HB1223Introduced in the House
Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act ANCHOR Act
Introduced by Vince Fong, District CA-20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 136 · May 20, 2025
412
Yes
11
No
10
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Fong moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2113-2115)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1223.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Babin objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2168)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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