,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #aii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #deaj ,report ,no4 #aah-bdi ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,july #aj1 #bjbc,mr4 ,latta 7for himself and ,ms4 ,matsui7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,october #be1 #bjbc,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,july #aj1 #bjbc ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 to update the mission and functions of the agency1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbc or the ,,ntia ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,reauthorization,sec4 #aja4 ,reauthorization of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act4,sec4 #ajb4 ,,ntia ,consolidated ,reporting ,act4,title ,,ii--,office of ,spectrum ,management,sec4 #bja4 ,office of ,spectrum ,management4,sec4 #bjb4 ,improving spectrum management4,sec4 #bjc4 ,spectrum management improvements4,sec4 #bjd4 ,institute for ,telecommunication ,sciences4,sec4 #bje4 ,commerce ,spectrum ,management ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #bjf4 ,incumbent informing capability4,sec4 #bjg4 ,voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures for certain radio receivers4,title ,,iii--,office of ,internet ,connectivity and ,growth,sec4 #cja4 ,national ,strategy to ,close ,digital ,divide4,title ,,iv--,office of ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity,sec4 #dja4 ,office of ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity4,sec4 #djb4 ,economic competitiveness of information and communication technology supply chain4,sec4 #djc4 ,digital ,economy and ,cybersecurity ,board of ,advisors4,sec4 #djd4 ,cybersecurity literacy4,sec4 #dje4 ,understanding cybersecurity of mobile networks4,sec4 #djf4 ,open ,,ran outreach4,title ,v--,office of ,public ,safety ,communications,sec4 #eja4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,public ,safety ,communications4,title ,,vi--,office of ,international ,affairs,sec4 #fja4 ,office of ,international ,affairs4,sec4 #fjb4 ,establishment of interagency national security review process4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#b7 ,,ntia ,the term ,,ntia means the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration4 7#c7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 ,i ,reauthorization #aja4 ,reauthorization of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aea of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act is amended by striking #ag1fjj1jjj for fiscal year #aiib and #ag1ijj1jjj for fiscal year #aiic and inserting #fb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd and #fb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7b7 ,under secretary of commerce for communications and information 7#a7 ,under ,secretary2 ,deputy ,under ,secretary 7,a7 ,under ,secretary ,the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7,b7 ,deputy under secretary ,section #ajc7;a7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;a771 as amended by this section1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,deputy under secretary ,the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information shall-- 7,a7 be the principal policy advisor of the ,under ,secretary2 7,b7 perform such other functions as the ,under ,secretary shall from time to time assign or delegate2 and 7,c7 act as ,under ,secretary during the absence or disability of the ,under ,secretary or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the ,under ,secretary4 4 7#b7 ,continuation of civil actions ,this subsection1 and the amendments made by this subsection1 shall not abate any civil action commenced by or against the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 except that the ,under ,secretary shall be substituted as a party to the action on and after such date4 7#c7 ,continuation in office ,the individual serving as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information and the individual serving as the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act may serve as the ,under ,secretary and the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information1 respectively1 on and after that date without the need for renomination or reappointment4 7#d7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information shall1 on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 be deemed to be a reference to the ,under ,secretary4 7#e7 ,executive schedule 7,a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in section #ecad1 by adding at the end the following3 ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 2 and 7ii7 in section #ecae1 in the item relating to the ,assistant ,secretaries of ,commerce1 by striking 7#aa7 and inserting 7#aj74 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subparagraph 7,a7 7establishing the annual rate of the basic pay of the ,under ,secretary7 shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,authorities and responsibilities 7#a7 ,coordination of executive branch views on matters before the federal communications commission ,section #aje7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijd7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking to ensure that the conduct and inserting the following3 to ensure that-- 7,a7 the conduct 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 the views of the executive branch on matters presented to the ,commission are1 consistent with section #ajc7;b77#b77;,j7-- 7i7 appropriately coordinated2 and 7ii7 reflective of executive branch policy4 4 7#b7 ,modernization of agency mission 7,a7 ,policy ,section #ajb7;c7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,fostering the digital economy of the ,united ,states in order to ensure the competitiveness1 future economic growth1 and security of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,working to ensure that global communications networks remain open and innovative1 including without inappropriate barriers to entry or operation4 7#h7 ,with respect to the ,united ,states1 in coordination with the ,commission1 achieving the universal availability of and access to telecommunications service and information service 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd7 and any technology related to such service4 4 7,b7 ,assigned functions ,section #ajc7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 some of which were before transferred to the ,secretary2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,h7-- 7,i7 by inserting and information after telecommunications2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and emergency readiness and inserting emergency readiness1 the flow of information1 and with respect to the ,united ,states1 in coordination with the ,commission1 the universal availability of and access to telecommunications service and information service 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd7 and any technology related to such service2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by inserting 1 publish reports1 after studies2 and 7iv7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,v7 ,the authority to conduct studies1 publish reports1 and make recommendations-- 7i7 on any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or private policy or practice relating to communications1 information1 or the digital economy of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 that consider interoperability1 privacy1 security1 spectrum use1 emergency readiness1 the flow of information1 and with respect to the ,united ,states1 in coordination with the ,commission1 the universal availability of and access to telecommunications service and information service 7as those terms are defined in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd7 and any technology related to such service4 4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 may be construed to expand or contract the authority of the ,commission4 7d7 ,acceptance of gifts and bequests for the under secretary ,the ,under ,secretary is hereby authorized to accept1 hold1 administer1 and utilize gifts and bequests of property1 both real and personal1 for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the ,,ntia4 ,gifts and bequests of money and the proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts or bequests shall be deposited in the ,treasury in a separate fund and shall be disbursed upon order of the ,under ,secretary4 ,property accepted pursuant to this provision1 and the proceeds thereof1 shall be used as nearly as possible in accordance with the terms of the gift or bequest4 7e7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,public ,telecommunications ,financing ,act of #aigh ,section #ajf7;c7 of the ,public ,telecommunications ,financing ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaf note2 ,public ,law #ie-efg7 is amended by striking ,the position of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information1 established in ,department of ,commerce ,organization ,order ,numbered #aj-aj 7effective ,march #bf1 #aigh71 and inserting ,the position of ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information1 established under section #ajc7;a7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;a7714 7#b7 ,communications act of #aicd ,section #cdd7;d77#b7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cdd7;d77#b77 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#c7 ,homeland security act of #bjjb ,section #ahje7;d77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ege7;d77#b77 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,communications and ,information of the ,department of ,commerce and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 7#d7 ,agriculture improvement act of #bjah ,section #fbab of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#f7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the heading1 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#e7 ,title #ag1 united states code ,section #abja7;a77#a77;,c7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,communications and ,information of the ,department of ,commerce and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 7#f7 ,unlocking consumer choice and wireless competition act ,section #b7;b7 of the ,unlocking ,consumer ,choice and ,wireless ,competition ,act 7#ag ,u4,s4,c4 #abja note2 ,public ,law #aac-add7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,communications and ,information of the ,department of ,commerce and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 7#g7 ,communications satellite act of #aifb ,section #fbe7;a77#a7 of the ,communications ,satellite ,act of #aifb 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc;d7a77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#h7 ,spectrum pipeline act of #bjae ,the ,spectrum ,pipeline ,act of #bjae 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #iba note2 title ,x of ,public ,law #aad-gd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #ajjb7a71 in the heading1 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#i7 ,warning1 alert1 and response network act ,section #fjf of the ,warning1 ,alert1 and ,response ,network ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #abje7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 in the first sentence1 by striking for#g;,communications and inserting for ,communications4 7#aj7 ,american recovery and reinvestment act of #bjji ,section #fjja of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acje7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#aa7 ,middle class tax relief and job creation act of #bjab ,title ,,vi of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #fjja 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adja7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#cb7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ca71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ca71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#cb7 ,under secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information4 2 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#ab7 ,ray ,baum's act of #bjah ,the ,,ray ,,baum',s ,act of #bjah 7division ,p of ,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,stat4 #cdh7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#ac7 ,secure and trusted communications networks act of #bjai ,section #h of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 in the heading1 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#ad7 ,title #ea1 united states code ,section #ejaab7c7 of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#ae7 ,consolidated ,appropriations act1 #bjba ,the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 is amended-- 7,a7 in title ,,ix of division ,n-- 7i7 in section #ijb7;a77#b71 in the heading1 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 7ii7 in section #ije-- 7,i7 in subsection 7a77#a71 in the heading1 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 7,,ii7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,b71 in the heading1 by striking assistant secretary and inserting under secretary2 and 7,,iii7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 in the