H.R. 261: Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 261 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this legislation, companies wanting to install or repair undersea fiber optic cables running through national marine sanctuaries had to obtain specific permits from the Department of Commerce in addition to any approvals from other state or federal… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.