Round voting button logo

S.3249

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025

Introduced·11/20/25

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025 enhances U.S. coordination on subsea fiber-optic cables.

The Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025 aims to bolster U.S. coordination on subsea fiber-optic cables. It establishes an interagency committee to lead efforts in protecting and improving the resilience of subsea cables, facilitating permitting, and coordinating with non-Federal entities. The act also mandates sanctions against foreign persons damaging subsea cables, affecting national security. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of State to submit reports on U.S. engagement with allies and partners, and on subsea cable activities by China and Russia.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDD
5
4
RRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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. Without written report.

Feb 10

Senate

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

Jan 29

Senate

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