Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act (S2222)

Current understanding

S2222 (119th Congress) would establish a federal initiative focused on the resilience of critical undersea infrastructure, including subsea communications cables and pipelines. The bill has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar, signaling it has cleared committee and is eligible for floor consideration. Practical effects on carriers and consumers depend on final text and appropriations, but the vehicle is aimed at reducing risks from physical damage, sabotage, and foreign interference to undersea systems.

Evidence log

• 2026-02-10 — Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act: cross-connection with submarine-cable-landing-licenses: Both address security and integrity of submarine cable infrastructure — the FCC order works through licensing conditions while S2222 pursues a dedicated federal resilience initiative. (novelty: 3)

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