S.2222

Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act

Introduced·7/9/25

The Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act aims to protect undersea cables critical to Taiwan's national security.

The Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act establishes the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative to safeguard undersea cables near Taiwan from sabotage. The Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, will develop advanced monitoring systems, enhance maritime domain awareness, and support the hardening of cables. The President will impose sanctions on individuals or entities responsible for damaging these cables, including visa bans and asset freezes.

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Calendar

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Senate Foreign Relations Hearing

History

Feb 10

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

Feb 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.

Jan 29

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.