H. R. 261, also known as the “Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025,” aims to change the rules governing undersea fiber optic cables within national marine sanctuaries. Specifically, it prohibits the Secretary from requiring additional approvals for activities like the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says if someone wants to lay or fix undersea cables (like internet wires) in special ocean areas, they don't need to ask for new permission if they've already got a thumbs up from another important government group. It wants to make things quicker and easier but might mean the ocean isn't checked as much to see if it's okay.