,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #diih ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ag1 #bjai,received ,,an ,,act ,to prohibit certain ,federal subsidies from being used to purchase communications equipment or services posing national security risks1 to provide for the establishment of a reimbursement program for the replacement of communications equipment or services posing such risks1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,determination of communications equipment or services posing national security risks 7a7 ,publication of covered communications equipment or services list ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall publish on its website a list of covered communications equipment or services4 7b7 ,publication by ,commission ,the ,commission shall place on the list published under subsection 7a7 any communications equipment or service1 if and only if such equipment or service-- 7#a7 is produced or provided by any entity1 if1 based exclusively on the determinations described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7c71 such equipment or service produced or provided by such entity poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons2 and 7#b7 is capable of-- 7,a7 routing or redirecting user data traffic or permitting visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment or service transmits or otherwise handles2 7,b7 causing the network of a provider of advanced communications service to be disrupted remotely2 or 7,c7 otherwise posing an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons4 7c7 ,reliance on certain determinations ,in taking action under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,commission shall place on the list any communications equipment or service that poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons based solely on one or more of the following determinations3 7#a7 ,a specific determination made by any executive branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise1 including the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council established under section #acbb7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,a specific determination made by the ,department of ,commerce pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #achgc 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #bbfhi2 relating to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain74 7#c7 ,the communications equipment or service being covered telecommunications equipment or services1 as defined in section #hhi7;f77#c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiah74 7#d7 ,a specific determination made by an appropriate national security agency4 7d7 ,updating of list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall periodically update the list published under subsection 7a7 to address changes in the determinations described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,monitoring of determinations ,the ,commission shall monitor the making or reversing of the determinations described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7c7 in order to place additional communications equipment or services on the list published under subsection 7a7 or to remove communications equipment or services from such list4 ,if a determination described in any such paragraph that provided the basis for a determination by the ,commission under subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to any communications equipment or service is reversed1 the ,commission shall remove such equipment or service from such list1 except that the ,commission may not remove such equipment or service from such list if any other determination described in any such paragraph provides a basis for inclusion on such list by the ,commission under subsection 7b77#a7 with respect to such equipment or service4 7#c7 ,public notification ,for each #ab-month period during which the list published under subsection 7a7 is not updated1 the ,commission shall notify the public that no updates were necessary during such period to protect national security or to address changes in the determinations described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7c74 #c4 ,prohibition on use of certain ,federal subsidies 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,prohibition ,a ,federal subsidy that is made available through a program administered by the ,commission and that provides funds to be used for the capital expenditures necessary for the provision of advanced communications service may not be used to-- 7,a7 purchase1 rent1 lease1 or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service2 or 7,b7 maintain any covered communications equipment or service previously purchased1 rented1 leased1 or otherwise obtained4 7#b7 ,timing ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to any covered communications equipment or service beginning on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,commission places such equipment or service on the list required by section #b7;a74 ,in the case of any covered communications equipment or service that is on the initial list published under such section1 such equipment or service shall be treated as being placed on the list on the date on which such list is published4 7b7 ,completion of proceeding ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall adopt a ,report and ,order to implement subsection 7a74 ,if the ,commission has1 before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 taken action that in whole or in part implements subsection 7a71 the ,commission is not required to revisit such action1 but only to the extent such action is consistent with this section4 #d4 ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,reimbursement ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish a reimbursement program1 to be known as the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,reimbursement ,program1 to make reimbursements to providers of advanced communications service to replace covered communications equipment or services4 7b7 ,eligibility ,the ,commission may not make a reimbursement under the ,program to a provider of advanced communications service unless the provider-- 7#a7 has #b1jjj1jjj or fewer customers2 and 7#b7 makes all of the certifications required by subsection 7d77#d74 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program shall use reimbursement funds solely for the purposes of-- 7,a7 permanently removing covered communications equipment or services purchased1 rented1 leased1 or otherwise obtained before-- 7i7 in the case of any covered communications equipment or services that are on the initial list