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Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/18/2025 · Introduced: 9/18/2025

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

  • The bill prohibits requiring authorization for undersea fiber optic cable activities within national marine sanctuaries if they have already been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
  • The Secretary is not allowed to prohibit the installation or operation of undersea cables that have been previously authorized.
  • The bill amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to reflect these changes regarding undersea fiber optic cable activities.
119th Congressin committeeHR. 261(Passed House)Official page

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