House Bill Requests Report on Trans-Atlantic Submarine Cable Feasibility
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A bill introduced in the House of Representatives directs the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report to Congress. The report must assess the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable. The proposed cable would connect the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Why it matters: This is a directive for information gathering, not a construction order. It asks the Department of Commerce to analyze whether a specific cable route makes economic and technical sense. It does not allocate funds for building the cable or guarantee its construction.
Who it affects
- The Department of Commerce, which must conduct the assessment
The source is the official record on Congress.gov for a House bill; readers should check the original document for specific legislative status and text.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document