Loading…
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
Introduced
January 9, 2025
Latest Action
February 12, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRepublican(GA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
98pct
399d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the Department of Commerce from enforcing certain permit requirements for activities related to undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries. Specifically, Commerce may not prohibit or require an authorization for any covered activities related to undersea fiber optic cables if a license, lease, or permit has been issued by a state or federal agency to authorize the covered activity. Covered activities are the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary. The bill also authorizes Commerce to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to engage in interagency cooperation regarding federal agency actions that are likely to destroy, cause the loss of, or injure a resource in a national marine sanctuary and involve covered activities.
Yes
432
No
428
Present
0
Not Voting
4
Party Breakdown
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Filing registrants (7)
2026 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 67). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2162)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 67).
HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 66).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2169-2171)
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.
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #67 | house | On Passage | Passed | February 11, 2026 |
| #66 | house | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | February 11, 2026 |
Issues related to infrastructure and subsea cable systems in the US and globally; H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025; S. 3249, Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Client expense: $5,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025. S. 3249, Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025. Telecom supply chain and network security. H.R. 6152, Robocall Elimination Act. Fiber Optics.
Client expense: $2,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Implementation of Section 9202 of the FY21 NDAA for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund and Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund and S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Issues related to undersea cables / submarine cables Issues related to 5G and next generation networks Issues related to the U.S. Department of State's CABLES Program H.R. 3479, Safeguarding Essential Cables through Undersea Risk Elimination (SECURE) American Telecommunications Act S. 3249 / H.R. 8069 - Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025 S. 2873 / H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to infrastructure and subsea cable systems in the US and globally; H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025; S. 3249, Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Client expense: $5,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 3429, Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act S. 2042/H.R 3930, Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 471/S.1462 - Fix Our Forests Act H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act H.J. Res 140 - Boundary Waters CRA H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026 H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S.140, the Wildfire Prevention Act S. 4753 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act H.R. 4609 - Defense Production Act Reauthorization H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.7126/S.3659 - SECURE Minerals Act H.R. 7458 - Domestic ORE Act H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.4781 - RESCUE Act of 2025 H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.7872 - To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 8259 - Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 H.R.9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 National Critical Minerals Council Act (no bill number yet) S. 1030 - Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money H.R. 3948 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act S. 4239 - Plug Offshore Wells Act H.R. - 1897 ESA Amendments Act H.R. 8509 - NARW Bill H.R. 8904, To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments. H.R. 7656 - The Removing and Sequestering Carbon Unleashed in the Environment and Oceans Act H.R. 8919 - Protect Gulf Life Act H.R. 8542 - Offshore Parity Act H.R. 8496 -- Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act H.R. 5749 Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act H.R. 8845/S. 2354 FY27 CJS Appropriations H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act H.R. 5587 - HEATS Act H.R. 8308 - CERTAIN Act H.R. 9850 - Great America Outdoors Act H.R. 9335 - Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act
Client expense: $188,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025. S. 3249, Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025. Telecom supply chain and network security.
Client expense: $2,690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Implementation of Section 9202 of the FY21 NDAA for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund and Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund and S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Issues related to undersea cables / submarine cables Issues related to 5G and next generation networks Issues related to the U.S. Department of State's CABLES Program H.R. 3479, Safeguarding Essential Cables through Undersea Risk Elimination (SECURE) American Telecommunications Act S. 3249 / H.R. 8069 - Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025 S. 2873 / H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. Telecom Network Security. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Accessibility. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
S. 3429, Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act S. 2042/H.R 3930, Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 471/S.1462 - Fix Our Forests Act H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act H.J. Res 140 - Boundary Waters CRA H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026 H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S.140, the Wildfire Prevention Act S. 4753 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act H.R. 4609 - Defense Production Act Reauthorization H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.7126/S.3659 - SECURE Minerals Act H.R. 7458 - Domestic ORE Act H.R. 9022 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9171 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R.4781 - RESCUE Act of 2025 H.R. 8800/S. 4784 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R.7872 - To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to provide for the payment of bonus payments of certain coal leases issued under that Act H.R.7688 - DPA Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 8259 - Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 H.R.9497 - Water Resources Development Act of 2026 National Critical Minerals Council Act (no bill number yet) S. 1030 - Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money H.R. 3948 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act S. 4239 - Plug Offshore Wells Act H.R. - 1897 ESA Amendments Act H.R. 8509 - NARW Bill H.R. 8904, To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments. H.R. 7656 - The Removing and Sequestering Carbon Unleashed in the Environment and Oceans Act H.R. 8919 - Protect Gulf Life Act H.R. 8542 - Offshore Parity Act H.R. 8496 -- Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act H.R. 5749 Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act H.R. 8845/S. 2354 FY27 CJS Appropriations H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act H.R. 5587 - HEATS Act H.R. 8308 - CERTAIN Act H.R. 9850 - Great America Outdoors Act H.R. 9335 - Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act
