Max Miller (R-OH)
Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code. It seeks to expand the Cable Security Fleet to include not less than 6 vessels. Additionally, the act changes the payment amounts and updates the authorization of appropriations. These adjustments are intended to support the expanded fleet over a specific timeframe.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Expanding the fleet of vessels dedicated to cable security helps protect underwater communication infrastructure from physical and digital disruptions.
- Scored +4
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
Protecting the cable security fleet helps ensure the physical security of the undersea cables that provide global internet access.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
Expanding the fleet from two to six vessels will likely require more personnel to operate the additional ships.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of the Cable Security Fleet: The bill changes the requirement from two vessels to not less than 6 vessels, which increases the size of the fleet. This is found in Section 2(a).
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Increased Payment Capacity: The bill increases the payment amount from $5,000,000 to up to $7,000,000. This is found in Section 2(b).
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Increased Funding Authorization: The bill increases the authorized appropriations from $10,000,000 per fiscal year to $56,000,000 per fiscal year for the years 2027 through 2040. This is found in Section 2(c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Expanding the fleet of vessels dedicated to cable security helps protect underwater communication infrastructure from physical and digital disruptions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Protecting the cable security fleet helps ensure the physical security of the undersea cables that provide global internet access.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — Expanding the fleet from two to six vessels will likely require more personnel to operate the additional ships.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased security of communication infrastructure supports the stability of digital networks used heavily in urban areas.
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina