S 318
ANCHOR Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:39 AM
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Bill overview
The ANCHOR Act 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), which consists of U.S.-flagged research vessels. This plan must assess current needs, estimate costs, and propose solutions for upgrades, including potential centralized cybersecurity or data management. The plan will also outline a funding strategy involving the NSF, the Office of Naval Research, and vessel owners, and consider factors like data transmission speeds and international security standards.
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