published under section #b7;a71 ,august #ad1 #bjah2 or 7ii7 in the case of any covered communications equipment or services that are not on the initial list published under section #b7;a71 the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,commission places such equipment or services on the list required by such section2 7,b7 replacing the covered communications equipment or services removed as described in subparagraph 7,a7 with communications equipment or services that are not covered communications equipment or services2 and 7,c7 disposing of the covered communications equipment or services removed as described in subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with the requirements under subsection 7d77#g74 7#b7 ,limitations ,a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program may not-- 7,a7 use reimbursement funds to remove1 replace1 or dispose of any covered communications equipment or service purchased1 rented1 leased1 or otherwise obtained on or after-- 7i7 in the case of any covered communications equipment or service that is on the initial list published under section #b7;a71 ,august #ad1 #bjah2 or 7ii7 in the case of any covered communications equipment or service that is not on the initial list published under section #b7;a71 the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,commission places such equipment or service on the list required by such section2 or 7,b7 purchase1 rent1 lease1 or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service1 using reimbursement funds or any other funds 7including funds derived from private sources74 7d7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,suggested replacements 7,a7 ,development of list ,the ,commission shall develop a list of suggested replacements of both physical and virtual communications equipment1 application and management software1 and services or categories of replacements of both physical and virtual communications equipment1 application and management software and services4 7,b7 ,neutrality ,the list developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be technology neutral and may not advantage the use of reimbursement funds for capital expenditures over operational expenditures1 to the extent that the ,commission determines that communications services can serve as an adequate substitute for the installation of communications equipment4 7#b7 ,application process 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall develop an application process and related forms and materials for the ,program4 7,b7 ,cost estimate 7i7 ,initial estimate ,the ,commission shall require an applicant to provide an initial reimbursement cost estimate at the time of application1 with supporting materials substantiating the costs4 7ii7 ,updates ,during and after the application review process1 the ,commission may require an applicant to-- 7,i7 update the initial reimbursement cost estimate submitted under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 submit additional supporting materials substantiating an updated cost estimate submitted under subclause 7,i74 7,c7 ,mitigation of burden ,in developing the application process under this paragraph1 the ,commission shall take reasonable steps to mitigate the administrative burdens and costs associated with the application process1 while taking into account the need to avoid waste1 fraud1 and abuse in the ,program4 7#c7 ,application review process 7,a7 ,deadline 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii7 and subparagraph 7,b71 the ,commission shall approve or deny an application for a reimbursement under the ,program not later than #ij days after the date of the submission of the application4 7ii7 ,additional time needed by ,commission ,if the ,commission determines that1 because an excessive number of applications have been filed at one time1 the ,commission needs additional time for employees of the ,commission to process the applications1 the ,commission may extend the deadline described in clause 7i7 for not more than #de days4 7,b7 ,opportunity for applicant to cure deficiency ,if the ,commission determines that an application is materially deficient 7including by lacking an adequate cost estimate or adequate supporting materials71 the ,commission shall provide the applicant a #ae-;day period to cure the defect before denying the application4 ,if such period would extend beyond the deadline under subparagraph 7,a7 for approving or denying the application1 such deadline shall be extended through the end of such period4 7,c7 ,effect of denial ,denial of an application for a reimbursement under the ,program shall not preclude the applicant from resubmitting the application or submitting a new application for a reimbursement under the ,program at a later date4 7#d7 ,certifications ,an applicant for a reimbursement under the ,program shall1 in the application of the applicant1 certify to the ,commission that-- 7,a7 as of the date of the submission of the application1 the applicant-- 7i7 has developed a plan for-- 7,i7 the permanent removal and replacement of any covered communications equipment or services that are in the communications network of the applicant as of such date2 and 7,,ii7 the disposal of the equipment or services removed as described in subclause 7,i7 in accordance with the requirements under paragraph 7#g72 and 7ii7 has developed a specific timeline 7subject to paragraph 7#f77 for the permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal of the covered communications equipment or services identified under clause 7i71 which timeline shall be submitted to the ,commission as part of the application2 and 7,b7 beginning on the date of the approval of the application1 the applicant-- 7i7 will not purchase1 rent1 lease1 or otherwise obtain covered communications equipment or services1 using reimbursement funds or any other funds 7including funds derived from private sources72 and 7ii7 in developing and tailoring the risk management practices of the applicant1 will consult and consider the standards1 guidelines1 and best practices set forth in the cybersecurity framework developed by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#e7 ,distribution of reimbursement funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that reimbursement funds are distributed equitably among all applicants for reimbursements under the ,program according to the needs of the applicants1 as identified by the applications of the applicants4 7,b7 ,notification ,if1 at any time during the implementation of the ,program1 the ,commission determines that #a1jjj1jjj1jjj will not be sufficient to fully fund all approved applications for reimbursements