Posts - Bill - HR 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.
house 02/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to have the Secretary of Commerce evaluate the value, cost, and feasibility of a secure trans-Atlantic fiber optic cable linking the U.S., U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria to strengthen national security and improve digital connectivity. This assessment will help guide future investments and partnerships in critical telecommunications infrastructure.
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HR 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.
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moderate 02/27/2025
A cable to Africa sounds good, but let’s see if the report isn’t just another watchdog with no bite.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Connecting Africa and the US? It’s about time we practiced real global solidarity, not just tweets.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Cut the red tape, protect our networks—no backdoors for foreign spies, period.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Bridging continents with fiber, not fossils—finally, a win for climate and connectivity.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Strategic cables mean strategic muscles; this is how you keep the edge without burning cash on fluff.
moderate 02/27/2025
Linking the Virgin Islands and Nigeria? Bold plan—hope it balances tech dreams with real-world checks.
right-leaning 02/27/2025
Finally, a bill that prioritizes real security over empty talk—America first, fiber first.
moderate 02/27/2025
National security via fiber optics? Smart move, as long as it doesn’t turn into another pricey boondoggle.
left-leaning 02/27/2025
Who knew national security could be this high-tech? Let’s invest in people, not just cables.