119th CongressHouse

HR. 261

Committee

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

Latest action
2026-02-12
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
2025-01-09
Cosponsors
7
Origin
House
Subjects
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesPublic Lands and Natural Resources

Key actions

  1. 2026-02-12IntroReferral
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. 2026-02-11Floor
    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.
  3. 2026-02-11Floor
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2169-2171)
  4. 2026-02-11Floor
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1057. (consideration: CR H2161-2166)
  5. 2026-02-11Floor
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. 2026-02-11Floor
    Mr. Carbajal moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2166)
  7. 2026-02-11Floor
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 216 (Roll no. 66).
  8. 2026-02-11Floor
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 67). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2162)
  9. 2026-02-11Floor
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. 2026-02-11Floor
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  11. 2026-02-11Floor
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  12. 2026-02-11Floor
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 261.
  13. 2026-02-11Floor
    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.
  14. 2026-02-11Floor
    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.
  15. 2026-02-11Floor
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 212 (Roll no. 67).
  16. 2026-02-09Floor
    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.
  17. 2025-07-02Calendars
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 146.
  18. 2025-07-02Committee
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-181.
  19. 2025-07-02Committee
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-181.
  20. 2025-06-25Committee
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  21. 2025-06-25Committee
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
  22. 2025-06-25Committee
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  23. 2025-01-23Committee
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  24. 2025-01-21Committee
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  25. 2025-01-09IntroReferral
    Introduced in House
  26. 2025-01-09IntroReferral
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  27. 2025-01-09IntroReferral
    Introduced in House

Bill text versions

Related bills

  • HRES. 1057 (119) · Related bill
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • HRES. 1042 (119) · Related bill
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • S. 2873 (119) · Identical bill
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.