under the ,program1 the ,commission shall immediately notify-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,removal1 replacement1 and disposal term 7,a7 ,deadline ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal of any covered communications equipment or services identified under paragraph 7#d77;,a77i7 shall be completed not later than #a year after the date on which the ,commission distributes reimbursement funds to the recipient4 7,b7 ,general extension ,the ,commission may grant an extension of the deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 for #f months to all recipients of reimbursements under the ,program if the ,commission-- 7i7 finds that the supply of replacement communications equipment or services needed by the recipients to achieve the purposes of the ,program is inadequate to meet the needs of the recipients2 and 7ii7 provides notice and a detailed justification for granting the extension to-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,individual extension 7i7 ,petition ,a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program may petition the ,commission for an extension for such recipient of the deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 or1 if the ,commission has granted an extension of such deadline under subparagraph 7,b71 such deadline as so extended4 7ii7 ,grant ,the ,commission may grant a petition filed under clause 7i7 by extending1 for the recipient that filed the petition1 the deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 or1 if the ,commission has granted an extension of such deadline under subparagraph 7,b71 such deadline as so extended1 for a period of not more than #f months if the ,commission finds that1 due to no fault of such recipient1 such recipient is unable to complete the permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,disposal of covered communications equipment or services ,the ,commission shall include in the regulations promulgated under subsection 7g7 requirements for the disposal by a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program of covered communications equipment or services identified under paragraph 7#d77;,a77i7 and removed from the network of the recipient in order to prevent such equipment or services from being used in the networks of providers of advanced communications service4 7#h7 ,status updates 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once every #ij days beginning on the date on which the ,commission approves an application for a reimbursement under the ,program1 the recipient of the reimbursement shall submit to the ,commission a status update on the work of the recipient to permanently remove1 replace1 and dispose of the covered communications equipment or services identified under paragraph 7#d77;,a77i74 7,b7 ,public posting ,not earlier than #cj days after the date on which the ,commission receives a status update under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall make such status update public on the website of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,reports to ,congress ,not less frequently than once every #ahj days beginning on the date on which the ,commission first makes funds available to a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program1 the ,commission shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7i7 the implementation of the ,program by the ,commission2 and 7ii7 the work by recipients of reimbursements under the ,program to permanently remove1 replace1 and dispose of covered communications equipment or services identified under paragraph 7#d77;,a77i74 7e7 ,measures ,to avoid waste1 fraud1 and abuse 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall take all necessary steps to avoid waste1 fraud1 and abuse with respect to the ,program4 7#b7 ,spending reports ,the ,commission shall require recipients of reimbursements under the ,program to submit to the ,commission on a regular basis reports regarding how reimbursement funds have been spent1 including detailed accounting of the covered communications equipment or services permanently removed and disposed of1 and the replacement equipment or services purchased1 rented1 leased1 or otherwise obtained1 using reimbursement funds4 7#c7 ,audits1 reviews1 and field investigations ,the ,commission shall conduct-- 7,a7 regular audits and reviews of reimbursements under the ,program to confirm that recipients of such reimbursements are complying with this ,act2 and 7,b7 random field investigations to ensure that recipients of reimbursements under the ,program are performing the work such recipients are required to perform under the commitments made in the applications of such recipients for reimbursements under the ,program1 including the permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal of the covered communications equipment or services identified under subsection 7d77#d77;,a77i74 7#d7 ,final certification 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall require a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program to submit to the ,commission1 in a form and at an appropriate time to be determined by the ,commission1 a certification stating that the recipient-- 7i7 has fully complied with 7or is in the process of complying with7 all terms and conditions of the ,program2 7ii7 has fully complied with 7or is in the process of complying with7 the commitments made in the application of the recipient for the reimbursement2 7iii7 has permanently removed from the communications network of the recipient1 replaced1 and disposed of 7or is in the process of permanently removing1 replacing1 and disposing of7 all covered communications equipment or services that were in the network of the recipient as of the date of the submission of the application of the recipient for the reimbursement2 and 7iv7 has fully complied with 7or is in the process of complying with7 the timeline submitted by the recipient under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7d7 and the other requirements of such paragraph4 7,b7 ,updated certification ,if1 at the time when a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program submits a certification under subparagraph 7,a71 the recipient has not fully complied as described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iv7 of such subparagraph or has not completed the permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal described in clause 7iii7 of such subparagraph1 the ,commission shall require the recipient to file an updated certification when the recipient has fully complied as described in such clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iv7 or completed such permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal4 7f7 ,effect of removal of equipment or service from list 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 after the date on which a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program submits the application for the reimbursement1 any covered communications equipment or service that is in the network of the recipient as of such date is removed from the list published under section #b7;a71 the recipient may-- 7,a7 return to the ,commission any reimbursement funds received for the removal1 replacement1 and disposal of such equipment or service and be released from any requirement under this section to remove1 replace1 or dispose of such equipment or service2 or 7,b7 retain any reimbursement funds received for the removal1 replacement1 and disposal of such equipment or service and remain subject to the requirements of this section to remove1 replace1 and dispose of such equipment or service as if such equipment or service continued to be on the list published under section #b7;a74 7#b7 ,assurances ,in the case of an assurance relating to the removal1 replacement1 or disposal of any equipment or service with respect to which the recipient returns to the ,commission reimbursement funds under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 such assurance may be satisfied by making an assurance that such funds have been returned4 7g7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,commencement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall commence a rulemaking to implement this section4 7#b7 ,completion ,the ,commission shall complete the rulemaking under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,rule of construction regarding timing of reimbursement ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,commission from making a reimbursement under the ,program to a provider of advanced communications service before the provider incurs the cost of the permanent removal1 replacement1 and disposal of the covered communications equipment or service for which the application of the provider has been approved under this section4 7i7 ,education efforts ,the ,commission shall engage in education efforts with providers of advanced communications service to-- 7#a7 encourage such providers to participate in the ,program2 and 7#b7 assist such providers in submitting applications for the ,program4 7j7 ,separate from ,federal universal service programs ,the ,program shall be separate from any ,federal universal service program established under section #bed of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed74 #e4 ,reports on covered communications equipment or services 7a7 ,in general ,each provider of advanced communications service shall submit an annual report to the ,commission1 in a form to be determined by the ,commission1 regarding whether such provider has purchased1 rented1 leased1 or otherwise obtained any covered communications equipment or service on or after-- 7#a7 in the case of any covered communications equipment or service that is on the initial list published under section #b7;a71 ,august #ad1 #bjah2 or 7#b7 in the case of any covered communications equipment or service that is not on the initial list published under section #b7;a71 the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,commission places such equipment or service on the list required by such section4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,if a provider of advanced communications service certifies to the ,commission that such provider does not have any covered communications equipment or service in the network of such provider1 such provider is not required to submit a report under subsection 7a7 after making such certification1 unless such provider later purchases1 rents1 leases1 or otherwise obtains any covered communications equipment or service4 7c7 ,justification ,if a provider of advanced communications service indicates in a report under subsection 7a7 that such provider has purchased1 rented1 leased1 or otherwise obtained any covered communications equipment or service as described in such subsection1 such provider shall include in such report-- 7#a7 a detailed justification for such action2 7#b7 information about whether such covered communications equipment or service has subsequently been removed and replaced pursuant to section #d2 and 7#c7 information about whether such provider plans to continue to purchase1 rent1 lease1 or otherwise obtain1 or install or use1 such covered communications equipment or service and1 if so1 why4 7d7 ,proceeding ,the ,commission shall implement this section as part of the rulemaking required by section #d7;g74 #f4 ,hold harmless ,in the case of a person who is a winner of the ,connect ,america ,fund ,phase ,,ii auction1 has not yet been authorized to receive ,connect ,america ,fund ,phase ,,ii support1 and demonstrates an inability to reasonably meet the build-out and service obligations of such person under ,connect ,america ,fund ,phase ,,ii without using equipment or services prohibited under this ,act1 such person may withdraw the application of such person for ,connect ,america ,fund ,phase ,,ii support without being found in default or subject to forfeiture4 ,the ,commission may set a deadline to make such a withdrawal that is not earlier than the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #g4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,violations ,a violation of this ,act or a regulation promulgated under this ,act shall be treated as a violation of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 or a regulation promulgated under such ,act1 respectively4 ,the ,commission shall enforce this ,act and the regulations promulgated under this ,act in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the ,communications ,act of #aicd were incorporated into and made a part of this ,act4 7b7 ,additional penalties 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in addition to penalties under the ,communications ,act of #aicd1 a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program found to have violated section #d1 the regulations promulgated under such section1 or the commitments made by the recipient in the application for the reimbursement-- 7,a7 shall repay to the ,commission all reimbursement funds provided to the recipient under the ,program2 7,b7 shall be barred from further participation in the ,program2 7,c7 shall be referred to all appropriate law enforcement agencies or officials for further action under applicable criminal and civil laws2 and 7,d7 may be barred by the ,commission from participation in other programs of the ,commission1 including the ,federal universal service support programs established under section #bed of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed74 7#b7 ,notice and opportunity to cure ,the penalties described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program unless-- 7,a7 the ,commission provides the recipient with notice of the violation2 and 7,b7 the recipient fails to cure the violation within #ahj days after the ,commission provides such notice4 7c7 ,recovery of funds ,the ,commission shall immediately take action to recover all reimbursement funds awarded to a recipient of a reimbursement under the ,program in any case in which such recipient is required to repay reimbursement funds under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 #h4 ,,ntia program for preventing future vulnerabilities 7a7 ,future vulnerability program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including an opportunity for notice and comment1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,commission1 shall establish a program to share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services4 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct regular briefings and other events to share information with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services2 7,b7 engage with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services1 in particular such providers and suppliers that-- 7i7 are small businesses2 or 7ii7 primarily serve rural areas2 7,c7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a plan for-- 7i7 declassifying material1 when feasible1 to help share information regarding supply chain security risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services2 and 7ii7 expediting and expanding the provision of security clearances to facilitate information sharing regarding supply chain security risks with trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services2 and 7,d7 ensure that the activities carried out through the program are consistent with and1 to the extent practicable1 integrated with1 ongoing activities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,commerce4 7#c7 ,scope of program ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall involve only the sharing of information regarding supply chain security risks by the ,federal ,government to trusted providers of advanced communications service and trusted suppliers of communications equipment or services1 and not the sharing of such information by such providers and suppliers to the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,representation on ,,csric of interests of public and consumers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall appoint to the ,communications ,security1 ,reliability1 and ,interoperability ,council 7or any successor thereof71 and to each subcommittee1 workgroup1 or other subdivision of the ,council 7or any such successor71 at least one member to represent the interests of the public and consumers4 7#b7 ,initial appointments ,the ,commission shall make the initial appointments required by paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,any member so appointed shall be in addition to the members of the ,council1 or the members of the subdivision of the ,council to which the appointment is being made1 as the case may be1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretary ,the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 7#b7 ,foreign adversary ,the term foreign adversary means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the ,united ,states or security and safety of ,united ,states persons4 7#c7 ,supply chain security risk ,the term supply chain security risk includes specific risk and vulnerability information related to equipment and software4 7#d7 ,trusted ,the term trusted means1 with respect to a provider of advanced communications service or a supplier of communications equipment or service1 that the ,assistant ,secretary has determined that such provider or supplier is not owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the influence of a foreign adversary4 #i4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,advanced communications service ,the term advanced communications service has the meaning given the term advanced telecommunications capability in section #gjf of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb74 7#b7 ,appropriate national security agency ,the term appropriate national security agency means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,d7 the ,national ,security ,agency2 and 7,e7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#c7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#d7 ,communications equipment or service ,the term communications equipment or service means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of advanced communications service4 7#e7 ,covered communications equipment or service ,the term covered communications equipment or service means any communications equipment or service that is on the list published by the ,commission under section #b7;a74 7#f7 ,customers ,the term customers means1 with respect to a provider of advanced communications service-- 7,a7 the customers of such provider2 and 7,b7 the customers of any affiliate 7as defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec77 of such provider4 7#g7 ,executive branch interagency body ,the term executive branch interagency body means an interagency body established in the executive branch4 7#h7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#i7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,reimbursement ,program established under section #d7;a74 7#aj7 ,provider of advanced communications service ,the term provider of advanced communications service means a person who provides advanced communications service to ,united ,states customers4 7#aa7 ,recipient ,the term recipient means any provider of advanced communications service the application of which for a reimbursement under the ,program has been approved by the ,commission1 regardless of whether the provider has received reimbursement funds4 7#ab7 ,reimbursement funds ,the term reimbursement funds means any reimbursement received under the ,program4 #aj4 ,severability ,if any provision of this ,act1 or the application of such a provision to any person or circumstance1 is held to be unconstitutional1 the remaining provisions of this ,act1 and the application of such provisions to any person or circumstance1 shall not be affected thereby4 #aa4 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,house ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,december #af1 #bjai4;,cheryl ,l4 ,johnson1,clerk