heading1 by striking assistant secretary and inserting under secretary2 and 7iii7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in title ,,ix of division ,,ff-- 7i7 in section #ijc7;g77#b71 in the heading1 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 7#af7 ,infrastructure investment and jobs act ,the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7,public ,law #aag-eh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bgjjc1 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary2 7,b7 in division ,f-- 7i7 in section #fjajb-- 7,i7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 7,,ii7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7,,iii7 in subsection 7h7-- 7aa7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking assistant secretary and inserting under secretary2 and 7bb7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77iii71 by striking assistant secretary and inserting under secretary2 7ii7 in title ,,iii-- 7,i7 in section #fjcjb7e71 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7,,ii7 in section #fjcje7;d77#b77;,b77ii71 by striking assistant secretary and inserting under secretary2 7iii7 in section #fjdja7;a77#b71 by striking ,assistant secretary and inserting ,under secretary2 and 7iv7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place the term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in division ,j1 in title ,i1 in the matter under the heading distance learning1 telemedicine1 and broadband program under the heading ,rural ,utilities ,service under the heading ,,rural ,,development ,,programs1 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,under ,secretary4 #ajb4 ,,ntia ,consolidated ,reporting ,act 7a7 ,elimination of certain outdated or completed reporting requirements 7#a7 ,,btop quarterly report ,section #fjja7;d7 of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acje7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,certain reports required by ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act ,sections #aed1 #aee1 and #aef of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act are repealed4 7#c7 ,initial report required by section #ibjb7;a77#a77;,g7 of the ,,ndaa for ,fiscal ,year #bjba ,section #ibjb7;a77#a77;,g7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;a77#a77;,g77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii71 respectively1 and conforming the margins of such clauses accordingly2 and 7,b7 by striking ,reports to ,congress and all that follows through ,for each fiscal year and inserting ,annual report to ,congress4--,for each fiscal year4 7#d7 ,report to ,president ,section #aje7;a7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijd7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,effect on authority ,nothing in this subsection or the amendments made by this subsection may be construed to expand or contract the authority of the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary1 the ,,ntia1 or the ,commission4 7#f7 ,other reports ,nothing in this subsection or the amendments made by this subsection may be construed to prohibit or otherwise prevent the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary1 the ,,ntia1 or the ,commission from producing any additional reports otherwise within the authority of the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary1 the ,,ntia1 or the ,commission1 respectively4 7b7 ,consolidated annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,in the first quarter of each calendar year1 the ,under ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,,ntia 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 that contains the reports described in paragraph 7#b7 for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter4 7#b7 ,reports described ,the reports described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the report required by section #ijc7;c77#b77;,c7 of division ,,ff of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg7;c77#b77;,c774 7,b7 ,if amounts in the ,public ,wireless ,supply ,chain ,innovation ,fund established by section #ibjb7;a77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;a77#a77;,a77i77 were available for the fiscal year described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the report required by section #ibjb7;a77#a77;,g7 of such ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;a77#a77;,g774 7,c7 ,if the ,under ,secretary awarded grants under section #fjcjd7;d77#a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc7;d77#a77 in the fiscal year described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the report required by section #fjcjf7;a77#a77;,a7 of such ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;a77#a77;,a774 7,d7 ,a summary of the reports for the fiscal year described in paragraph 7#a7 that are required to be submitted to the ,under ,secretary by executive agencies under section #ajg7;b77#e7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act1 as added by this ,act4 7#c7 ,timing of underlying reporting requirements 7,a7 ,report of ,office of ,internet ,connectivity and ,growth ,section #ijc7;c77#b77;,c7 of division ,,ff of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg7;c77#b77;,c77 is amended-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every year thereafter1 and inserting ,in the first quarter of each calendar year12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter1 after a report2 and 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking for the previous year4 7,b7 ,report on digital equity grant programs ,section #fjcjf7;a77#a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than #a year and all that follows through shall-- and inserting the following3 ,for the first fiscal year in which the ,under ,secretary awards grants under section #fjcjd7;d77#a71 and each fiscal year thereafter in which the ,under ,secretary awards grants under such section1 the ,under ,secretary shall--2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting in the first quarter of the first calendar year that begins after the end of such fiscal year1 before submit2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 for the year covered by the report4 7#d7 ,satisfaction of underlying reporting requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the publication and submission of a report as required by paragraph 7#a7 in the first quarter of a calendar year shall be treated as satisfying any requirement to publish or otherwise make publicly available or to submit to ,congress or to a committee of ,congress a report described in paragraph 7#b7 for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter4 7,b7 ,certain submission requirements ,at the time when the ,under ,secretary submits a report required by paragraph 7#a7 to the committees described in such paragraph1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit any portion of such report that relates to a report described in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 to each committee of ,congress not described in paragraph 7#a7 to which such report would 7without regard to subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph7 be required to be submitted4 7#e7 ,applicability ,paragraph 7#a71 and the amendments made by paragraph 7#c71 shall apply beginning on ,january #a of the first calendar year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,extension of certain audit and reporting requirements ,section #ijb7;c77#d77;,a7 of division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjf7;c77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb and inserting fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 #bjbc1 and #bjbd4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 ,,ii ,office of ,spectrum ,management #bja4 ,office of ,spectrum ,management ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajf4 ,office of ,spectrum ,management 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,,ntia an ,office of ,spectrum ,management 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,head of ,office 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office shall be an ,associate ,administrator for ,spectrum ,management 7in this section referred to as the ,associate ,administrator74 7#b7 ,career position ,the position of ,associate ,administrator shall be a career position in the ,senior ,executive ,service occupied by a career appointee 7as that term is defined in section #cacb7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,requirement to report ,the ,associate ,administrator shall report to the ,under ,secretary 7or a designee of the ,under ,secretary74 7c7 ,duties ,the ,associate ,administrator shall1 at the direction of the ,under ,secretary-- 7#a7 carry out responsibilities under section #ajc7;b77#b77;,a7 7relating to frequency assignments for radio stations belonging to and operated by the ,united ,states71 make frequency allocations for frequencies that will be used by such stations1 and develop and maintain techniques1 databases1 measurements1 files1 and procedures necessary for such allocations2 7#b7 carry out responsibilities under section #ajc7;b77#b77,k7 7relating to establishing policies concerning spectrum assignments and use by radio stations belonging to and operated by the ,united ,states7 and provide ,federal agencies with guidance to ensure that the conduct of telecommunications activities by such agencies is consistent with such policies2 7#c7 represent the interests of ,federal agencies in the process through which the ,commission and the ,,ntia jointly determine the ,national ,table of ,frequency ,allocations1 and coordinate with the ,commission in the development of a comprehensive long-range plan for improved management of all electromagnetic spectrum resources2 7#d7 appoint the chairpersons of and provide secretariat functions for the ,interdepartmental ,radio ,advisory ,committee and the ,,ppsg 7as defined in section #ajg7;d772 7#e7 carry out responsibilities under section #ajc7;b77#b77;,b7 7relating to authorizing a foreign government to construct and operate a radio station at the seat of ,government of the ,united ,states7 and assign frequencies for use by such stations2 7#f7 provide advice and assistance to the ,under ,secretary and coordinate with the ,associate ,administrator for ,international ,affairs in carrying out spectrum management aspects of the international policy responsibilities of the ,,ntia1 including spectrum-related responsibilities under section #ajc7;b77#b77;,g72 7#g7 advise and assist the ,under ,secretary on spectrum-related technical and policy issues regarding-- 7,a7 the security of telecommunications in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 systems and means to ensure such security2 7#h7 in coordination with the ,associate ,administrator for ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity1 carry out spectrum-related responsibilities under section #ajc7;b77#b77;,h7 7relating to coordination of the telecommunications activities of the executive branch and assistance in the formulation of policies and standards for such activities72 7#i7 carry out spectrum-related responsibilities under section #ajc7;b77#b77,q7 7relating to certain activities with respect to telecommunications resources72 7#aj7 carry out responsibilities under section #ajg 7relating to improving spectrum management72 and 7#aa7 carry out any other duties of the ,,ntia with respect to spectrum policy that the ,under ,secretary may designate4 4 #bjb4 ,improving spectrum management ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajg4 ,improving ,spectrum ,management 7a7 ,federal coordination procedures 7#a7 ,notice ,with respect to each spectrum action1 not later than the end of the period for submitting comments to the ,commission in the proceeding relating to the spectrum action1 the ,under ,secretary shall file in the public record with respect to the proceeding information 7redacted as necessary if the information is protected from disclosure for a reason described in paragraph 7#c77 regarding-- 7,a7 when the ,commission provided notice to the ,under ,secretary regarding the spectrum action1 as required under the ,memorandum2 7,b7 the ,federal entities that may be impacted by the spectrum action2 7,c7 when the ,under ,secretary provided notice to the ,federal entities described in subparagraph 7,b7 regarding the spectrum action2 7,d7 a summary of any general technical or procedural concerns raised by ,federal entities to the ,under ,secretary regarding the spectrum action2 and 7,e7 any policy concerns of the ,under ,secretary regarding the spectrum action4 7#b7 ,final rule ,if the ,commission promulgates a final rule under section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 involving a spectrum action1 the ,commission shall prepare1 make available to the public1 and publish in the ,federal ,register along with the final rule an interagency coordination summary that describes-- 7,a7 when the ,commission provided notice to the ,under ,secretary regarding the spectrum action1 as required under the ,memorandum2 7,b7 whether the ,under ,secretary raised technical1 procedural1 or policy concerns regarding the spectrum action2 and 