,i #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gif ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #b1 #bjbc,ms4 ,kelly of ,illinois 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,blunt ,rochester1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 and ,ms4 ,wild7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,supply ,chain ,resiliency and ,crisis ,response ,office in the ,department of ,commerce1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,supply ,chain ,mapping and ,monitoring ,act4 #b4 ,supply ,chain ,resiliency and ,crisis ,response ,office 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical good or service ,the term critical good or service means any raw1 in process1 or manufactured material 7including any mineral1 metal1 or advanced processed material71 article1 commodity1 supply1 product1 or item of supply the absence of which would have a significant effect on-- 7,a7 the national security or economic security of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 critical infrastructure4 7#b7 ,critical industry ,the term critical industry means an industry that is critical for the national security or economic security of the ,united ,states1 considering key technology focus areas under this section and critical infrastructure4 7#c7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given to that term in the ,critical ,infrastructures ,protection ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c74 7#d7 ,domestic enterprise ,the term domestic enterprise means an enterprise that conducts business in the ,united ,states and procures a critical good or service4 7#e7 ,domestic manufacturer ,the term domestic manufacturer means a business that-- 7,a7 conducts in the ,united ,states the research and development1 engineering1 or production activities necessary or incidental to manufacturing2 or 7,b7 if provided financial assistance by the ,federal ,government1 will conduct in the ,united ,states the research and development1 engineering1 or production activities necessary or incidental to manufacturing4 7#f7 ,economically distressed area ,the term economically distressed area means an area that meets #a or more of the requirements described in section #cja7;a7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7#g7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency has the meaning given the term agency in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,industrial equipment ,the term industrial equipment means any component1 subsystem1 system1 equipment1 tooling1 accessory1 part1 or assembly necessary for the manufacturing of a critical good or service4 7#i7 ,key technology focus areas ,the term key technology focus areas means the following3 7,a7 ,artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 autonomy1 and related advances4 7,b7 ,high-performance computing1 semiconductors1 and advanced computer hardware and software4 7,c7 ,quantum information science and technology4 7,d7 ,robotics1 automation1 and advanced manufacturing4 7,e7 ,natural and anthropogenic disaster prevention or mitigation4 7,f7 ,advanced communications technology1 including optical transmission components4 7,g7 ,biotechnology1 medical technology1 genomics1 and synthetic biology4 7,h7 ,data storage1 data management1 distributed ledger technologies1 and cybersecurity1 including biometrics4 7,i7 ,advanced energy and industrial efficacy technologies1 such as batteries1 advanced nuclear technologies1 and polysilicon for use in solar photovoltaics1 including for the purposes of electric generation 7consistent with section #ae of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgd774 7,j7 ,advanced materials science1 including composites and #b;,d materials and equipment1 aerospace grade metals1 and aerospace specific manufacturing enabling chemicals4 7#aj7 ,labor organization ,the term labor organization has the meaning given the term in section #b7e7 of the ,national ,labor ,relations ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aeb7e771 except that such term shall also include-- 7,a7 any organization composed of labor organizations1 such as a labor union federation or a ,state or municipal labor body2 and 7,b7 any organization which would be included in the definition for such term under such section #b7e7 but for the fact that the organization represents-- 7i7 individuals employed by the ,united ,states1 any wholly owned ,government corporation1 any ,federal ,reserve ,bank1 or any ,state or political subdivision thereof2 7ii7 individuals employed by persons subject to the ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq472 or 7iii7 individuals employed as agricultural laborers4 7#aa7 ,manufacturing technology ,the term manufacturing technology means technologies that are necessary or incidental to the manufacturing of a critical good or service4 7#ab7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,supply ,chain ,resiliency and ,crisis ,response ,office established under subsection 7b74 7#ac7 ,relevant committees of ,congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,g7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,i7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,j7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,k7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,l7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,m7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,n7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#ad7 ,resilient supply chain ,the term resilient supply chain means a supply chain that-- 7,a7 ensures that the ,united ,states can sustain critical industry production1 supply chains1 services1 and access to critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology during supply chain shocks2 and 7,b7 has key components of resilience that include-- 7i7 effective private sector risk management and mitigation planning to sustain supply chains and supplier networks during a supply chain shock2 7ii7 minimized or managed exposure to supply chain shocks2 and 7iii7 the financial and operational capacity to-- 7,i7 sustain supply chains