H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Hearing Information
Meeting Information
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 4:00pm H-313, The Capitol View Announcement »
Meeting Information
Monday, February 9, 2026 - 4:00pm H-313, The Capitol View Announcement »
Meeting Information
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 3:30pm H-313, The Capitol View Announcement »
Video
Bill Text
(as reported)
H. Rept. 119-181PDF
Report from the Committee on Natural Resources to accompany H.R. 261
Hearing Documents
Rule PDF
H. Rept. 119-490PDF
H. Res. ____ PDF
H. Rept. 119-___ PDF
Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲▼ by that column)
| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Version 1 | Huffman (CA) | Democrat | Amends the permit terms to preserve basic protections for sensitive marine sanctuary resources, public comments, and the ability of NOAA to assess fair-market fees when a company chooses to run cables through a National Marine Sanctuary. | Submitted |
| 2 | Version 1 | Cloud (TX), Biggs (AZ), Moore (AL) | Republican | Prohibits the Federal Reserve from studying, developing, or issuing a central bank digital currency. | Submitted |
Committee Votes
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 254
Motion by Mr. McGovern to strike section 4 of the rule, which blocks privileged consideration of measures ending the Administration’s disastrous tariffs until July 31, 2026. Defeated: 3–8
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 255
Motion by Mr. Langworthy to report the rule. Adopted: 8–3