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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
June 24, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 24, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)
Jun 23, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.
Jun 23, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23, 2025Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jun 12, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Jun 12, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Jun 12, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 4, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 2025