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Roll Calls
ANCHOR Act
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications
Sponsor: Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA)
Latest Action (2025-05-21): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act or the ANCHOR Act This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications capabilities of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF).ARF is comprised of U.S.-flagged vessels that provide at-sea laboratories where oceanographic scientists, educators, and students research and learn about marine science. The bill requires the plan to include assessments oftelecommunications and networking needs of ARF, consistent with typical scientific missions;cybersecurity needs appropriate for the operation of ARF vessels and their specific research functions;the costs necessary to meet these needs;the time required to implement necessary upgrades; andopportunities for the adoption of common solutions or consortial licensing agreements, or for the centralization of cybersecurity, telecommunications, or data management at a single facility. The plan must also include a spending plan for the NSF, the Office of Naval Research, nonfederal owners of ARF vessels, and users of the vessels to cover identified costs. Among other factors specified in the bill, the NSF must consider, as appropriate, the network capabilities necessary to meet mission needs (e.g., to upload data to cloud-based or shoreside servers), international standards and guidance for information security, and requirements for controlled unclas
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, National Science Foundation, Research and development
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How members voted on HR1223. 428 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.
| Member | Date | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Pete Aguilar (D-California) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark Alford (R-Missouri) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Julia Brownley (D-California) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ami Bera (D-California) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brian Babin (R-Texas) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mike Bost (R-Illinois) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James R. Baird (R-Indiana) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Aaron Bean (R-Florida) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Nay | Passed |
| Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Becca Balint (D-Vermont) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ken Calvert (R-California) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kat Cammack (R-Florida) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| John R. Carter (R-Texas) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) | 2025-05-20 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
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HR1223 is the ANCHOR Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA). Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act or the ANCHOR Act This bill requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications capabilities of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF).ARF is comprised of U.S.-flagged vessels that provide at-sea laboratories where oceanographic scientists, educators, and students research and learn about marine science. The bill requires the plan to include assessments oftelecommunications and networking needs of ARF, consistent with typical scientific missions;cybersecurity needs appropriate for the operation of ARF vessels and their specific research functions;the costs necessary to meet these needs;the time required to implement necessary upgrades; andopportunities for the adoption of common solutions or consortial licensing agreements, or for the centralization of cybersecurity, telecommunications, or data management at a single facility. The plan must also include a spending plan for the NSF, the Office of Naval Research, nonfederal owners of ARF vessels, and users of the vessels to cover identified costs. Among other factors specified in the bill, the NSF must consider, as appropriate, the network capabilities necessary to meet mission needs (e.g., to upload data to cloud-based or shoreside servers), international standards and guidance for information security, and requirements for controlled unclassified or classified information. The plan must be provided to Congress within 18 months of the bill’s enactment, and the NSF must later report to Congress on the plan’s implementation.
HR1223 was sponsored by Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2025-05-21, HR1223 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation..
HR1223 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2025-05-20 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).
HR1223 is categorized under "Science, Technology, Communications." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-science-technology-communications/.
Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.