2026 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Implementation of Section 9202 of the FY21 NDAA for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund and Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund and S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 Issues related to undersea cables / submarine cables Issues related to 5G and next generation networks Issues related to the U.S. Department of State's CABLES Program H.R. 3479, Safeguarding Essential Cables through Undersea Risk Elimination (SECURE) American Telecommunications Act S. 3249 / H.R. 8069 - Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025 S. 2873 / H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
S.2860 - Revitalizing Americans Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act S. 1462 - Fix out Forests Act H.R. 2079 - Save our Sequoias Act S. 3609 - Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act S.1426 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements S.90 - Historic Roadways Protection Act S. 544 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act Nomination of Stevan Pearce to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management H.R. 471/S.1462 - Fix Our Forests Act H.R. 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act; H.J. Res 140 - Boundary Waters CRA H.R. 4609 - Defense Production Act Reauthorization FY27 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 10378 SECURE Minerals Act H.R. 7458 - Domestic ORE Act Energy and Water & Interior Appropriations (no number yet) Data Center Siting on Public Lands (no bill number) H.R. 5745 - Marine Fisheries and Habitat Prevention Act SHIFT Act (no bill number yet) ESA Amendments Act Defense FY27 CJS Appropriations H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act Shark Bill - (no bill number) H.R. 7656 - The Removing and Sequestering Carbon Unleashed in the Environment and Oceans Act NEPA
Client expense: $111,651 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to infrastructure and subsea cable systems in the US and globally; H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
Client expense: $7,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. Telecom Network Security. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.
Client expense: $2,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2026 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Federal policies and process that impact submarine cable infrastructure, including Undersea Cable Protection Act (H.R. 261 / S. 2873).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. Telecom Network Security. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Accessibility. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Federal policies and process that impact submarine cable infrastructure, including Undersea Cable Protection Act (H.R. 261 / S. 2873).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2025 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. Telecom Network Security. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Accessibility. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.
Client expense: $2,420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act H.R. 633/S. 146, Take It Down Act H.R. 661, MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 H.R. 2385, Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence (CREATE AI) Act of 2025 H.R. 2582/S. 1235, Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act H.R. 2794/S. 1367, The No Fakes Act H.R. 3148, App Store Accountability Act H.R. 3209, App Store Freedom Act H.R. 3447/S. 1705, Chips Security Act H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, and Reauthorization Act H.R. 5764, AI for Main Street Act H.R. 5784, Artificial Intelligence Wisdom for Innovative Small Enterprises (AI-Wise) Act H.R. 6484/S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Act H.R. 6333, Parents over Platforms Act H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S. 2666, Foreign Robocall Elimination Act S. 2750, Sandbox Act Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Draft legislation related to deepfakes Draft legislation relating to the deployment of automated vehicle technology Potential legislation regarding comprehensive data privacy regulations Potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Potential legislation related to the comprehensive privacy legislation Potential legislation related to Artificial Intelligence Potential legislation on kids online safety Potential legislation on broadband permitting Potential legislation on site blocking Proposed Rule, Build America: Eliminating Barriers to Wireless Deployments (90 Fed. Reg. 55,066-55,083, December 1, 2025) Proposed Rule, Modernizing the Commissions NEPA Rules (90 Fed. Reg. 40,295, August 19, 2025) Proposed Rule, Removing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes (90 Fed. Reg. 41,940, August 28, 2025) Various issues relating to expanding access to high-speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment, including permitting reform; intermediary liability; facial recognition technology; internet of things (IoT) devices; World Intellectual Property Organization activities; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research, and development; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167), including provisions relating to stock buybacks; implementation of the Department of Commerces semiconductor incentives program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force Authorization, enacted as part of the FY 2021 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (P.L.116-283); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; response to request for information implementing Section 4 of Executive Order 14179 establishing an AI Action Plan; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management; future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; FTC enforcement; Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI; proposed implementation of a 10-year moratorium on enforcement of state and local AI-specific regulations; Department of Educations proposed priority and definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education; implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); the Federal Communication Commissions proposed rule, Modernizing the Commissions National Environmental Policy Act Rules; establishing National Childrens Online Privacy and Protection Standards; preemption of state-level regulations on artificial