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    Cybersecurity Policy Report, House Bill Would Bar Federal Funds From Supporting Foreign Cable Purchases, (Jul 6, 2026)

    By Lynn Stanton

    Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R., Fla.) and Darren Soto (D., Fla.) have introduced a bill that would bar the use of federal telecommunications funding to purchase fiber-optic cable sourced from countries of concern.

    The Federal Investment Restrictions on Equip ...

    By Lynn Stanton

    Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R., Fla.) and Darren Soto (D., Fla.) have introduced a bill that would bar the use of federal telecommunications funding to purchase fiber-optic cable sourced from countries of concern.

    The Federal Investment Restrictions on Equipment from Worrisome Authoritarian Linked Locations (FIREWALL) Act “aims to strengthen supply chain security, protect critical infrastructure, and encourage investment in trusted domestic and allied manufacturing sources.

    The legislation also supports broader efforts to restore American leadership in fiber-optic research, development, and manufacturing while reducing reliance on foreign-produced telecommunications equipment,” according a press release from the sponsors.

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