H.R.1223

ANCHOR Act

Date of Vote: May 20, 2025

Chamber of Origin: HouseCongress: 119th

Roll Call Number: 136 | Session Number: 1

The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act (ANCHOR Act) mandates the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a plan for improving the cybersecurity and telecommunications of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet. This plan will assess the fleet's telecommunications, networking, and cybersecurity needs, considering scientific missions, personnel well-being, and data management. It requires cost assessments, implementation timelines, and alignment with cybersecurity standards. The Act also calls for a spending plan and authorizes the Director to support cyberinfrastructure upgrades and requires a progress report to Congress.1

Turning Point Action’s Position

Turning Point Action Opposes

Voted YEA

412
50% REPUBLICANS50% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS

VOTED NAY

11
100% REPUBLICANS0% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea

Aaron BeanUS CongressFlorida
Session Score:84.62
Abe HamadehUS CongressArizona
Session Score:79.81
Adam GrayUS CongressCalifornia
Session Score:40.38
Adam SmithUS CongressWashington
Session Score:16.35
Addison McDowellUS CongressNorth Carolina
Session Score:79.81
Adrian SmithUS CongressNebraska
Session Score:76.92

Voted nay

Andrew ClydeUS CongressGeorgia
Session Score:94.23
Andy BiggsUS CongressArizona
Session Score:97.12
Brandon GillUS CongressTexas
Session Score:90.38
Chip RoyUS CongressTexas
Session Score:94.23
Eli CraneUS CongressArizona
Session Score:98.08
Eric BurlisonUS CongressMissouri
Session Score:87.50

Not voting

Donald NorcrossUS CongressNew Jersey
Session Score:32.69
Elise StefanikUS CongressNew York
Session Score:67.31
Emanuel CleaverUS CongressMissouri
Session Score:21.15
Greg StantonUS CongressArizona
Session Score:33.65
Ilhan OmarUS CongressMinnesota
Session Score:22.12
Jim CostaUS CongressCalifornia
Session Score:34.62

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