during supply chain shocks2 and 7,,ii7 recover from supply chain shocks4 7#ae7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#af7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#ag7 ,supply chain ,the term supply chain means a supply chain for a critical good or service4 7#ah7 ,supply chain information ,the term supply chain information means information that is not customarily in the public domain and relating to-- 7,a7 sustaining and adapting supply chains during a supply chain shock2 7,b7 supply chain risk mitigation and recovery planning with respect to a supply chain shock1 including any planned or past assessment1 projection1 or estimate of a vulnerability within the supply chain1 including testing1 supplier network assessments1 production flexibility1 risk evaluations thereto1 risk management planning1 or risk audits2 or 7,c7 operational best practices1 planning1 and supplier partnerships that enable enhanced resilience of supply chains during a supply chain shock1 including response1 repair1 recovery1 reconstruction1 insurance1 or continuity4 7#ai7 ,supply chain shock ,the term supply chain shock includes the following3 7,a7 ,a natural disaster or extreme weather event4 7,b7 ,an accidental or human-caused event4 7,c7 ,an economic disruption4 7,d7 ,a pandemic4 7,e7 ,a biological threat4 7,f7 ,a cyberattack4 7,g7 ,a great power conflict4 7,h7 ,a terrorist or geopolitical attack4 7,i7 ,any other supply chain disruption or threat that affects the national security or economic security of the ,united ,states4 7#bj7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal government means ,indian ,tribes1 ,alaska ,native ,tribal entities1 and ,native ,hawaiian communities4 7#ba7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of the ,office of ,supply ,chain ,resiliency and ,crisis ,response appointed pursuant to subsection 7d74 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a ,supply ,chain ,resiliency and ,crisis ,response ,office to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,office shall be the following3 7#a7 ,help to promote the leadership of the ,united ,states with respect to critical industries and supply chains that-- 7,a7 strengthen the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 have a significant effect on the economic security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,encourage partnerships and collaboration with the ,federal ,government and the private sector1 labor organizations1 the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states1 ,state governments and political subdivisions of a ,state1 and ,tribal governments in order to-- 7,a7 promote the resilience of supply chains2 and 7,b7 respond to supply chain shocks to-- 7i7 critical industries2 and 7ii7 supply chains4 7#c7 ,monitor the resilience1 diversity1 security1 and strength of supply chains and critical industries1 including by-- 7,a7 monitoring the financial and operational conditions of domestic manufacturers and domestic enterprises2 7,b7 performing stress tests for critical industries1 supply chains1 domestic enterprises1 and domestic manufacturers2 7,c7 monitoring the demand and supply of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 7,d7 monitoring manufacturing1 warehousing1 transportation1 and distribution2 and 7,e7 working in partnership with the coordination group established under subsection 7g71 as applicable4 7#d7 ,support the development1 maintenance1 improvement1 competitiveness1 restoration1 and expansion of the productive capacities1 efficiency1 and workforce of critical industries and domestic manufacturers of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology4 7#e7 ,prepare for and take appropriate steps to minimize the effects of supply chain shocks on critical industries and supply chains4 7#f7 ,support the creation of jobs with competitive wages in the manufacturing sector4 7#g7 ,encourage manufacturing growth and opportunities in economically distressed areas and communities of color4 7#h7 ,promote the health of the economy of the ,united ,states and the competitiveness of manufacturing in the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,coordinate executive branch actions necessary to carry out the functions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h74 7d7 ,under ,secretary of the ,office 7#a7 ,appointment and term ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,under ,secretary of the ,office of ,supply ,chain ,resiliency and ,crisis ,response1 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for a term of not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,pay ,the ,under ,secretary shall be compensated at the rate in effect for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,administrative authorities ,the ,under ,secretary may appoint officers and employees in accordance with chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,activities ,the ,under ,secretary shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,in collaboration with the coordination group established under subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 map1 monitor1 and model supply chains2 and 7,b7 identify high priority supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries and supply chains that-- 7i7 exist as of the date of the enactment of this section2 or 7ii7 are anticipated in the future4 7#b7 ,identify and evaluate-- 7,a7 supply chain shocks that may disrupt1 strain1 compromise1 or eliminate a supply chain2 7,b7 short-term1 medium-term1 and long-term manufacturing needs critical to the national security1 economic security1 public health1 and the environment of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 the diversity1 security1 reliability1 and strength of-- 7i7 supply chains1 including single point of failure1 single producer1 or consolidated manufacturing2 and 7ii7 the sources of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 or manufacturing technology1 including those obtained or purchased from a person outside of the ,united ,states or imported into the ,united ,states2 7,d7 the demand and supply