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HR 3212

LAST ACRE Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Costa and 1 co-sponsor

HR 3212 LAST ACRE Act aims to expand rural connectivity to spur adoption of agricultural technology, helping farmers access broadband, IoT devices, and data-driven farming.

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Bill Summary · HR 3212

Summary of HR 3212 — LAST ACRE Act of 2025

Quick overview

  • Bill number & title: HR 3212, Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2025 (LAST ACRE Act of 2025)
  • Status: Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor Brad Finstad; cosponsor Jim Costa
  • Related legislation: Companion bill in the Senate, S. 1617

Purpose and intent

  • The act is named to emphasize improving connectivity in rural regions to spur the adoption and use of technology in agriculture. While the full text is not provided here, the title suggests a focus on linking or expanding access to broadband or other communications infrastructure to support agricultural technology and rural farming operations.

Key provisions (not currently in the provided text)

  • The available materials do not include the bill’s specific provisions, funding mechanisms, or regulatory changes. As introduced, there is no publicly listed detail on:
    • How federal funding or programs would be used or allocated
    • Eligible recipients (e.g., individual farmers, cooperatives, broadband providers, public entities)
    • Timelines, milestones, or reporting requirements
    • Any regulatory reforms, partnerships, or oversight provisions
  • Note: A complete understanding of substantive changes would require the full text of the bill.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Primary expected beneficiaries (based on the title): Farmers and ranchers in rural areas, agricultural technology companies, rural broadband providers, and research/extension institutions serving agriculture.
  • Potential impacts if enacted:
    • Improved rural connectivity enabling adoption of precision agriculture, IoT devices, remote sensing, and data-driven farming practices.
    • Potential economic benefits for rural communities through increased productivity and new agriculture tech opportunities.
    • Possible expansion or creation of federal programs, grants, or partnerships aimed at expanding broadband or communication infrastructure in rural areas.
  • Until the bill text is available, these outcomes are prospective and depend on the specific provisions enacted.

Legislative process and timeline

  • Committee action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Energy and Commerce (with a period to be determined by the Speaker).
  • Next steps (typical): If the committees report the bill, it would move to the House floor for debate and a vote. A Senate companion (S. 1617) may be considered in parallel or subsequently. Final passage would require reconciliation if there are differences between House and Senate versions, followed by signature or veto considerations.
  • Official tracking: For the latest status, refer to Congress.gov or the House clerk’s site, using bill number HR 3212.

Related companion legislation

  • Senate companion: S. 1617

If you’d like, I can pull the latest official text and provide a more detailed comparison once the bill’s provisions are available, or summarize any amendments filed during committee consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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