What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 5328.
Study on Trans-Atlantic Fiber Optic Cable Connecting US, USVI, Ghana, and Nigeria.
This law directs the US government to conduct a detailed assessment of the feasibility and cost of a new, secure fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the US Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. The goal is to enhance national security and improve digital connectivity. While the law only mandates a study, its findings could lead to future infrastructure investments that improve internet speed and security, and create new economic opportunities, particularly in the US Virgin Islands.
Key points
The government will study the security and cost-effectiveness of a new internet cable linking the US to West Africa via the US Virgin Islands.
The report will assess the current telecom infrastructure in the US Virgin Islands and the potential for establishing a data center there for national security purposes.
The objective is to boost digital security and create new economic advantages through investment in trusted infrastructure.
Status:
Expired
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