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Congress·Reported·20 days ago

Senate Committee Advances Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act to Guard Against Sabotage

Also known as: Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • Congress is moving to protect the undersea cables that provide Taiwan with internet and energy. These cables are vital for the island's economy and safety, but they are easily damaged by ships dragging anchors or intentional sabotage.
  • The bill would create a new team led by the State Department to monitor these cables in real-time. This team would use advanced technology to detect when a cable is being tampered with and share that information with Taiwan immediately.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy would work with Taiwan to patrol the waters where these cables are located. They would look for suspicious ships that might be trying to cut the lines to disrupt communications.
  • If a person or company is caught sabotaging these cables, the U.S. would hit them with serious penalties. This includes freezing their money in U.S. banks and banning them from traveling to the United States.
  • The plan includes $20 million in yearly funding through 2032 to help Taiwan and other partners build the tools they need to fix damaged cables quickly. This ensures that if a cable is cut, the internet and power can be restored as fast as possible.
  • This action comes after several incidents where cables were severed, leaving thousands of people without internet for weeks. Lawmakers are concerned these disruptions are part of a strategy to isolate Taiwan from the rest of the world.
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Milestones

4 milestones5 actions
Feb 10, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.

Feb 10, 2026Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

Jan 29, 2026Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jul 9, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Jul 9, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related News

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Taipei Times·8 months ago

US bill aims to protect Taiwan's undersea cables

A bill aimed at protecting Taiwan's undersea communications cables from Chinese 'gray zone' tactics was introduced in the US Senate, calling for real-time monitoring systems, rapid-response protocols, and improved maritime surveillance to defend against sabotage.

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Taiwan News·8 months ago

US senators propose Taiwan undersea cable resilience bill

Senators John Curtis and Jacky Rosen introduced the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act to safeguard infrastructure and deter China's gray zone operations. The bill outlines a State Department-led initiative involving the DoD, DHS, and US Coast Guard for real-time monitoring.

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Ripon Advance·8 months ago

Curtis sponsors bipartisan Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act

U.S. Sen. John Curtis proposed a bipartisan bill to enhance the security and protection of undersea communication cables for Taiwan. The act would establish a comprehensive initiative led by the State Department to deploy monitoring systems and enhance international cooperation.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act

Bill NumberS 2222
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.

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