In CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 14, 2026
Summary
The Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act raises the minimum size of the federal cable security fleet from two to no fewer than six ships. It also boosts the amount that can be paid for fleet operations to up to $7 million and authorizes $56 million annually for the fleet from fiscal years 2027 through 2040. The changes aim to strengthen protection of undersea communications cables.
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