Introduced in House — H.R. 8808

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8808

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

A BILL

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.

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.

(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.

(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.