Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Strengthen National Security by Protecting Undersea Cables

Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Strengthen National Security by Protecting Undersea Cables
September 22, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
– Today, U.S. Senator
Marsha Blackburn
(R-Tenn.) released the following statement after introducing the
Undersea Cable Protection Act,
which would strengthen national security and global connectivity by safeguarding the United States’ submarine cable infrastructure:
“Undersea cables are a critical component in our digital economy protecting America’s national security,”
said Senator Blackburn.
“The
Undersea Cable Protection Act
would ensure that undersea cables can be built and preserved without duplicative, burdensome, and unnecessary federal regulations.”
U.S. Representative
Earl L. “Buddy” Carter
(R-Ga.) led the introduction in the House of Representatives.
THE UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT
The
Undersea Cable Protection Act
would strengthen national security and safeguard the United States’ submarine cable infrastructure by eliminating duplicative permitting laws and promoting the deployment and maintenance of submarine cables.
ENDORSEMENTS
The
Undersea Cable Protection Act
is endorsed by the
International Connectivity Coalition,
the
Internet and Competitive Networks Association,
and the
Telecommunications Industry Association:
“For the United States to remain a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, we must invest in secure, modern subsea cable networks that enable these breakthroughs
,”
said Ansley Erdel on behalf of the International Connectivity Coalition.
“This legislation is not only about protecting infrastructure — it is about securing America’s position at the forefront of the digital economy.”
Click
here
for bill text.
https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/9/national security/blackburn-introduces-legislation-to-strengthen-national-security-by-protecting-undersea-cables