H.R.2503

Undersea Cable Control Act

Chamber Passed·9/3/25

Undersea Cable Control Act mandates strategy to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing technologies for undersea cables.

The Undersea Cable Control Act requires the President to develop a strategy to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing technologies essential for undersea cables. This strategy includes identifying items needed for undersea cables, evaluating export controls, and establishing agreements with allies to enforce these controls. The Secretary of Commerce must assess the export and transfer of these items, considering their potential end uses and users. The President must also report annually to Congress on the strategy and its implementation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Sep 3, 2025
Current
Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Sep 3, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sep 2, 2025

House

Mr. Baumgartner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 2, 2025

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3733-3734)