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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 12, 2025
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H.R. 4950In CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications

Data BRIDGE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin (R-IN)13 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 12, 2025
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Activity timeline

Sep 1
1d ago
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 1
1d ago
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Aug 12
Aug 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Aug 12
Aug 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 12
Aug 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 12
Aug 12, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 1
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 1
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Aug 12
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Aug 12
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 12
Introduced in House
Aug 12
Introduced in House

All 14 cosponsors

7 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Democrats (7)
Republicans (7)

In the news

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Broadband Coming To A Field Near You? Data BRIDGE Act Would Bring Connectivity To The Farm - agweb.com
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