H.R. 1737: 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.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-24 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-27):
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. The report must include, among other topics, an assessment of the potential establishment of a data center and high-security cloud services facility in the U.S. Virgin Islands for certain national security communications.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Russ Fulcher | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1737?
H.R. 1737 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1737 are available on congress.gov.
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