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.

01 — The Text

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Legislative History

Jun 24, 2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 23, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.
Jun 23, 2025 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)
Jun 23, 2025 — Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 12, 2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.