To require a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Fong (for himself and Ms. Stevens) introduced the following …
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires NSF Director to develop a plan within 18 months to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications for the U.S. Academic Research Fleet - university-operated research vessels conducting oceanographic science.
Who Benefits and How
Research universities gain improved cyber protections for their vessels. Scientific community benefits from secure data collection. National security enhanced by protecting research infrastructure.
Who Bears the Burden and How
NSF bears planning responsibility. Universities/labs that own vessels consulted. Costs assessed for equipment and communications upgrades.
Key Provisions
- 18-month deadline for cybersecurity improvement plan
- Assessment of telecommunications and networking needs by vessel
- Cybersecurity assessment per CISA and NIST guidance
- Cost assessment including satellite communications
- Consultation with federal agencies and vessel operators
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires plan to improve cybersecurity and telecommunications of U.S. Academic Research Fleet
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect research infrastructure from cyber threats"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of NSF
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