7,c7 how any concerns described in subparagraph 7,b7 were resolved4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to require the disclosure of classified information1 or other information reflecting technical1 procedural1 or policy concerns that is exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7#d7 ,,fcc consideration ,the ,commission may not consider any technical1 procedural1 or policy concerns of a ,federal entity regarding a spectrum action unless such concerns are filed by the ,under ,secretary on behalf of the ,federal entity in the public record with respect to the proceeding of the ,commission relating to the spectrum action4 7b7 ,federal spectrum coordination responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall establish a charter for the ,,ppsg4 7#b7 ,,ppsg representative 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each ,federal entity that is reflected in the membership of the ,,ppsg1 as identified in the charter established under paragraph 7#a71 shall appoint a senior-level employee 7or an individual occupying a ,senior ,executive ,service position1 as defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 who is eligible to receive a security clearance that allows for access to sensitive compartmented information to serve as the representative of the ,federal entity to the ,,ppsg4 7,b7 ,security clearance requirement ,if an individual appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 is not eligible to receive a security clearance described in that subparagraph-- 7i7 the appointment shall be invalid2 and 7ii7 the head of the ,federal entity making the appointment shall appoint another individual who satisfies the requirements of that subparagraph1 including the requirement that the individual is eligible to receive such a security clearance4 7#c7 ,duties ,an individual appointed under paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 oversee the spectrum coordination policies and procedures of the applicable ,federal entity2 7,b7 be responsible for timely notification to the ,,ppsg and to the ,under ,secretary of technical or procedural concerns of the applicable ,federal entity regarding a spectrum action2 and 7,c7 work closely with the representative of the applicable ,federal entity to the ,interdepartmental ,radio ,advisory ,committee4 7#d7 ,public contact 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each ,federal entity described in paragraph 7#b7 shall list1 on the website of the ,federal entity1 the name and contact information of the representative of the ,federal entity to the ,,ppsg1 as appointed under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,,ntia responsibility ,the ,under ,secretary shall publish on the public website of the ,,ntia a complete list of the representatives to the ,,ppsg appointed under paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,annual report ,in the last quarter of each calendar year1 each executive agency that is authorized and directed to cooperate with the ,,ntia under section #aje7;c77#b7 shall submit to the ,under ,secretary a report1 for the fiscal year ending most recently before the beginning of such quarter1 describing the steps taken in such fiscal year by the executive agency to comply with such section4 7c7 ,coordination between ,commission and ,,ntia 7#a7 ,updates ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this section1 and every #d years thereafter or more frequently as appropriate1 the ,commission and the ,,ntia shall update the ,memorandum4 7#b7 ,nature of update ,the updates required by paragraph 7#a7 shall reflect such changing technological1 procedural1 and policy circumstances as the ,commission and the ,,ntia determine necessary and appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,memorandum ,the term ,memorandum means the ,memorandum of ,understanding between the ,commission and the ,,ntia 7relating to increased coordination between ,federal spectrum management agencies to promote the efficient use of the radio spectrum in the public interest71 signed on ,august #a1 #bjbb1 or any successor memorandum4 7#b7 ,,ppsg ,the term ,,ppsg means the interagency advisory body that1 as of the date of the enactment of this section1 is known as the ,policy and ,plans ,steering ,group4 7#c7 ,spectrum action ,the term spectrum action means a proposed action by the ,commission to reallocate radio frequency spectrum that is anticipated to result in a system of competitive bidding conducted under section #cji7;j7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cji7;j77 or non-,federal use that could potentially cause interference to the spectrum operations of a ,federal entity4 4 #bjc4 ,spectrum management improvements 7a7 ,prototyping ,consistent with subparagraphs 7,f71 7,l71 7,p71 and 7,u7 of section #ajc7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;b77#b771 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,commission1 shall develop1 establish1 prototype1 and support the implementation of common models1 common methodologies1 and common inputs to inform electromagnetic spectrum management decisions with respect to frequencies assigned on a primary or co-primary basis to #a or more ,federal entities1 such as-- 7#a7 technologies and techniques to control radio frequency emissions and interference2 7#b7 advanced antenna arrays1 and artificial intelligence systems and technologies capable of operating advanced antenna arrays1 including multiple-input1 multiple-output antennas1 beam forming and steering technology1 antenna nulling technology1 and conformal arrays2 7#c7 network sensing and monitoring technologies2 7#d7 advanced receivers that incorporate new technologies supporting new waveforms and multiple bands2 7#e7 dynamic spectrum access technologies across wireless systems and frequencies1 including local-to-the-radio and cognitive multidomain access2 7#f7 novel spectrum access technologies2 7#g7 artificial intelligence systems to enable dynamic spectrum access1 ,internet of ,things networks1 and other advanced communications technologies2 and 7#h7 optical and quantum communications technologies4 7b7 ,spectrum management and advanced communications technologies ,section #ajd of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,identification and implementation of spectrum management technologies ,the ,under ,secretary shall identify and implement technologies that promote1 with respect to frequencies assigned on a primary or co-primary basis to #a or more ,federal entities-- 7#a7 dynamic spectrum access2 7#b7 network sensing and monitoring2 and 7#c7 optical and quantum communications4 7g7 ,prototyping of advanced communications technologies ,the ,under ,secretary shall1 with respect to frequencies assigned on a primary or co-primary basis to #a or more ,federal entities-- 7#a7 encourage the development of1 and broad participation in1 a skilled workforce to conduct prototyping of advanced communications technologies2 and 7#b7 support partnerships among institutions to develop a skilled workforce to conduct prototyping of advanced communications technologies4 4 #bjd4 ,institute for ,telecommunication ,sciences ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajh4 ,institute for ,telecommunication ,sciences 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,under the authority provided to the ,under ,secretary under section #ajc1 the ,under ,secretary shall operate a test center to be known as the ,institute for ,telecommunication ,sciences 7in this section referred to as ,,its74 7#b7 ,functions 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to any functions delegated by the ,under ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b71 ,,its shall serve as the primary laboratory for the executive branch of the ,federal ,government to-- 7i7 study radio frequency emissions1 including technologies and techniques to control such emissions and interference caused by such emissions2 7ii7 determine spectrum propagation characteristics2 7iii7 conduct tests on technology that enhances the sharing of electromagnetic spectrum between ,federal and non-,federal users2 7iv7 improve the interference tolerance of ,federal systems operating with1 or using1 ,federal spectrum2 7v7 promote activities relating to access to ,federal spectrum by non-,federal users and the sharing of ,federal spectrum between ,federal and non-,federal users2 and 7vi7 conduct such other activities as determined necessary by the ,under ,secretary4 7,b7 ,additional functions ,the ,under ,secretary may delegate to ,,its any of the functions assigned to the ,under ,secretary under section #ajc7;b77#a74 7#c7 ,agreements and transactions ,in carrying out the functions described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,under ,secretary1 acting through the head of ,,its1 may enter into agreements as provided under the following authorities3 7,a7 ,sections #aa and #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj4 7,b7 ,section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,sections #bjg and #bji of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,section #ajc7;b77#b7 of this ,act4 7,e7 ,section #aac7;g7 of this ,act4 7,f7 ,the first undesignated section of ,public ,law #ia-dab4 7,g7 ,authority provided under any other ,federal statute4 7#d7 ,federal spectrum defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,federal spectrum means frequencies assigned on a primary basis to a ,federal entity 7as defined in section #aac7l774 7b7 ,emergency communication and tracking technologies initiative 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,under ,secretary1 acting through the head of ,,its1 shall establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies for use in locating trapped individuals in confined spaces1 such as underground mines1 and other shielded environments1 such as high-rise buildings or collapsed structures1 where conventional radio communication is limited4 7#b7 ,activities ,in order to carry out this subsection1 the ,under ,secretary1 acting through the head of ,,its1 shall work with private sector entities and the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 to-- 7,a7 perform a needs assessment to identify and evaluate the measurement1 technical specifications1 and conformity assessment needs required to improve the operation and reliability of such emergency communication and tracking technologies2 and 7,b7 support the development of technical specifications and conformance architecture to improve the operation and reliability of such emergency communication and tracking technologies4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report on the assessment performed under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 4 #bje4 ,commerce ,spectrum ,management ,advisory ,committee ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aji4 ,commerce ,spectrum ,management ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall establish within the ,,ntia a ,commerce ,spectrum ,management ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,,csmac74 7#b7 ,existing advisory committees ,a ,federal advisory committee of the ,,ntia that is operating1 on the date of the enactment of this section1 under a charter for the purpose of carrying out duties substantially similar to the duties described in subsection 7b71 satisfies the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if the membership of such committee complies with subsection 7c7 or is modified to comply with such subsection not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,,csmac shall advise and make recommendations to the ,under ,secretary with respect to-- 7#a7 developing and maintaining spectrum management policies that enable the ,united ,states to maintain or strengthen its global leadership role in the introduction of innovative communications technologies and services1 including those that enable critical missions of the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 objectives that advance spectrum-based innovation1 including facilitating access to-- 7,a7 wireless broadband internet access service2 7,b7 space-based services2 7,c7 non-communications services1 including radiolocation services and sensing services2 and 7,d7 other emerging technologies2 7#c7 fostering increased spectrum sharing among all users2 7#d7 promoting innovation and rapid advances in technology that support the more efficient use of spectrum2 7#e7 authorizing radio systems and frequencies in a way that maximizes the benefits to the public2 7#f7 establishing a long-range spectrum planning process and identifying international opportunities to advance the economic interests of the ,united ,states through spectrum management2 7#g7 how best to leverage radio frequency-related research1 development1 and testing and evaluation efforts2 7#h7 ways to foster more efficient and innovative uses of electromagnetic spectrum resources across the ,federal ,government1 subject to and consistent with the needs and missions of ,federal agencies2 7#i7 new issues associated with spectrum sharing on frequencies assigned on a primary or co-primary basis to #a or more ,federal entities1 including harmful interference and associated enforcement