100

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Erin Houchin → · Outside spending →

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

More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HR 2805 — PLAN for Broadband Act (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 2 subjects)
  • S 323 — PLAN for Broadband Act (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • S 2882 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 5450 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • S 4870 — Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 (shares 1 subject)

Similar bills (6)

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  • HR 5273 — Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act · Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · Cong. 119 68%
  • HR 5079 — Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act · Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HR 3479 — SECURE American Telecommunications Act · Introduced May 19, 2025 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HR 4610 — BRIDGE Africa Act · Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HR 4331 — Access to Claims Data Act · Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HR 4315 — National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act of 2025 · Introduced Jul 11, 2025 · Cong. 119 65%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Aug 12, 2025

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Committee action

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Meetings where this bill was on the agenda

Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

August 12, 2025

Mrs. Houchin (for herself, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, Mr. Costa, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, and Mr. Soto) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act” or the “Data BRIDGE Act”.

SEC. 2. FCC NATIONAL BROADBAND MAP.

(a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall update (and thereafter maintain) the map described in section 802(c)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)(1)(A)) in a manner that incorporates, as a layer of such map, data on the location of agricultural areas.

(b) Consultation.—In carrying out this section, the Commission shall consult with—

(1) the Secretary of Agriculture, including with respect to existing data of the Department of Agriculture related to the location of agricultural areas;

(2) the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information;

(3) representatives of States; and

(4) representatives of other relevant stakeholders (as determined appropriate by the Commission).

(c) Definitions.—In this section:

(1) Commission.—The term “Commission” means the Federal Communications Commission.

(2) State.—The term “State” means each of the several States and the District of Columbia. <all>

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