119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 24, 2025
H.R. 1737Passed HouseScience, Technology, Communications
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.
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large] (D-VI)1 cosponsorIntroduced Feb 27, 2025
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Introduced
Feb 27
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House committee
Mar 4
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House floor
Jun 23
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Senate
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Cosponsors (1)
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All Republican.
Activity timeline
Jun 24
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Jun 24, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 23
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Jun 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23
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Jun 23, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23
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Jun 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.
Jun 23
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Jun 23, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)
Jun 23
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Jun 23, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 12
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jun 12
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Jun 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Jun 12
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Jun 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
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All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 24
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 23
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2847)
Jun 23
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1737.
Jun 23
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2847-2848)
Jun 23
HOUSEMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 12
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
Jun 12
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Jun 12
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-155.
Mar 4
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27
Introduced in House
Feb 27
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
0 Democrats · 1 Republican
Republicans (1)
Fulcher, RussID-01
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