challenges2 and 7#aj7 developing balanced policies that promote licensed1 unlicensed1 and other forms of access to spectrum4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,composition of ,committee ,to the extent practicable1 the ,,csmac shall be composed of not less than #aj but not more than #cj members appointed by the ,under ,secretary with the goal of providing a balanced representation of-- 7,a7 non-,federal spectrum users2 7,b7 ,state government and local government2 7,c7 technology developers and manufacturers2 7,d7 academia2 7,e7 civil society2 7,f7 providers of mobile broadband internet access service and providers of fixed broadband internet access service1 including-- 7i7 providers with customers in both domestic and international markets2 7ii7 small providers2 and 7iii7 rural providers2 7,g7 providers of communications services using satellite communications networks2 7,h7 ,federal spectrum users2 and 7,i7 ,tribal organizations4 7#b7 ,appointments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall appoint members to the ,,csmac for up to a two-year term1 except that members may be reappointed for additional terms by the ,under ,secretary4 7,b7 ,removal ,each member appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall serve on the ,,csmac at the pleasure and discretion of the ,under ,secretary4 7#c7 ,chair 7,a7 ,appointment ,the ,under ,secretary shall appoint one or more members from among those appointed to the ,,csmac to serve as ,chair or ,co-,chairs of the ,,csmac4 7,b7 ,service ,the ,chair1 or ,co-,chairs1 as the case may be1 shall serve at the pleasure and discretion of the ,under ,secretary4 7#d7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,,csmac shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and the member so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the term4 7#e7 ,compensation ,the members of the ,,csmac shall serve without compensation4 7d7 ,subcommittees 7#a7 ,authority ,subject to the approval of the ,under ,secretary1 as the ,under ,secretary determines necessary for the performance by the ,,csmac of the duties described under subsection 7b71 the ,,csmac may establish subcommittees1 working groups1 standing committees1 ad hoc groups1 task groups1 or other subgroups of the ,,csmac4 7#b7 ,limitations and additional participation ,any subcommittee1 working group1 standing committee1 ad hoc group1 task group1 or other subgroup established under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall report to the ,,csmac2 7,b7 may not provide any advice1 recommendation1 or other work product directly to the ,under ,secretary2 and 7,c7 may seek participation by any person who is not a member of the ,,csmac to inform the activity of such subcommittee1 working group1 standing committee1 ad hoc group1 task group1 or other subgroup4 7e7 ,duration ,section #ajac7;a77#b77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to the termination of advisory committees7 shall not apply to the ,,csmac4 4 #bjf4 ,incumbent informing capability ,part ,b of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #iba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abj4 ,incumbent informing capability 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 begin to amend the ,department of ,commerce spectrum management document entitled ,manual of ,regulations and ,procedures for ,federal ,radio ,frequency ,management so as to incorporate an incumbent informing capability2 and 7#b7 not later than the date on which amounts appropriated to carry out this section are first made available1 begin to implement such capability1 including the development and testing of such capability4 7b7 ,establishment of the incumbent informing capability 7#a7 ,in general ,the incumbent informing capability required by subsection 7a7 shall include a system to enable sharing1 including time-based sharing1 to securely manage harmful interference between non-,federal users and incumbent ,federal entities sharing a band of covered spectrum and between ,federal entities sharing a band of covered spectrum4 7#b7 ,requirements for system ,the system required by paragraph 7#a7 shall contain1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,one or more mechanisms to allow non-,federal use in covered spectrum1 as authorized by the rules of the ,commission4 ,such mechanism or mechanisms shall include interfaces to commercial sharing systems1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,one or more mechanisms to facilitate ,federal-to-,federal sharing1 as authorized by the ,,ntia4 7,c7 ,one or more mechanisms to prevent1 eliminate1 or mitigate harmful interference to incumbent ,federal entities1 including one or more of the following functions3 7i7 ,sensing4 7ii7 ,identification4 7iii7 ,reporting4 7iv7 ,analysis4 7v7 ,resolution4 7,d7 ,dynamic coordination area analysis1 definition1 and control1 if appropriate for a band4 7#c7 ,compliance with ,commission rules ,the incumbent informing capability required by subsection 7a7 shall ensure that use of covered spectrum is in accordance with the applicable rules of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,input of information ,each incumbent ,federal entity sharing a band of covered spectrum shall-- 7,a7 input into the system required by paragraph 7#a7 such information as the ,under ,secretary may require1 including the frequency1 time1 and location of the use of the band by such ,federal entity2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 input such information into such system on an automated basis4 7#e7 ,protection of classified information and controlled unclassified information ,the system required by paragraph 7#a7 shall contain appropriate measures to protect classified information and controlled unclassified information1 including any such classified information or controlled unclassified information that relates to military operations4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date on which amounts appropriated to carry out this section are first made available1 the ,under ,secretary shall provide a briefing on the implementation of this section to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered spectrum ,the term covered spectrum means-- 7,a7 electromagnetic spectrum for which usage rights are assigned to or authorized for 7including before the date on which the incumbent informing capability required by subsection 7a7 is implemented7 a non-,federal user or class of non-,federal users for use on a shared basis with an incumbent ,federal entity in accordance with the rules of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 electromagnetic spectrum allocated on a primary or co-primary basis for ,federal use that is shared among ,federal entities4 7#b7 ,federal entity ,the term ,federal entity has the meaning given such term in section #aac7l74 7#c7 ,incumbent informing capability ,the term incumbent informing capability means a capability to facilitate the sharing of covered spectrum4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to alter or expand the authority of the ,,ntia as described in section #aac7;j77#a74 4 #bjg4 ,voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures for certain radio receivers 7a7 ,establishment of working group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall convene a working group to assist the ,under ,secretary in developing1 and periodically updating1 voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures with respect to radio receivers operating in ,federal systems in spectrum bands allocated for exclusive ,federal use4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures developed1 and periodically updated1 by the ,under ,secretary under this section1 with the assistance of the working group1 shall be to provide guidance on the design1 manufacture1 and sale of radio receivers designed 7in whole or in part7 to operate in ,federal systems in spectrum bands allocated for exclusive ,federal use-- 7,a7 with respect to the incorporation of appropriate measures to mitigate1 or enhance resiliency to1 potential harmful interference2 and 7,b7 with the goal of ensuring that the reasonable current and future use of cochannel and non-cochannel spectrum1 including use by non-,federal systems of spectrum designated by the ,commission for commercial operations1 will not result in the operation of such receivers being seriously degraded or obstructed1 including such operation being repeatedly interrupted4 7#c7 ,chair2 members2 participation by ,federal entities 7,a7 ,chair and members ,the ,chair of the working group shall be the ,under ,secretary and the working group shall include representatives from the following3 7i7 ,the ,commission4 7ii7 ,the communications industry4 7iii7 ,academia4 7iv7 ,entities that manufacture radio receivers4 7v7 ,entities that establish technical specifications for radio receivers4 7,b7 ,participation by ,federal entities ,the ,under ,secretary shall invite a representative from each ,federal entity to participate in the working group4 7#d7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act exemption ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the working group4 7b7 ,publication of voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the working group is convened1 the ,under ,secretary shall publish1 consistent with the protection of classified information and intelligence sources and methods1 the voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 on a publicly accessible page on the website of the ,,ntia and in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,periodic review and update ,not less frequently than every #d years1 the ,under ,secretary shall review and update1 if appropriate1 the voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures published under subsection 7b74 ,any such update shall be published as described in subsection 7b7 not later than #ad days after the date on which the update is completed4 7d7 ,consideration ,in developing1 and periodically updating1 voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 and other measures under this section1 the ,under ,secretary shall take into consideration the unique technical and operational characteristics of different ,federal systems4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to provide authority for the establishment of any-- 7#a7 mandatory criteria1 standards1 ratings1 or other measures2 or 7#b7 voluntary criteria1 standards1 ratings1 or other measures with technical parameters not determined by the ,under ,secretary4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal entity ,the term ,federal entity has the meaning given such term in section #aac7l7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ibc7l774 7#b7 ,federal system ,the term ,federal system means a system of radio stations belonging to and operated by the ,federal ,government that receives radio frequency signals on spectrum that is allocated exclusively for ,federal use or allocated for shared ,federal and non-,federal use4 7#c7 ,working group ,the term working group means the working group convened under subsection 7a77#a74 ,,iii ,office of ,internet ,connectivity and ,growth #cja4 ,national ,strategy to ,close ,digital ,divide 7a7 ,national ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of the covered agencies1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a ,national ,strategy to ,close the ,digital ,divide to-- 7,a7 support better management of ,federal broadband programs to deliver on the goal of providing high-speed1 affordable broadband internet access service to all individuals in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 synchronize interagency coordination among covered agencies for ,federal broadband programs2 7,c7 synchronize interagency coordination regarding the process for approving the grant of an easement1 right of way1 or lease to1 in1 over1 or on a building or any other property owned by the ,federal ,government for the right to install1 construct1 modify1 or maintain infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service2 and 7,d7 reduce barriers1 lower costs1 and ease administrative burdens for ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments to participate in ,federal broadband programs4 7#b7 ,required contents ,the ,strategy shall-- 7,a7 list all-- 7i7 ,federal broadband programs2 and 7ii7 programs known to the ,,ntia that exist at the ,state and local levels that are directly or indirectly intended to increase the deployment of1 access to1 the affordability of1 or the adoption of broadband internet access service2 7,b7 describe current1 as of the date on which the ,strategy is submitted1 ,federal efforts to coordinate ,federal broadband programs2 7,c7 identify gaps1 limitations1 and requirements1 including with respect to laws and data1 that hinder1 or may hinder1 coordination across ,federal broadband programs2 7,d7 establish clear roles and responsibilities for the heads of the covered agencies1 as well as clear goals1 objectives1 and performance measures1 for-- 7i7 the management of all ,federal broadband programs2 and 7ii7 interagency coordination efforts with respect to ,federal broadband programs2 7,e7 address