Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, commented on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent decision to update regulations for subsea cables. The FCC adopted the measure unanimously.
Guthrie emphasized the importance of these cables, stating, “Subsea cables underpin the overwhelming majority of international internet traffic, and this week’s unanimous decision protects that critical infrastructure from interference by our foreign adversaries. Continued investment and streamlining our approval processes for submarine cable infrastructure will enhance the resiliency of these critical networks and enable the United States to expand our global technological dominance,” said Chairman Guthrie. “We must defend against our adversaries, such as China, who seek to access and tamper with American networks.”
The updated regulations are intended to improve protection for subsea cables that carry most international internet data. The changes aim to make it easier to approve new submarine cable projects while maintaining security against potential threats from foreign entities.
For more information about the FCC’s announcement, visit https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-updates-submarine-cable-licensing-rules-strengthen-national-security.
