H.R.1223
ANCHOR Act
Date of Vote: May 20, 2025
Chamber of Origin: HouseCongress: 119thRoll 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
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