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.
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.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
May 14, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 10, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 10, 2026