Congress Moves to Secure Undersea Cables Against Foreign Sabotage
January 29 – March 24, 2026

U.S. lawmakers are advancing legislation to safeguard critical subsea infrastructure through new sanctions, interagency monitoring, and targeted funding for Taiwan's maritime security. These bills aim to counter suspicious activity from Chinese and Russian vessels while establishing naval patrols.
Policies
Rep. Wilson Introduces the Strategic Subsea Cables Act to Protect Global Data Lines
H.R. 8069
Senate Committee Advances Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act to Guard Against Sabotage
S. 2222
Senate Committee Advances Strategic Subsea Cables Act to Sanction Foreign Groups That Cut Undersea Internet Lines
S. 3249
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