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Undersea Cable Control Act

USA118th CongressHR-1189| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Undersea Cable Control Act The bill seeks to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring goods and technologies capable of supporting the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is China or any foreign government or nongovernment person (entity or individual) engaged in certain conduct that significantly and adversely affects U.S. security. The President must seek to enter into agreements with allies and partners to prevent such goods and technologies from being available to foreign adversaries. Furthermore, the Department of Commerce must determine the appropriate level of export and transfer controls for such technologies under the Export Administration Regulations. The bill also requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to prevent such goods and technologies from being available to foreign adversaries. The President must report annually to Congress on this strategy.

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2023
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 27, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1451-1452)
Mar 27, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1189.
Mar 27, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)
Mar 27, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)
Mar 27, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • March 27, 2023
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 27, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1451-1452)


  • March 27, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1189.


  • March 27, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)


  • March 27, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)


  • March 27, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 28, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Undersea Cable Control Act

USA118th CongressHR-1189| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Undersea Cable Control Act The bill seeks to prevent foreign adversaries from acquiring goods and technologies capable of supporting the construction, maintenance, or operation of undersea cable projects. For the purposes of this bill, a foreign adversary is China or any foreign government or nongovernment person (entity or individual) engaged in certain conduct that significantly and adversely affects U.S. security. The President must seek to enter into agreements with allies and partners to prevent such goods and technologies from being available to foreign adversaries. Furthermore, the Department of Commerce must determine the appropriate level of export and transfer controls for such technologies under the Export Administration Regulations. The bill also requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to prevent such goods and technologies from being available to foreign adversaries. The President must report annually to Congress on this strategy.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2023
Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 27, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1451-1452)
Mar 27, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1189.
Mar 27, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)
Mar 27, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)
Mar 27, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • March 27, 2023
    Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • March 27, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1451-1452)


  • March 27, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1189.


  • March 27, 2023
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)


  • March 27, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1451)


  • March 27, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 28, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesChinaCongressional oversightLicensing and registrationsTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTrade restrictions