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Senators push bill to boost US role in undersea cable security
Taipei Times | English | News | Nov. 27, 2025 | Critical Infrastructure Failure
Several US senators introduced the "Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2025" to enhance the US government's role in securing, installing, maintaining, and repairing undersea fiber-optic cables. Senator Jeanne Shaheen described these cables as "strategic" and critical infrastructure essential for global internet traffic. The bill aims to address rising incidents of cable cuts, particularly in the Baltic Sea and Taiwan Strait, which pose significant risks to communications.
Senator John Barrasso highlighted threats from adversaries such as China and Russia, who target undersea cables to disrupt communications in Taiwan, Europe, and the Middle East. The bill proposes increased US involvement in international organizations like the International Cable Protection Committee and greater investment by the State Department, including hiring dedicated staff. It mandates presidential sanctions against those deliberately damaging cables and the creation of an inter-agency committee to coordinate protective measures.
The legislation also requires a federal strategy for collaboration with industry partners and ensures federal agencies establish protocols for timely threat communication with private cable operators. Recent disruptions near Taiwan include seven to eight cable breaks over the past three years, four of which occurred early this year. A Chinese captain was implicated in one of these incidents in June.