the sources and types of resources and investments needed by covered agencies to carry out the ,strategy1 and where those resources and investments should be targeted based on balancing risk reductions with costs2 7,f7 address factors that increase the costs and administrative burdens for ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments with respect to participation in ,federal broadband programs2 7,g7 recommend incentives1 legislative solutions1 and administrative actions to help ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments more efficiently-- 7i7 distribute1 and effectively administer1 funding received from ,federal broadband programs2 and 7ii7 resolve conflicts with respect to the funding described in clause 7i72 7,h7 recommend incentives1 legislative solutions1 and administrative actions to-- 7i7 improve the coordination and management of ,federal broadband programs2 and 7ii7 eliminate duplication with respect to ,federal broadband programs2 7,i7 describe current1 as of the date on which the ,strategy is submitted1 efforts by covered agencies to streamline the process for granting access to an easement1 right of way1 or lease to1 in1 over1 or on a building or any other property owned by the ,federal ,government for the right to install1 construct1 modify1 or maintain infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service2 7,j7 identify gaps and limitations with respect to allowing regional1 interstate1 or cross-border economic development organizations to participate in ,federal broadband programs2 and 7,k7 address specific issues relating to closing the digital divide on ,tribal lands4 7#c7 ,public consultation ,in developing the ,strategy1 the ,under ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 groups that represent consumers or the interests of the public1 including economically or socially disadvantaged individuals2 7,b7 subject matter experts2 7,c7 providers of broadband internet access service2 7,d7 ,tribal entities2 and 7,e7 ,state and local agencies and entities4 7b7 ,implementation ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary submits the ,strategy to the appropriate committees of ,congress under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of the covered agencies1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an implementation plan for the ,strategy4 7#b7 ,required contents ,the ,implementation ,plan shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 provide a plan for implementing the roles1 responsibilities1 goals1 objectives1 and performance measures for the management of ,federal broadband programs and interagency coordination efforts identified in the ,strategy2 7,b7 provide a plan for coordinating with covered agencies on the roles1 responsibilities1 goals1 objectives1 and performance measures identified in the ,strategy2 7,c7 describe the roles and responsibilities of the covered agencies1 and the interagency mechanisms1 to coordinate the implementation of the ,strategy2 7,d7 provide a plan for regular meetings among the heads of the covered agencies to coordinate the implementation of the ,strategy and improve coordination among ,federal broadband programs and for permitting processes for infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service2 7,e7 provide a plan for regular engagement with interested members of the public to evaluate ,federal broadband programs1 permitting processes for infrastructure with respect to broadband internet access service1 and progress in implementing the ,strategy2 7,f7 with respect to the awarding of ,federal funds or subsidies to support the deployment of broadband internet access service1 provide a plan for the adoption of-- 7i7 common data sets to use when making awards1 including a requirement that covered agencies use the maps created under title ,,viii of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fda et seq472 and 7ii7 applications regarding those awards1 as described in section #ijc7;e7 of the ,,access ,,broadband ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg7;e772 7,g7 provide a plan to monitor and reduce waste1 fraud1 and abuse in ,federal broadband programs1 including wasteful spending resulting from fragmented1 overlapping1 and unnecessarily duplicative programs2 7,h7 require consistent obligation and expenditure reporting by covered agencies for ,federal broadband programs1 which shall be consistent with section #ijc7;c77#b7 of the ,,access ,,broadband ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg7;c77#b772 7,i7 provide a plan to-- 7i7 increase awareness of1 and participation and enrollment in1 ,federal broadband programs relating to the affordability and adoption of broadband internet access service2 7ii7 adopt common data sets to evaluate the performance of such ,federal broadband programs and make such data sets available as open ,government data assets2 and 7iii7 address barriers to participation in such ,federal broadband programs for eligible households2 7,j7 provide a plan to monitor the service offerings1 consistency1 and quality of broadband internet access service supported by ,federal broadband programs2 and 7,k7 describe the administrative and legislative action that is necessary to carry out the ,strategy4 7#c7 ,public comment ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary submits the ,strategy to the appropriate committees of ,congress under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall seek public comment regarding the development and execution of the ,implementation ,plan4 7c7 ,briefings and implementation 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ba days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary submits the ,implementation ,plan to the appropriate committees of ,congress under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,under ,secretary1 and appropriate representatives from the covered agencies involved in the formulation of the ,strategy1 shall provide a briefing on the implementation of the ,strategy to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 implement the ,strategy in accordance with the terms of the ,implementation ,plan2 and 7,b7 not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary begins to implement the ,strategy1 and not less frequently than once every #ij days thereafter until the date on which the ,implementation ,plan is fully implemented1 brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the progress in implementing the ,implementation ,plan4 7d7 ,government ,accountability ,office study and report 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that shall-- 7,a7 examine the efficacy of the ,strategy and the ,implementation ,plan in closing the digital divide2 and 7,b7 make recommendations regarding how to improve the ,strategy and the ,implementation ,plan4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,under ,secretary submits the ,implementation ,plan to the appropriate committees of ,congress under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authority or jurisdiction of the ,commission or confer upon the ,under ,secretary or any executive agency the power to direct the actions of the ,commission1 either directly or indirectly4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered agencies ,the term covered agencies means-- 7,a7 the ,commission2 7,b7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,c7 the ,,ntia2 7,d7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,e7 the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission2 7,f7 the ,delta ,regional ,authority2 7,g7 the ,economic ,development ,administration2 7,h7 the ,department of ,education2 7,i7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,j7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,k7 the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services2 7,l7 the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission2 7,m7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7,n7 the ,department of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,federal broadband program ,the term ,federal broadband program means any program administered by a covered agency that is directly or indirectly intended to increase the deployment of1 access to1 the affordability of1 or the adoption of broadband internet access service4 7#d7 ,implementation plan ,the term ,implementation ,plan means the implementation plan developed under subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,strategy ,the term ,strategy means the ,national ,strategy to ,close the ,digital ,divide developed under subsection 7a77#a74 ,,iv ,office of ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity #dja4 ,office of ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity 7a7 ,in general ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaj4 ,office of ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,,ntia an ,office of ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,head of ,office 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office shall be an ,associate ,administrator for ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity 7in this section referred to as the ,associate ,administrator74 7#b7 ,career position ,the position of ,associate ,administrator shall be a career position in the ,senior ,executive ,service occupied by a career appointee 7as that term is defined in section #cacb7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,requirement to report ,the ,associate ,administrator shall report to the ,under ,secretary 7or a designee of the ,under ,secretary74 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,associate ,administrator shall1 at the direction of the ,under ,secretary1 oversee and conduct national communications and information policy analysis and development for the internet and communications technologies4 7#b7 ,particular duties ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,associate ,administrator shall1 at the direction of the ,under ,secretary-- 7,a7 develop1 analyze1 and advocate for market-based policies that promote innovation1 competition1 consumer access1 digital inclusion1 workforce development1 and economic growth in the communications1 media1 and technology markets2 7,b7 conduct studies1 as delegated by the ,under ,secretary or required by ,congress1 on how individuals in the ,united ,states access and use the internet1 wireline and wireless telephony1 mass media1 other digital services1 and video services2 7,c7 coordinate transparent1 consensus-based1 multistakeholder processes to create guidance for and to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity and privacy policies with respect to the internet and other communications networks2 7,d7 promote increased collaboration between security researchers and providers of communications services and software system developers2 7,e7 perform such duties as the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate relating to the program for preventing future vulnerabilities established under section #h7;a7 of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg7;a772 7,f7 advocate for policies that promote the security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents of communications networks while fostering innovation1 including policies that promote secure communications network supply chains2 7,g7 present security of the digital economy and infrastructure and cybersecurity policy efforts before the ,commission1 ,congress1 and elsewhere2 7,h7 provide advice and assistance to the ,under ,secretary in carrying out the policy responsibilities of the ,,ntia with respect to cybersecurity policy matters1 including the evaluation of the impact of cybersecurity matters pending before the ,commission1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,congress2 7,i7 in addition to the duties described in subparagraph 7,h71 perform such other duties regarding the policy responsibilities of the ,,ntia with respect to cybersecurity policy matters as the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate2 7,j7 develop policies to accelerate innovation and commercialization with respect to advances in technological understanding of communications technologies2 7,k7 identify barriers to trust1 security1 innovation1 and commercialization with respect to communications technologies1 including access to capital and other resources1 and ways to overcome such barriers2 7,l7 provide public access to relevant data1 research1 and technical assistance on innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies1 consistent with the protection of classified information2 7,m7 strengthen collaboration on and coordination of policies relating to innovation and commercialization with respect to communications technologies1 including policies focused on the needs of small businesses and rural communities-- 7i7 within the ,department of ,commerce2 7ii7 between the ,department of ,commerce and ,state government agencies1 as appropriate2 and 7iii7 between the ,department of ,commerce and the ,commission or any other ,federal agency the ,under ,secretary determines to be necessary2 and 7,n7 solicit and consider feedback from small and rural communications service providers1 as appropriate4 