of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 7,e7 the availability1 capability1 and capacity of domestic manufacturers or manufacturers in allied nations or other key international partners to serve as a source of a critical good or service1 industrial equipment1 or manufacturing technology2 7,f7 the effect on the economic security of the ,united ,states1 including jobs and wages1 that may result from the disruption1 strain1 compromise1 or elimination of any supply chain2 7,g7 the state of the manufacturing workforce1 including-- 7i7 the needs of domestic manufacturers2 and 7ii7 opportunities to create high-quality manufacturing jobs2 and 7,h7 investments in critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 or manufacturing technology from non-,federal sources4 7#c7 ,in collaboration with the coordination group established under subsection 7g71 ,state governments and political subdivisions of a ,state1 and ,tribal governments1 and1 as appropriate1 in cooperation with the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 identify opportunities to reduce supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities in critical industries and supply chains2 7,b7 encourage partnerships between the ,federal ,government and industry1 labor organizations1 ,state governments and political subdivisions of a ,state1 and ,tribal governments to better respond to supply chain shocks to critical industries and supply chains and coordinate response efforts2 7,c7 encourage partnerships between the ,federal ,government and the governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 develop or identify opportunities to build the capacity of the ,united ,states in critical industries and supply chains2 7,e7 develop or identify opportunities to build the capacity of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states in critical industries and supply chains2 and 7,f7 develop contingency plans and coordination mechanisms to improve critical industry supply chain response to supply chain shocks4 7#d7 ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative-- 7,a7 work with governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states to promote diversified and resilient supply chains industries that ensure the supply of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology to both the ,united ,states and companies of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 coordinate with other offices and divisions of the ,department of ,commerce and other ,federal agencies to use authorities1 as of the date of the enactment of this section1 to encourage the resilience of supply chains of critical industries4 7#e7 ,develop strategies and plans to recover from supply chain shocks4 7f7 ,continuous monitoring ,the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the head of any relevant ,federal agency1 including those with jurisdiction over supply chains1 shall continuously monitor the resilience1 diversity1 security1 and strength of supply chains4 7g7 ,coordination group 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the activities under subsection 7e71 the ,under ,secretary shall establish a unified coordination group led by the ,under ,secretary which shall include private sector partners1 labor organizations1 and1 as appropriate1 ,federally ,funded ,research and ,development ,centers1 to serve as a method for coordinating between and among ,federal agencies described under subsection 7k7 to plan for and respond to supply chain shocks and support the resilience1 diversity1 security1 and strength of supply chains4 7#b7 ,implementation ,through the unified coordination group established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 acquire on a voluntary basis technical1 engineering1 and operational supply chain information from the private sector in a manner that ensures any supply chain information provided by the private sector is kept confidential as required under section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act72 7,b7 study the supply chain information acquired under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 identify supply chains2 7ii7 assess the resilience of supply chains2 7iii7 identify supply chains vulnerable to disruption1 strain1 compromise1 or elimination2 and 7iv7 inform planning2 7,c7 convene with relevant private sector entities to share best practices1 planning1 and capabilities to respond to potential supply chain shocks2 and 7,d7 develop contingency plans and coordination mechanisms to ensure an effective and coordinated response to potential supply chain shocks4 7#c7 ,subgroups ,in carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,under ,secretary may establish subgroups of the unified coordination group established under paragraph 7#a7 led by the head of an appropriate ,federal agency4 7#d7 ,international agreements ,the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and any other relevant ,federal agency1 may enter into agreements with governments of countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states relating to enhancing the security and resilience of supply chains in response to supply chain shocks4 7h7 ,designations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 designate-- 7,a7 critical industries2 7,b7 supply chains2 and 7,c7 critical goods and services2 7#b7 provide for a period of public comment and review in carrying out paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 update the designations made under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every four years4 7i7 ,quadrennial report on supply chain resiliency and domestic manufacturing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than four years after the date on which the final ,sectoral ,supply ,chain ,assessments report on supply chains required under section #d7;a7 of ,executive ,order #adjag 7relating to ,america's supply chains7 is submitted1 and not later than once every four years thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary1 in coordination with relevant ,federal agencies and relevant private sector entities1 labor organizations1 ,state governments