Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 16, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 19, 2023
E&C · Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Step 3
Committee
Jul 27, 2023
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Mar 6, 2024
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a report to Congress that assesses the feasibility, value, cost, and security implications of a submarine fiber optic cable to connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Timeline · 16 actions
Mar 6, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 5, 2024
Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 5, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mar 5, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3385.
Mar 5, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 5, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-239.
Oct 2, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 191.
Jul 27, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
Jul 12, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 16, 2023
Introduced in House
May 16, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.