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H.R. 9055 · HOUSE4d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9065 · HOUSE4d
To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1329 · HOUSE4d
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9064 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the capital gains exclusion for any qualifying senior who sells a principal residence during a qualifying year, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9078 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9080 · HOUSE4d
To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be…
H.R. 9082 · HOUSE4d
To prohibit the use of prediction markets by Department of Defense personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 107 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1330 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.
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H.R. 9048 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9066 · HOUSE4d
To authorize the Attorney General to establish a hate crime prevention grant, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9070 · HOUSE4d
To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9072 · HOUSE4d
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9075 · HOUSE4d
Tax the Grift Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9053 · HOUSE4d
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be…
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119th Congress · H.R. 261 · Final

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

Latest action Feb 12, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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SubjectsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesMarine and coastal resources, fisheries

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · [R-GA-1] · C001103
    Rep-GA-1 current · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Committee memberships (5)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 6
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 5
  • Health (house) · house · rank 4
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 6 · site
  • House Committee on the Budget (house) · house · rank 6 · site

Social media

District offices (2)

  • 6602 Abercorn St., Suite 105B, Savannah, GA, 31405 · 912-352-0101 · fax 912-352-0105 · 32.017594,-81.11040299999999
  • 777 Gloucester Street, Suite 410, Brunswick, GA, 31520 · 912-265-9010 · fax 912-265-9013 · 31.15005,-81.49307019999999

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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CARTER, EARL LEROY
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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (7)

  • Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · [R-FL-2] · D000628 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09 · original
    Rep-FL-2 current · 5 terms · @DrNealDunnFL2 · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · [R-FL-3] · C001039 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09 · original
    Rep-FL-3 current · 3 terms · @RepKatCammack · 1 district office
  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09 · original
    Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · [R-SC-7] · F000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09 · original
    Rep-SC-7 current · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09 · original
    Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices
  • Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] · [R-OR-2] · B000668 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-12
    Rep-OR-2 current · 3 terms · @RepBentz · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] · [R-AK-0] · B001323 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-25
    Rep-AK current · 1 term · @repnickbegich · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-02-12T20:44:48ZReferred To
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2026-02-11T23:24:22ZUnknown
    2026-02-11T21:45:03ZUnknown
    2025-07-02T13:26:29ZReported By
    2025-06-25T20:27:27ZMarkup By
    2025-06-25T20:27:19ZDischarged from
    2025-01-09T14:30:15ZReferred To
    ↳ Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (27)

  • 2026-02-12IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-02-11 18:30:32FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-02-11 18:30:28FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-02-11 18:30:27FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 67). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2162)
    VoteHouse roll 67 — source
  • 2026-02-11 18:30:27Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 67).
    VoteHouse roll 67 — source
  • 2026-02-11 18:24:22FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 66).
    VoteHouse roll 66 — source
  • 2026-02-11 18:18:20FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2169-2171)
  • 2026-02-11 16:45:23FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 261, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2026-02-11 16:45:14FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-02-11 16:45:03FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Mr. Carbajal moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2166)
  • 2026-02-11 16:44:23FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-02-11 16:09:04FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 261.
  • 2026-02-11 16:08:46FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
  • 2026-02-11 16:08:41FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2161-2166)
  • 2026-02-11 10:46:51FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1057 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.
  • 2026-02-09 20:50:17FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1042 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261 and H.R. 3617. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-07-02CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
  • 2025-07-02CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-181.
  • 2025-07-02Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-181.
  • 2025-06-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  • 2025-06-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-06-25Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  • 2025-01-23Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-01-21Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  • 2025-01-09IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-01-09IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-09IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-02-14T04:38:25Z
    Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
  • Display Title2026-02-13T04:43:25Z
    Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-02-13T04:43:24Z
    Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-02-13T04:43:24Z
    To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from prohibiting, or requiring any permit or other authorization for, the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have been authorized by a Federal or State agency.
  • Official Titles as Amended by HouseH2026-02-12T13:10:33Z
    To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from prohibiting, or requiring any permit or other authorization for, the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have been authorized by a Federal or State agency
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-07-04T02:23:19Z
    Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-02-05T02:23:16Z
    Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-02-05T02:18:30Z
    To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency.

Text versions (from XML)

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

none

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summaries

00 · 2025-01-09 · Introduced in House

Related bills

  • HRES 1042 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2026-02-10 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
  • HRES 1057 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
    Latest: 2026-02-11 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
  • S 2873 (119) Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-09-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 165 (119)
    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1057, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill is considered adopted.
    Submitted 2026-02-11T05:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 261 (119)
    Latest: 2026-02-11 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
    • null

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-181

Calendar number

null

CBO cost estimates

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