4 7b7 ,redesignation of associate administrator2 continuation of service 7#a7 ,redesignation ,the position of ,associate ,administrator for ,policy ,analysis and ,development at the ,,ntia is hereby redesignated as the position of ,associate ,administrator for ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity4 7#b7 ,continuation of service ,the individual serving as ,associate ,administrator for ,policy ,analysis and ,development at the ,,ntia on the date of the enactment of this ,act shall become1 as of such date1 the ,associate ,administrator for ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity4 #djb4 ,economic competitiveness of information and communication technology supply chain 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall 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 the information and communication technology supply chain that-- 7#a7 identifies-- 7,a7 information and communication technology critical to the economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 the industrial capacity of-- 7i7 ,united ,states vendors that produce information and communication technology identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 trusted information and communication technology vendors that produce information and communication technology identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 assesses the economic competitiveness of vendors described under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7#c7 assesses whether1 and to what extent1 there is a dependence by providers of advanced telecommunications capability in the ,united ,states on information and communication technology identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 that is not trusted2 7#d7 identifies-- 7,a7 what actions by the ,federal ,government are needed to support1 and bolster the economic competitiveness of1 trusted information and communication technology vendors2 and 7,b7 what ,federal resources are needed to reduce dependence by providers of advanced telecommunications capability in the ,united ,states on companies that-- 7i7 produce information and communication technology2 and 7ii7 are not trusted2 and 7#e7 defines lines of effort and assigns responsibilities for a whole-of-,government response to ensuring the competitiveness of the information and communication technology supply chain in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,whole-of-,government strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop1 on the basis of the report required by subsection 7a71 a whole-of-,government strategy to ensure the economic competitiveness of trusted information and communication technology vendors that includes-- 7,a7 recommendations on how-- 7i7 to strengthen the structure1 resources1 and authorities of the ,federal ,government to support the economic competitiveness of trusted information and communication technology vendors1 including ,united ,states vendors that are trusted information and communication technology vendors2 and 7ii7 the ,federal ,government can address any barriers to a market-based solution for increasing the economic competitiveness of such information and communication technology vendors2 7,b7 defined lines of effort and responsibilities for ,federal agencies to implement the strategy2 and 7,c7 a description of-- 7i7 any change to a ,federal program1 ,federal law1 or structure of the ,federal ,government necessary to implement any recommendation under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any additional ,federal resource necessary to implement any recommendation under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall 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 containing the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,consultation required ,in carrying out subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 a cross-section of trusted information and communication technology vendors2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,chair of the ,commission1 and any other head of an agency the ,secretary determines necessary4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced telecommunications capability ,the term advanced telecommunications capability has the meaning given that term in section #gjf7;d7 of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;d774 7#b7 ,information and communication technology ,the term information and communication technology means a technology 7including software71 component1 or material that enables communications by radio or wire4 7#c7 ,information and communication technology supply chain ,the term information and communication technology supply chain means all of the companies that produce information and communication technology4 7#d7 ,not trusted ,the term not trusted means1 with respect to a company or information and communication technology1 that the company or information and communication technology is determined by the ,secretary to pose 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 determinations described under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #b7;c7 of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;c774 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary4 7#f7 ,trusted ,the term trusted means1 with respect to a company1 that the ,secretary has not determined that the company is not trusted4 7#g7 ,trusted information and communication technology vendor ,the term trusted information and communication technology vendor means a company-- 7,a7 that produces information and communication technology2 and 7,b7 that is trusted4 #djc4 ,digital ,economy and ,cybersecurity ,board of ,advisors ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaj;,a4 ,digital ,economy and ,cybersecurity ,board of ,advisors 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,,ntia a ,digital ,economy and ,cybersecurity ,board of ,advisors 7in this section referred to as the ,board74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,board shall provide to the ,under ,secretary recommendations 7for implementation by the ,under ,secretary or that the ,under ,secretary could recommend for implementation by other appropriate entities7 with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,technical cybersecurity best practices that enable economic growth while securing information and communications networks1 including practices that ,federal and non-,federal entities can implement to secure internet routing protocols1 including the ,border ,gateway ,protocol used by ,federal and non-,federal entities4 7#b7 ,cybersecurity policies to support the development and implementation of cybersecurity practices with respect to the internet and information and communications networks4 7#c7 ,policies that foster collaboration through public-private partnerships to promote the security and resilience to cybersecurity incidents of information and communications networks while fostering innovation1 including policies that promote secure supply chains for information and communications networks4 7#d7 ,policies to remove barriers to trust1 security1 innovation1 and commercialization with respect to information and communications networks4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #e1 and not more than #be1 members appointed by the ,under ,secretary4 7,b7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,board shall have cybersecurity or supply chain security technical expertise1 cybersecurity or supply chain security policy expertise1 or expertise in managing or overseeing the cybersecurity or supply chain security functions of a business4 7,c7 ,representation ,in appointing members of the ,board under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that the members appointed provide a balanced representation of the following3 7i7 ,chief cybersecurity officers or other qualified individuals employed in cybersecurity positions1 representing both the public and private sectors4 7ii7 ,persons who operate or maintain information and communications networks1 including persons who operate or maintain small or rural information and communications networks4 7iii7 ,vendors that produce or provide equipment used in information and communications networks4 7iv7 ,vendors that produce or provide software used in information and communications networks4 7v7 ,persons who operate or maintain internet applications4 7#b7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 each member of the ,board shall be appointed for a term of a length not to exceed #b years1 to be determined by the ,under ,secretary4 7,b7 ,reappointment ,a member of the ,board1 including a member appointed to fill a vacancy as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 may be reappointed for #a or more additional terms by the ,under ,secretary4 7,c7 ,removal ,the ,under ,secretary may remove a member of the ,board at the discretion of the ,under ,secretary4 7,d7 ,vacancy ,any member of the ,board appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the predecessor of the member was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term4 ,a vacancy in the ,board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7#c7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the ,board shall be the ,associate ,administrator of the ,,ntia for ,policy ,development and ,cybersecurity4 7#d7 ,compensation ,the members of the ,board shall serve without compensation4 7d7 ,subcommittees 7#a7 ,authority ,subject to the approval of the ,under ,secretary1 as the ,under ,secretary determines necessary for the performance by the ,board of the duties described in subsection 7b71 the ,board may establish subcommittees1 working groups1 standing committees1 ad hoc groups1 task groups1 or other subgroups of the ,board4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any subcommittee1 working group1 standing committee1 ad hoc group1 task group1 or other subgroup of the ,board established under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall report to the ,board2 and 7,b7 may not provide any advice1 recommendation1 or other work product directly to the ,under ,secretary4 7e7 ,termination ,notwithstanding section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,board shall terminate on the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,border ,gateway ,protocol ,the term ,border ,gateway ,protocol means the routing protocol used to exchange network reachability information among independently managed networks on the internet4 7#b7 ,information and communications network ,the term information and communications network means a network that provides advanced telecommunications capability 7as defined in section #gjf7;d7 of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;d7774 4 #djd4 ,cybersecurity literacy 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states has a national security and economic interest in promoting cybersecurity literacy amongst the general public4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall develop and conduct a cybersecurity literacy campaign 7which shall be available in multiple languages and formats1 if practicable7 to increase the knowledge and awareness of individuals in the ,united ,states with respect to best practices to reduce cybersecurity risks4 7c7 ,campaign requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 educate individuals in the ,united ,states on how to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks and cybersecurity risks1 including by-- 7,a7 instructing such individuals on how to identify-- 7i7 phishing emails and messages2 and 7ii7 secure websites2 7,b7 instructing such individuals about the benefits of changing default passwords on hardware and software technology2 7,c7 encouraging the use of cybersecurity tools1 including-- 7i7 multi-factor authentication2 7ii7 complex passwords2 7iii7 anti-virus software2 7iv7 patching and updating software and applications2 and 7v7 virtual private networks2 7,d7 identifying the devices that could pose possible cybersecurity risks1 including-- 7i7 personal computers2 7ii7 smartphones2 7iii7 tablets2 7iv7 ,wi-,fi routers2 7v7 smart home appliances2 7vi7 webcams2 7vii7 internet-connected monitors2 and 7viii7 any other device that can be connected to the internet1 including mobile devices other than smartphones and tablets2 7,e7 encouraging such individuals to-- 7i7 regularly review mobile application permissions2 7ii7 decline privilege requests from mobile applications that are unnecessary2 7iii7 download applications only from trusted vendors or sources2 and 7iv7 consider a product's life cycle and the developer or manufacturer's commitment to providing security updates during a connected device's expected period of use2 and 7,f7 identifying the potential cybersecurity risks of using publicly available ,wi-,fi networks and the methods a user may utilize to limit such risks2 and 7#b7 encourage individuals in the ,united ,states to use resources to help mitigate the cybersecurity risks identified in this subsection4 #dje4 ,understanding cybersecurity of mobile networks 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall 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 examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks and the vulnerability of such networks and mobile devices to cyberattacks and surveillance conducted by adversaries4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the degree to which providers of mobile service have addressed1 are addressing1 or have not addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities 7including vulnerabilities the exploitation of which could lead to surveillance conducted by adversaries7 identified by academic and independent researchers1 multistakeholder standards and technical organizations1 industry experts1 and ,federal agencies1 including in relevant reports of-- 7,a7 the ,,ntia2 7,b7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 and 7,c7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including-- 7i7 the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 and 7ii7 the ,science and ,technology ,directorate4 7#b7 ,a discussion of-- 7,a7 the degree to which customers 7including consumers1 companies1 and government agencies7 consider cybersecurity as a factor when considering the purchase of mobile service and mobile devices2 and 7,b7 the commercial availability of tools1 frameworks1 best practices1 and other resources for enabling such customers to evaluate cybersecurity risk and price tradeoffs4 7#c7 ,a discussion of the degree to which providers of mobile service have implemented cybersecurity best practices and risk assessment frameworks4 7#d7 ,an estimate and discussion of the prevalence and efficacy of encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques used in each of the following3 7,a7 ,mobile service4 7,b7 ,mobile communications equipment or services4 7,c7 ,commonly used mobile phones and other mobile devices4 7,d7 ,commonly used mobile operating systems and communications software and applications4 7#e7 ,a discussion of the barriers for providers of mobile service to adopt more efficacious encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques and to prohibit the use of older encryption and authentication algorithms and techniques with established vulnerabilities in mobile service1 mobile communications equipment or services1 and mobile phones and other mobile devices4 7#f7 ,an estimate and discussion of the prevalence1 usage1 and availability of technologies that authenticate legitimate mobile service and mobile communications equipment or services to which mobile phones and other mobile devices are connected4 7#g7 ,an estimate and discussion of the prevalence1 costs1 commercial availability1 and usage by adversaries in the ,united ,states of cell site simulators 7often known as international mobile subscriber identity catchers7 and other mobile service surveillance and interception technologies4 7c7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall1 to the degree practicable1 consult with-- 7#a7 the ,commission2 7#b7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7#c7 the intelligence community2 7#d7 the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#e7 the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#f7 academic and independent researchers with expertise in privacy1 encryption1 cybersecurity1 and network threats2 7#g7 participants in multistakeholder standards and technical organizations 7including the #crd ,generation ,partnership ,project and the ,internet ,engineering ,task ,force72 7#h7 international stakeholders1 in coordination with the ,department of ,state as appropriate2 7#i7 providers of mobile service1 including small providers 7or the representatives of such providers7 and rural providers 7or the representatives of such providers72 7#aj7 manufacturers1 operators1 and providers of mobile communications equipment or services and mobile phones and other mobile devices2 7#aa7 developers of mobile operating systems and communications software and applications2 and 7#ab7 other experts that the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,scope of report ,the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 limit the report required by subsection 7a7 to mobile service networks2 7#b7 exclude consideration of #e;,g protocols and networks in the report required by subsection 7a72 7#c7 limit the assessment required by subsection 7b77#a7 to vulnerabilities that have been shown to be-- 7,a7 exploited in non-laboratory settings2 or 7,b7 feasibly and practicably exploitable in real-world conditions2 and 7#d7 consider in the report required by subsection 7a7 vulnerabilities that have been effectively mitigated by manufacturers of mobile phones and other mobile devices4 7e7 ,form of report 7#a7 ,classified information ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be produced in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7#b7 ,potentially exploitable unclassified information ,the ,under ,secretary shall redact potentially exploitable unclassified information from the report required by subsection 7a7 but shall provide an unredacted form of the report to the committees described in such subsection4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,adversary ,the term adversary includes-- 7,a7 any unauthorized hacker or other intruder into a mobile service network2 and 7,b7 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#b7 ,entity ,the term entity means a partnership1 association1 trust1 joint venture1 corporation1 group1 subgroup1 or other organization4 7#c7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#d7 ,mobile communications equipment or service ,the term mobile communications equipment or service means any equipment or service that is essential to the provision of mobile service4 7#e7 ,mobile service ,the term mobile service means1 to the extent provided to ,united ,states customers1 either or both of the following services3 7,a7 ,commercial mobile service 7as defined in section #ccb7;d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;d7774 7,b7 ,commercial mobile data service 7as defined in section #fjja of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adja774 7#f7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#g7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 #djf4 ,open ,,ran outreach 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers-- 7#a7 to raise awareness regarding the uses1 benefits1 and challenges of ,open ,,ran networks and other open network architectures2 and 7#b7 regarding participation in the grant program established under section #ibjb7;a77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;a77#a774 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary1 acting through the head of the ,office of ,internet ,connectivity and ,growth4 7#b7 ,open network architecture ,the term open network architecture means ,open ,,ran networks and other network elements that follow a set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability1 including open core and open transport4 7#c7 ,open ,,ran network ,the term ,open ,,ran network means a wireless network that follows the ,open ,radio ,access ,network approach to standardization adopted by the ,o-,,ran ,alliance1 ,telecom ,infra ,project1 or ,third ,generation ,partnership ,project 7#c;,,gpp71 or any similar set of published open standards for multi-vendor network equipment interoperability4 ,v ,office of ,public ,safety ,communications #eja4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,public ,safety ,communications ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaj;,b4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,public ,safety ,communications 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,,ntia an ,office of ,public ,safety ,communications 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,head of office 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office shall be an ,associate ,administrator for ,public ,safety ,communications 7in this section referred to as the ,associate ,administrator74 7#b7 ,career position ,the position of ,associate ,administrator shall be a career position in the ,senior ,executive ,service occupied by a career appointee 7as that term is defined in section #cacb7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,requirement to report ,the ,associate ,administrator shall report to the ,under ,secretary 7or a designee of the ,under ,secretary74 7c7 ,duties ,the ,associate ,administrator shall1 at the direction of the ,under ,secretary-- 7#a7 administer any grant program of the ,federal ,government related to ,next ,generation #i-a-a on behalf of the ,under ,secretary2 7#b7 analyze public safety policy communications issues1 including by obtaining such analysis2 7#c7 provide to the ,under ,secretary advice and assistance with respect to the ,under ,secretary-- 7,a7 carrying out the responsibilities of the ,,ntia related to public safety communications policy2 and 7,b7 evaluating the domestic impact of public safety communications matters pending before the ,commission1 ,congress1 or other entities of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government2 7#d7 carry out any duties established under section #aj of ,department ,organizational ,order #be-g of the ,department of ,commerce titled ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 effective ,september #ag1 #bjab2 7#e7 be responsible for the oversight of the studies carried out by the ,federal ,government relating to enhancing public safety communications2 7#f7 coordinate with the head of the ,institute of ,telecommunication ,sciences with respect to the initiative established under section #ajh7;b72 7#g7 communicate public safety communications policies to public entities1 including the ,commission and ,congress1 or private entities2 and 7#h7 carry out any duties regarding the responsibilities of the ,,ntia with respect to public safety communications policy as the ,under ,secretary may designate4 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,associate ,administrator shall1 as the ,under ,secretary determines applicable1 coordinate with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal government entities that are engaged in public safety communications in carrying out the duties of the ,office4 4 ,,vi ,office of ,international ,affairs #fja4 ,office of ,international ,affairs ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaj;,c4 ,office of ,international ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,,ntia an ,office of ,international ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,head of ,office 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office shall be an ,associate ,administrator for ,international ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the ,associate ,administrator74 7#b7 ,career position ,the position of ,associate ,administrator shall be a career position in the ,senior ,executive ,service occupied by a career appointee 7as that term is defined in section #cacb7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,requirement to report ,the ,associate ,administrator shall report to the ,under ,secretary 7or a designee of the ,under ,secretary74 7c7 ,duties ,the ,associate ,administrator shall1 at the direction of the ,under ,secretary-- 7#a7 conduct analysis of1 review1 and formulate international telecommunications and information policy2 7#b7 present on international telecommunications and information policy before the ,commission1 ,congress1 international telecommunications bodies1 including the ,international ,telecommunication ,union1 and others2 7#c7 conduct or obtain analysis on economic and other aspects of international telecommunications and information policy2 7#d7 formulate1 and recommend to the ,under ,secretary1 polices and plans with respect to preparation for and participation in international telecommunications and information policy activities2 7#e7 coordinate ,,ntia and interdepartmental economic1 technical1 operational1 and other preparations related to participation by the ,united ,states in international telecommunications and information policy conferences and negotiations2 7#f7 ensure ,,ntia representation with respect to international telecommunications and information policy meetings and the activities related to preparation for such meetings2 7#g7 coordinate with ,federal agencies and private organizations engaged in activities involving international telecommunications and information policy matters and maintain cognizance of the activities of ,united ,states signatories with respect to related treaties1 agreements1 and other instruments2 7#h7 provide advice and assistance related to international telecommunications and information policy to other ,federal agencies charged with responsibility for international negotiations1 to strengthen the position and serve the best interests of the ,united ,states in the conduct of negotiations with foreign nations2 7#i7 provide advice and assistance to the ,under ,secretary with respect to evaluating the international impact of matters pending before the ,commission1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,congress2 7#aj7 carry out1 at the request of the ,secretary1 the responsibilities of the ,secretary under the ,communications ,satellite ,act of #aifb 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq47 