H.R. 4950 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Data BRIDGE Act
H.R. 4950 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Aug 12, 2025, sponsored by Erin Houchin with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 12, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Data Broadband Reporting and Integration for Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas Act or the Data BRIDGE Act This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the National Broadband Map to include data on the location of agricultural areas as a layer of the map and to maintain this data in the map moving forward.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Erin Houchin (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 12, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0. (Sep 16, 2026)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4950 (119th Congress): Data BRIDGE Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-4950/data-bridge-act (accessed 2026-10-13).