intelligence; implementation of Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act (P.L. 119-12); Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission; draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; security criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; modernization of IT services for Congress; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 concept paper, Potential Significant Updates to the Cybersecurity Framework; implementation of the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund) Federal Trade Commission activities, including hearings on competition and consumer protection, franchise rule and earnings rule; use of artificial intelligence in CFTC-regulated markets; support for a robust global framework for facilitation of digital trade; Canada Digital Services Tax - C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement; nominations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Office of Science and Technology Policy; Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; oversight issues pertaining to the Department of Commerce, FCC, OSTP, and the FTC; algorithmic issues in employment; FCC enforcement reform; Team Telecom reform; quantum technology
2025 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act H.R. 633/S. 146, Take It Down Act H.R. 661, MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 H.R. 2385, Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence (CREATE AI) Act of 2025 H.R. 2582/S. 1235, Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act H.R. 2794/ S. 1367, The No Fakes Act H.R. 3447/S. 1705, Chips Security Act H.R. 5061, Counter-UAS Authority Security, and Reauthorization Act S. 2750, Sandbox Act Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Draft legislation related to deepfakes Draft legislation relating to the deployment of automated vehicle technology Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2836, Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 Potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Potential legislation related to the comprehensive privacy legislation Potential legislation related to Artificial Intelligence Potential legislation on kids online safety Potential legislation on broadband permitting Potential legislation on site blocking Nomination of Arielle Roth to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Proposed Rule, Modernizing the Commissions NEPA Rules (90 Fed. Reg. 40,295, August 19, 2025) Proposed Rule, Removing Barriers to Network Improvements and Service Changes (90 Fed. Reg. 41,940, August 28, 2025) Final Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Negative Option Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 90,476-90,545, November 15, 2024) Various issues relating to expanding access to high-speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment, including permitting reform; intermediary liability; facial recognition technology; internet of things (IoT) devices; World Intellectual Property Organization activities; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research, and development; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167), including provisions relating to stock buybacks; implementation of the Department of Commerces semiconductor incentives program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force Authorization, enacted as part of the FY 2021 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (P.L.116-283); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; response to request for information implementing Section 4 of Executive Order 14179 establishing an AI Action Plan; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management; future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; FTC enforcement; Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI; proposed implementation of a 10-year moratorium on enforcement of state and local AI-specific regulations; Department of Educations proposed priority and definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education; implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, (P.L. 119-21); the Federal Communication Commissions proposed rule, Modernizing the Commissions National Environmental Policy Act Rules; Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission; draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; security criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; modernization of IT services for Congress; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 concept paper, Potential Significant Updates to the Cybersecurity Framework; implementation of the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund); Federal Trade Commission activities, including hearings on competition and consumer protection, franchise rule and earnings rule; use of artificial intelligence in CFTC-regulated markets; support for a robust global framework for facilitation of digital trade; Canada Digital Services Tax - C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement; nominations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Office of Science and Technology Policy; Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; oversight issues pertaining to the Department of Commerce, FCC, OSTP, and the FTC; algorithmic issues in employment; FCC enforcement reform; Team Telecom reform; quantum technology; development of legislation to lessen barriers for small businesses to utilize AI tools
2025 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Federal policies and process that impact submarine cable infrastructure, including Undersea Cable Protection Act (H.R. 261 / S. 2873).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2025 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. Telecom Network Security. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Accessibility. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act H.R. 633/S. 146, Take It Down Act H.R. 661, MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 H.R. 2794/ S. 1367, The No Fakes Act Draft legislation titled Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Draft legislation related to deepfakes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2714, CREATE AI Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2836, Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 Potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Potential legislation related to the comprehensive privacy legislation Potential legislation related to Artificial Intelligence Potential legislation on kids online safety Potential legislation on broadband permitting Potential legislation on site blocking Nomination of Olivia Trusty to be Commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission Final Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Negative Option Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 90,476-90,545, November 15, 2024) NextNav Inc. Petition for Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 24-240 & RM-11989/ DA 24-776 Various issues relating to expanding access to high-speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment, including permitting reform; intermediary liability; potential federal privacy legislation; facial recognition technology; net neutrality; internet of things (IoT) devices; digital trade; intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization