Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act

Max L. Miller

Republican · OH · Representative

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• Addison P. McDowell (R-NC-6)Original· 2026-05-14
• Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8)Original· 2026-05-14

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-05-14

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The federal government would maintain and expand a fleet of specialized ships designed to protect and repair underwater cables that carry internet, phone, and power signals across the ocean. The fleet would grow to include at least 6 vessels capable of responding to cable damage or security threats, ensuring that critical infrastructure connecting the United States to other countries remains operational. This affects telecommunications companies, internet users, and national security by reducing dependence on foreign ships for maintaining these vital undersea networks.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8808 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8808 To amend title 46, United States Code, to expand the Cable Security Fleet to not less than 6 vessels, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2026 Mr. Miller of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Luttrell, and Mr. McDowell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, to expand the Cable Security Fleet to not less than 6 vessels, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act''. SEC. 2. CABLE SECURITY FLEET EXPANSION. (a) Establishment of the Cable Security Fleet.--Section 53202(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``two'' and inserting ``not less than 6''. (b) Payments.--Section 53206(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``equal to $5,000,000'' and inserting ``up to $7,000,000''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 53209 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2035'' and inserting ``$56,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2040''. <all>

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