U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB4950: Data BRIDGE Act
Status: In committee, September 16, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, August 12, 2025:
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. 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 . SECTION 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.
Sponsors
- Erin Houchin (R, HD-009) · primary sponsor
- Robin Kelly (D, HD-002)
- Glenn Thompson (R, HD-PA-15)
- Eric Sorensen (D, HD-017)
- Zachary Nunn (R, 3)
- Jim Costa (D)
- Adrian Smith (R, HD-NE-3)
- Darren Soto (D, HD-FL-9)
- Frank Mrvan (D, HD-001)
- Brad Finstad (R, HD-001)
- Eugene Vindman (D, HD-007)
- Greg Landsman (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- : Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Internet, web applications, social media, Science, Technology, Communications, Digital media, Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies, Geography and mapping
Common questions
- What is HB4950?
- HB4950 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Data BRIDGE Act.
- What does HB4950 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB4950?
- In committee as of September 16, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0. (September 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4950?
- Erin Houchin (R, HD-009), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4950?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4950
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