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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Bill Number

HR 3385

Introduced

May 16, 2023

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Topics

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies Government buildings, facilities, and property Government studies and investigations Science, Technology, Communications Virgin Islands

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Summary

This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a report to Congress that assesses the feasibility, value, cost, and security implications of a submarine fiber optic cable to connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Actions

Mar 6, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 5, 2024

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2024

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H801-802)
Mar 5, 2024

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H801-802)
Mar 5, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3385.
Mar 5, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H801-803)
Mar 5, 2024

Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 2, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 191.
Oct 2, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-239.
Jul 27, 2023

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Jul 27, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 12, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 12, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 16, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 16, 2023

Introduced in House

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