activities; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research, and development; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167), including provisions relating to stock buybacks; implementation of the Department of Commerces semiconductor incentives program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force Authorization, enacted as part of the FY 2021 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (P.L.116-283); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI; response to request for information implementing Section 4 of Executive Order 14179 establishing an AI Action Plan; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management; future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; European Unions Artificial Intelligence Act; FTC enforcement; Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; proposed implementation of a 10-year moratorium on enforcement of state and local AI-specific regulations; Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission; draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; security criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; modernization of IT services for Congress; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 concept paper, Potential Significant Updates to the Cybersecurity Framework; implementation of the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund); Federal Trade Commission activities, including hearings on competition and consumer protection, franchise rule and earnings rule; use of artificial intelligence in CFTC-regulated markets; support for a robust global framework for facilitation of digital trade; Canada Digital Services Tax - C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement; nominations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Office of Science and Technology Policy; Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; oversight issues pertaining to the Department of Commerce, FCC, OSTP, and the FTC; algorithmic issues in employment; FCC enforcement reform; Team Telecom reform; quantum technology; Telephone Consumer Protection Act (P.L.102-243) and related litigation
2025 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Robocalling. Robotexting. H.R 1027, QUIET Act. Telecom Network Security. H.R. 866, S. 244, ROUTERS Act. Accessibility. Subsea Cables. H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.
Client expense: $2,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act H.R. 633/S. 146, Take It Down Act H.R. 661, MIRACLE Medical Technology Act of 2025 Draft legislation titled Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Draft legislation related to deepfakes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 9551/S. 4875, No FAKES Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2714, CREATE AI Act of 2024 Potential legislation similar to S. 2836, Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 Potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Potential legislation related to the comprehensive privacy legislation Potential legislation related to Artificial Intelligence Potential legislation on kids online safety Potential legislation on broadband permitting Nomination of Michael Kratsios to be the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Final Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Negative Option Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 90,476-90,545, November 15, 2024) NextNav Inc. Petition for Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 24-240 & RM-11989/ DA 24-776 Proposed Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 2,034-2,076, January 11, 2024) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at the Federal Trade Commission on Commercial Surveillance (87 Fed. Reg. 51,273-51,299, August 8, 2022) Various issues relating to expanding access to high-speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment, including permitting reform; intermediary liability; potential federal privacy legislation; facial recognition technology; net neutrality; internet of things (IoT) devices; digital trade; intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization activities; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research, and development; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167), including provisions relating to stock buybacks; implementation of the Department of Commerces semiconductor incentives program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force Authorization, enacted as part of the FY 2021 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (P.L.116-283); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI; response to request for information implementing Section 4 of Executive Order 14179 establishing an AI Action Plan; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; Feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management; Future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; European Unions Artificial Intelligence Act; FTC enforcement; Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission; draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; security criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; modernization of IT services for Congress; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 concept paper, Potential Significant Updates to the Cybersecurity Framework; implementation of the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund); Federal Trade Commission activities, including hearings on competition and consumer protection, franchise rule and earnings rule; use of artificial intelligence in CFTC-regulated markets; support for a robust global framework for facilitation of digital trade; Canada Digital Services Tax - C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement; nominations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Office of Science and Technology Policy; Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; oversight issues pertaining to the Department of Commerce, FCC, OSTP, and the FTC; algorithmic issues in employment; FCC enforcement reform; Team Telecom reform; quantum technology
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mr. Carbajal moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2166)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 261.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2161-2166)
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.
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-181.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Reported By |
| July 2, 2025 |
| Natural Resources Committee | House | Markup By | June 25, 2025 |
| Natural Resources Committee | House | Discharged from | June 25, 2025 |
| Natural Resources Committee | House | Referred To | January 9, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 |
| Republican |
| FL |
| Neal P. Dunn | Republican | FL |
| Nicholas J. Begich III | Republican | AK |
| Russell Fry | Republican | SC |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Client expense: $188,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Client expense: $17,960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $13,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Client expense: $19,340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)