To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
119-HR-1737119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025Science, Technology, Communications
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large](D-VI)1 cosponsor
Summary
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a report to Congress that assesses the feasibility, value, cost, and security implications of a submarine fiber optic cable to connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. The report must include, among other topics, an assessment of the potential establishment of a data center and high-security cloud services facility in the U.S. Virgin Islands for certain national security communications.
Subjects
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsVirgin Islands
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 24, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23, 2025Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Jun 12, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 4, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress