Requires a study on a new undersea internet cable to boost U.S. national security and connectivity.
This bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to study a new undersea internet cable connecting the U.S., Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. This study would look at the cable's value, cost, and how it could boost national security and connectivity. Right now, no such study is required by the government.
Currently, no federal agency is required to study the idea of a trans-Atlantic fiber optic cable connecting the U.S., Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. If this bill passes, the Secretary of Commerce would be required to deliver a detailed report within one year, assessing the value, cost, and feasibility of such a cable, including its national security benefits and infrastructure needs.
HR 1737 · 119th Congress · February 27, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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