H.R. 4950 - Civic Minded

H.R. 4950

Data BRIDGE Act

📅 Sep 16, 2026

Summary:

• Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to add a layer to the National Broadband Map showing the location of agricultural areas within 180 days of enactment
• 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 implementing this update

Additional Details:

• The FCC must maintain the updated map on an ongoing basis after the initial update is completed
• Consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture specifically includes consideration of existing USDA data related to the location of agricultural areas
• The bill is formally titled the "Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act," or the "Data BRIDGE Act," and defines "State" to include each of the several States and the District of Columbia

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