This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a report to Congress that assesses the feasibility, value, cost, and security implications of a submarine fiber optic cable to connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.
DiasporaLink Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to report on the feasibility of developing a submarine fiber optic cable to connect the contiguous United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria. In particular, the report must assess the cost, value, and security implications of the cable.
Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
(consideration: CR H801-803)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H801-802)
Agreed to without objection.