and other ,federal laws related to international telecommunications and information policy2 and 7#aa7 carry out any other duties of the ,,ntia with respect to international telecommunications and information policy that the ,under ,secretary may designate4 4 #fjb4 ,establishment of interagency national security review process 7a7 ,in general ,part ,a of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 as amended by the preceding provisions of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaj;,d4 ,establishment of interagency national security review process 7a7 ,establishment and transition 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 shall develop and issue procedures for1 and establish1 an interagency review process 7which shall include each appropriate ,federal entity7 that considers the law enforcement and national security policy implications of the approval of a covered application that may arise from the foreign ownership interests held in the covered applicant that submitted the covered application4 7#b7 ,transition ,upon establishment of the review process under paragraph 7#a71 the ,committee for the ,assessment of ,foreign ,participation in the ,united ,states ,telecommunications ,services ,sector1 established by ,executive ,order #aciac 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #aifdc71 shall terminate4 7b7 ,applicability ,any covered application pending before the ,commission that was submitted by a covered applicant that meets or exceeds the threshold foreign ownership limit is subject to review under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,process and procedural requirements 7#a7 ,referral for review 7,a7 ,requirement for ,,fcc to refer complete application ,the ,commission shall refer any covered application subject to the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a7 to the ,under ,secretary promptly after the ,commission determines that the covered application1 under the rules and regulations of the ,commission1 is complete4 7,b7 ,referral of other requests ,the ,commission may refer for review under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a7 any other request for action by the ,commission for which the ,commission determines review is necessary under such process4 7#b7 ,interagency review deadline2 determination 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary receives a referral from the ,commission pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 the review of the covered application or other request under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be completed2 and 7ii7 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 shall make a determination-- 7,i7 to recommend to the ,commission that the ,commission grant1 grant conditioned on mitigation1 or deny the covered application or other request2 or 7,,ii7 that the ,under ,secretary cannot make a recommendation with respect to the covered application or other request4 7,b7 ,presidential determination ,if the ,under ,secretary determines under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,ii7 that the ,under ,secretary cannot make a recommendation with respect to the covered application or other request1 the ,president1 not later than #ae days after the ,under ,secretary makes such determination1 shall make a determination to recommend to the ,commission that the ,commission grant1 grant conditioned on mitigation1 or deny the covered application or other request4 7,c7 ,extension ,the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 may extend the deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 an additional #de days4 7,d7 ,notification of extension ,if the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 extends a deadline pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,under ,secretary shall provide notice of the extension to the covered applicant or other requesting party1 the ,commission1 ,congress1 and any executive agency the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,notification of determination ,not later than #g days 7excepting ,saturdays1 ,sundays1 and legal holidays7 after the ,under ,secretary or the ,president 7as the case may be7 makes a determination under paragraph 7#b7 to recommend that the ,commission grant1 grant conditioned on mitigation1 or deny the application or other request1 the ,under ,secretary shall notify1 in writing1 the ,commission and the covered applicant or other requesting party of the determination4 7#d7 ,disclosure of status of review ,not later than #e days 7excepting ,saturdays1 ,sundays1 and legal holidays7 after receiving an inquiry from a covered applicant or other requesting party1 the ,commission1 ,congress1 or an appropriate executive agency 7as determined by the ,under ,secretary7 for an update with respect to the status of the review of a relevant covered application or other request that was referred by the ,commission for review under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 shall provide1 consistent with the protection of classified information and intelligence sources and methods1 a complete and accurate written response to such inquiry4 7#e7 ,standardization of information required ,with respect to the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,commission and the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 shall establish a list of questions requesting written information from a covered applicant or other requesting party that shall be made publicly available and posted on the internet website of the ,,ntia4 ,such questions shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 be standardized for any potential covered applicant or other requesting party4 7#f7 ,deadline for provision of information requested ,not later than #aj days 7excepting ,saturdays1 ,sundays1 and legal holidays7 after the date on which the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal entity1 requests information from a covered applicant or other requesting party1 the covered applicant or other requesting party shall submit1 in writing1 to the ,,ntia complete and accurate responses4 7d7 ,confidentiality of information 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 any information or documentary material provided to the ,under ,secretary under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no such information or documentary material may be made public4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not prohibit disclosure of the following3 7,a7 ,information disclosed for purposes of an administrative or judicial action or proceeding1 subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements4 7,b7 ,information disclosed to ,congress or a duly authorized committee or subcommittee of ,congress1 subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements4 7,c7 ,information disclosed to a domestic governmental entity1 or to a foreign governmental entity of a ,united ,states ally or partner1 under the exclusive direction and authorization of the ,under ,secretary1 only to the extent necessary for national security purposes and subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements1 including that confidential information disclosed shall remain confidential4 7,d7 ,information disclosed to a third party by mutual agreement of each relevant covered applicant and the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal entities4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 nothing in this section may be construed as limiting1 superseding1 or preventing the invocation of any privileges or defenses that are otherwise available at law or in equity to protect against the disclosure of information4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,appropriate ,federal entities ,the term appropriate ,federal entities means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7,e7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7,g7 ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7,h7 ,the ,executive ,office of the ,president4 7,i7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#c7 ,classified information ,the term classified information means any information or material that has been determined by the ,federal ,government pursuant to an ,executive order1 statute1 or regulation1 to require protection against unauthorized disclosure for reasons of national security4 7#d7 ,covered applicant ,the term covered applicant means an entity seeking approval of a covered application from the ,commission4 7#e7 ,covered application 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered application means-- 7i7 an application under section #bad7;a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;a77 for authorization to undertake the construction of a new line or of an extension of any line1 or to acquire or operate any line1 or extension thereof1 or to engage in transmission over or by means of such additional or extended line2 7ii7 an application under the ,act titled ,an ,act relating to the landing and operation of submarine cables in the ,united ,states1 approved ,may #bg1 #aiba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cd et seq42 #db ,stat4 #h7 for-- 7,i7 a submarine cable landing license2 or 7,,ii7 an assignment1 modification1 or transfer of control of a submarine cable landing license2 or 7iii7 an application for a new license1 or for the transfer1 assignment1 or disposal of an existing license under section #caj7;d7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #caj7;d771 that is-- 7,i7 subject to approval by the ,commission under section #caj7;b77#d7 of such ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #caj7;b77#d772 or 7,,ii7 eligible1 under the rules of the ,commission1 for forbearance under section #aj of such ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afj7 from the application of paragraph 7#c7 of section #caj7;b7 of such ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #caj7;b774 7,b7 ,limitation ,the term covered application does not include the following3 7i7 ,an application described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to which the applicant seeks to transfer1 assign1 or otherwise dispose of an authorization or license to an entity that-- 7,i7 is owned or controlled by such applicant2 7,,ii7 owns or controls such applicant2 or 7,,iii7 is under common ownership or control with such applicant4 7ii7 ,an application described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to which the applicant-- 7,i7 is an applicant that has been previously approved under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,,ii7 at the time of such application does not have a level of foreign ownership that is more than #aj percent greater than the level of foreign ownership of such applicant-- 7aa7 except as provided in item 7bb71 at any time such applicant was previously approved under the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a72 or 7bb7 if such applicant has been subjected to the review process established pursuant to subsection 7a7 as a result of exceeding a level of foreign ownership pursuant to this clause1 at the time such applicant was most recently approved under such review process after having been subjected to such review process as a result of exceeding a level of foreign ownership pursuant to this clause4 7iii7 ,an application described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 that is domestic4 7iv7 ,an application described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to which the foreign ownership interests of the applicant are held by wholly owned intermediate holding companies that are controlled by-- 7,i7 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 or 7,,ii7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,threshold foreign ownership limit ,the term threshold foreign ownership limit means foreign ownership of1 as applicable-- 7,a7 at least the amount determined by the ,commission under section #bad7;a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;a771 in the case of an application described in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i7 of this subsection2 7,b7 any amount1 in the case of an application described in paragraph 7#e77;,a77ii7 of this subsection2 7,c7 at least an amount sufficient for paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 of section #caj7;b7 of such ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #caj7;b77 to apply1 in the case of an application described in paragraph 7#e77;,a77iii7 of this subsection2 or 7,d7 any amount1 in the case of any application described in paragraph 7#e77;,a7 of this subsection if the foreign ownership is held by a foreign adversary 7as specified in section #g4d of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation774 4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section1 and the amendment made by this section1 shall apply to any covered application 7as such term is defined in section #aaj;,d of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act1 as added by subsection 7a77 filed on or after the date on which the review process is established pursuant to such section #aaj;,d4 ,october #be1 #bjbc,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed