119th Congress

H.R.1223

Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act ANCHOR Act

Chamber Passed·5/21/25

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed5/21/25

Final Passage

Complete

Plan to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications of U.S. Academic Research Fleet.

The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act, or ANCHOR Act, mandates the Director of the National Science Foundation to create a plan to enhance the cybersecurity and telecommunications of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. This plan includes assessments of telecommunications and cybersecurity needs, costs, and implementation timelines. The Director must also consider network capabilities, cybersecurity recommendations, and opportunities for common solutions. The plan must be submitted to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 412–11 · May 21, 2025
Current: Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 136

412 Yea

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10 Absent

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History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

May 20, 2025

House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2168)