H.R. 2503: Undersea Cable Control Act
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 | 2025-03-31 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-31):
Undersea Cable Control Act
This bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce to take certain actions to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring items needed to support the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is any foreign government or nongovernment person (entity or individual) engaged in certain conduct that significantly and adversely affects U.S. national security.
Within one year of the bill's enactment, the President must seek to enter into agreements with allies and partners to prevent such items from being available to foreign adversaries.
Furthermore, Commerce must determine the appropriate level of export and transfer controls for such items under the Export Administration Regulations.
The bill also requires Commerce to develop a strategy to prevent such items from being available to foreign adversaries. The President must report annually to Congress on this strategy.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-04-08 |
| Brad Sherman | D CA 2025-04-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2503 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2503?
H.R. 2503 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Undersea Cable Control Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2503 are available on congress.gov.
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