Data BRIDGE Act

Hozzl · 2026-09-02T08:06:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4950 Data BRIDGE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/2/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4950

This bill, designated as H.R. 4950 in the 119th Congress, aims to instruct the Federal Communications Commission to add a specific layer to the National Broadband Map focusing on the geographical information of agricultural areas. The bill includes provisions related to this data incorporation and outlines other related purposes or actions to be taken by the FCC. Introduced on August 12, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4950

Bill HR 4950 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 12, 2025. Bill HR 4950 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 12, 2025. Bill HR 4950's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of September 1, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4950

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4950

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.

Comments

Braylon Martinez

1,087

1 year ago

This bill is a waste of time and money. Why do we need to know the location of agricultural areas on a broadband map? It's not like it's going to make my internet any faster. Just another example of government overreach. #ridiculous