Undersea Cable Control Act
Summary
The Undersea Cable Control Act mandates the development of a strategy to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing goods and technologies used in supporting undersea cables. This involves identifying necessary items, export controls, allied partners, and ongoing negotiations for unified policies. The Act also requires reports to Congress and actions to control the export of identified items.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to enhance national security by limiting foreign adversaries' access to critical undersea cable infrastructure. This could lead to stricter export controls and increased cooperation with allies. It will also likely result in increased scrutiny of international standards-setting bodies.
Potential Benefits
- Strengthened national security by limiting access of foreign adversaries to undersea cable technology.
- Enhanced cooperation with allies through unified export controls and licensing policies.
- Promotion of U.S. leadership in international standards-setting bodies.
- Increased transparency through reports to Congress and public availability of information.
- Potential for economic benefits through increased domestic production of controlled items.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased costs due to stricter export controls and compliance measures.
- Possible trade tensions with countries that are not considered allies.
- Risk of slowing down the deployment of undersea cables if controls are too restrictive.
- Increased bureaucratic burden for companies involved in the undersea cable industry.
- Potential for unintended consequences due to the complexity of international supply chains.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's provision for the common defense (Preamble) and Congress's power to regulate commerce with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3). It also falls under the President's authority to conduct foreign policy. The Act does not appear to infringe on any individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).