HR 1737
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.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:41 AM
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Bill overview
This bill asks the Secretary of Commerce to study the possibility of building a new underwater fiber optic cable connecting the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. The study will assess the potential benefits, costs, and challenges of such a project, including its impact on national security, economic opportunities, and telecommunications infrastructure. The report will also consider the feasibility of establishing a secure data center in the U.S. Virgin Islands to support critical communications.
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Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] Plaskett
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