H.R. 8069 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Mar 24, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 8069
A BILL
Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC-2) · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · International Affairs · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 24, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Title I — International coordination and engagement on critical undersea infrastructure · 7
- Sec. 101FindingsNo change
- Sec. 102Sense of CongressNo change
- Sec. 103Enhancing United States Government engagement at the International Cable Protection Committee and other relevant international bodies to safeguard United States interestsNo change
- Sec. 104Imposition of sanctions with respect to critical undersea infrastructure sabotageNo change
- Sec. 105Report on activities by the People’s Republic of China and the Russian FederationNo change
- Sec. 106Report on potential sabotage of critical undersea infrastructureNo change
- Sec. 107Engaging foreign partners to strengthen the security of critical undersea infrastructureNo change