H.R. 1737

119th CongressPassed House

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.

Sponsored by Stacey E. Plaskett (Democrat-VI)

Africa Policy Europe & NATO Infrastructure Investment Technology & Innovation Telecommunications & Broadband

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Jun 24, 2025 · Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jun 23, 2025 · House floor actions

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jun 23, 2025 · House floor actions

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)

Jun 23, 2025 · House floor actions

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.

Jun 23, 2025 · Library of Congress

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 · House floor actions

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)

Jun 23, 2025 · House floor actions

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 12, 2025 · Library of Congress

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.

Jun 12, 2025 · House floor actions

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.

Jun 12, 2025 · House floor actions

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.

Mar 4, 2025 · House committee actions

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 4, 2025 · House committee actions

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Feb 27, 2025 · Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025 · Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Feb 27, 2025 · House floor actions

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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July 2026

Lobbying reported · Competitive Carriers Association · Jul 20

Competitive Carriers Association reported 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) lobbying for Competitive Carriers Association — $170,000

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