S3249Reported by Committee

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-20
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
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Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
Democrat · NH · Senator
Votes with party: 72.5% (824 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.

2026-02-10

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Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to strengthen U.S. involvement in the development and protection of undersea fiber optic cables that carry internet and telecommunications data around the world, likely by increasing government support, investment, or oversight of these critical infrastructure projects. The legislation would help ensure that American companies and interests play a larger role in building and securing these cables, which are essential for global communications and could be vulnerable to foreign interference or damage. This affects telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and potentially national security by reducing dependence on foreign-controlled cable infrastructure.

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