May 14, 2026
Mr. Miller of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Luttrell, and Mr. McDowell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To amend title 46, United States Code, to expand the Cable Security Fleet to not less than 6 vessels, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Cable Security Fleet Expansion Act
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Sec. 2. Cable security fleet expansion
(a) Establishment of the Cable Security Fleet
Section 53202(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking two
and inserting not less than 6
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(b) Payments
Section 53206(a)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking equal to $5,000,000
and inserting up to $7,000,000
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(c) Authorization of appropriations
Section 53209 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2035
and inserting $56,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2040
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