Establishes security policies and measures for submarine cables in the U.S.

The United States Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026 sets forth requirements for the landing and operation of submarine cables in the United States. It mandates the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector to establish a policy addressing potential security concerns related to submarine cables. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must adopt standard and enhanced security measures for licensing submarine cables, considering the committee's recommendations.

Establishes security policies and measures for submarine cables in the U.S.

The United States Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026 sets forth requirements for the landing and operation of submarine cables in the United States. It mandates the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector to establish a policy addressing potential security concerns related to submarine cables. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must adopt standard and enhanced security measures for licensing submarine cables, considering the committee's recommendations.