ANCHOR Act
Research Ships: Plan to Upgrade Cybersecurity and Internet Connections
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress directs the National Science Foundation to write a plan, within 18 months, to improve cybersecurity and telecom on U.S. university-run ocean research ships.
- The plan must spell out what each ship needs for safer operations and research, like stronger onboard networks and secure systems for sending data back to shore.
- It also must estimate costs (equipment, software, staff training/support) and how upgrades could change what it costs to charter a ship for a research trip.
- The plan should look for shared, cheaper solutions across the fleet, like common tools, group buying, or centralizing some security and data services.
- After the plan is delivered, the agency may help fund upgrades, and it must report back to Congress within two years on progress.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 11 (Roll no. 136). (text: 5/19/2025 CR H2113-2114)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 11 (Roll no. 136). (text: 5/19/2025 CR H2113-2114)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2168)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
ANCHOR Act
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