“Russia and China are attacking our critical infrastructure. Using sabotage, terrorism, and other underhanded tactics, they seek to weaken us below the threshold of all-out war. We must ensure we have the tools to counter this shadow warfare—this legislation provides that. I am grateful to partner with Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Barrasso, and Ranking Member Meeks to advance this legislation,” said Rep. Wilson. “Subsea cables underpin all modern civilian and military infrastructure. The United States and our allies and partners must be prepared to deter and combat attacks by Russia and China on this crucial technology. Stopping subsea cable sabotage is vital to our national security, and this bill puts the economic weight of the US government behind these efforts. I am proud to partner with Rep. Wilson and our bipartisan Senate colleagues on this important legislation,” said Rep. Meeks.…