119th Congress
H.R. 1223

Requires plan to upgrade research fleet cybersecurity

Directs the National Science Foundation to write a plan for better internet and cybersecurity on U.S. academic ocean research ships, including costs and timelines, and send it to Congress.

  • Plan must assess ships' telecommunications, networking and cybersecurity needs
  • Must estimate what upgrades would cost and how long they would take
  • Must include who pays: the science foundation, Navy research office, ship owners and users
  • Plan is due to Congress within 18 months, with a later report on progress

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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