H.R.8069

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

Introduced·3/24/26

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 enhances U.S. coordination and engagement on critical undersea infrastructure.

The Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 aims to bolster U.S. coordination and engagement on critical undersea infrastructure. It establishes an interagency committee to protect and improve subsea telecommunications infrastructure, facilitate licensing and permitting, and promote information sharing. The act also mandates sanctions against foreign persons responsible for sabotage and requires reports on activities by China and Russia, potential sabotage incidents, and U.S. engagement with allies and partners.

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History

Mar 24

House

Introduced in House

Mar 24

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.