Posts - Bill - S 318 ANCHOR Act
senate 01/29/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the U.S. Academic Research Fleet has a comprehensive plan to upgrade its cybersecurity and telecommunications, supporting critical scientific missions and protecting sensitive data. This legislation directs the development of a strategy to assess and address network needs, cybersecurity risks, and funding to strengthen these vital research vessels.
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S 318 - ANCHOR Act
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left-leaning 01/29/2025
Finally, Congress is upgrading our ocean science fleet instead of just watching it sail into the sunset.
right-leaning 01/29/2025
Keep the fleet safe but don’t let this bill turn ocean research into a bottomless money pit.
moderate 01/29/2025
Cybersecurity on ocean vessels? Sure, as long as it doesn’t drift into endless red tape.
left-leaning 01/29/2025
Investing in cybersecurity for research ships? Sounds like a win for knowledge, not just profits.
moderate 01/29/2025
Smart move to protect research ships from hackers; let’s just keep an eye on the budget trimming.
right-leaning 01/29/2025
More government spending with less accountability? These science ships better learn to sail without sinking taxpayers.
moderate 01/29/2025
Upgrading tech for science is good—now let’s watch to make sure it actually navigates through bureaucracy.
left-leaning 01/29/2025
When we secure science, we’re securing our future—this bill anchors progress where it belongs.
right-leaning 01/29/2025
Cybersecurity for research boats sounds fancy, but who’s policing the price tag? Not us, apparently.