HR 3479
SECURE American Telecommunications Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:26 AM
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Bill overview
The Secure American Telecommunications Act aims to bolster the security and licensing of submarine and cross-border terrestrial telecommunications cables. It updates licensing procedures for submarine cables, requiring new licenses and imposing stricter security standards, particularly regarding connections to foreign adversaries. The bill also establishes a process for reporting incidents affecting cables, initiates a study on protection zones, and increases penalties for damaging these cables. Finally, it seeks to establish international agreements to standardize security practices.
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