and political subdivisions of a ,state1 and ,tribal governments1 shall submit to the relevant committees of ,congress and post on the website of the ,under ,secretary a report on supply chain resilience and domestic manufacturing 7in this subsection referred to as the report7 to strengthen1 improve1 and preserve the diversity1 security1 reliability1 and strength of supply chains4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify-- 7i7 the critical industries1 supply chains1 and critical goods and services designated under subsection 7h72 7ii7 supplies that are critical to the crisis preparedness of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 substitutes for critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 and 7iv7 the matters identified and evaluated pursuant to subsection 7e77#c72 7,b7 provide a description of-- 7i7 the manufacturing base and supply chains in the ,united ,states1 including the manufacturing base and supply chains for-- 7,i7 industrial equipment2 7,,ii7 critical goods and services1 including raw materials and semiconductors1 that are essential to the production of technologies and supplies for critical industries2 and 7,,iii7 manufacturing technology2 and 7ii7 the ability of the ,united ,states to-- 7,i7 maintain readiness with respect to preparing for and responding to supply chain shocks2 and 7,,ii7 in response to a supply chain shock-- 7aa7 surge production in critical industries2 7bb7 surge production of critical goods and services and industrial equipment2 and 7cc7 maintain access to critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 7,c7 provide an assessment and description of-- 7i7 demand and supply of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 7ii7 production of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology by domestic manufacturers2 and 7iii7 the capability and capacity of domestic manufacturers and manufacturers in countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states to manufacture critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 7,d7 identify defense1 intelligence1 homeland1 economic1 domestic labor supply1 natural1 geopolitical1 or other contingencies and other supply chain shocks that may disrupt1 strain1 compromise1 or eliminate a supply chain2 7,e7 provide an assessment of-- 7i7 the resilience and capacity of the manufacturing base1 supply chains1 and workforce of the ,united ,states1 the allies of the ,united ,states1 and the key international partners of the ,united ,states that can sustain critical industries through a supply chain shock2 7ii7 the flexible manufacturing capacity and capabilities available in the ,united ,states in the case of a supply chain shock2 and 7iii7 the effect innovation has on domestic manufacturing2 7,f7 provide specific recommendations to improve the security and resiliency of manufacturing capacity and supply chains through-- 7i7 developing long-term strategies2 7ii7 increasing visibility into the networks and capabilities of suppliers and domestic manufacturers2 7iii7 identifying industry best practices2 7iv7 evaluating how diverse supplier networks1 multi-platform and multi-region production capabilities and sources1 and integrated global and regional supply chains can-- 7,i7 enhance the resilience of critical industries in the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 support and create jobs in the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 enhance the resilience of manufacturing capabilities of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iv7 support access of the ,united ,states to critical goods and services during a supply chain shock2 7v7 identifying and mitigating risks1 including-- 7,i7 the financial and operational risks of a supply chain2 7,,ii7 significant vulnerabilities to supply chain shocks and other emergencies2 and 7,,iii7 exposure to gaps and vulnerabilities in-- 7aa7 domestic capacity or capabilities2 and 7bb7 sources of imports needed to sustain critical industries and supply chains2 7vi7 identifying enterprise resource planning systems that are-- 7,i7 compatible across supply chain tiers2 and 7,,ii7 affordable for small- and medium-sized businesses2 7vii7 understanding the total cost of ownership1 total value contribution1 and other best practices that encourage strategic partnerships throughout supply chains2 7viii7 understanding ,federal procurement opportunities to increase resiliency of supply chains and fill gaps in domestic purchasing of critical goods and services2 7ix7 identifying policies that maximize job retention and creation in the ,united ,states1 including workforce development programs2 7x7 identifying opportunities to work with allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states in building more resilient critical industry supply chains and mitigating risks2 7xi7 identifying areas requiring further investment in research and development or workforce education2 and 7xii7 identifying such other services as the ,under ,secretary determines necessary2 7,g7 provide guidance to the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and other relevant ,federal agencies with respect to critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technologies that should be prioritized2 7,h7 with respect to countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states-- 7i7 review and1 if appropriate1 provide recommendations for expanding the sourcing of critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology associated with critical industries from those countries2 and 7ii7 recommend coordination with those countries on-- 7,i7 sourcing critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology2 and 7,,ii7 developing1 sustaining1 and expanding production and availability of supply chains1 critical goods and services1 industrial equipment1 and manufacturing technology during a supply chain shock2 7,i7 make recommendations for strengthening the financial and operational health of small- and medium-sized businesses in supply chains of the ,united ,states and countries that are allies or key international partners of the ,united ,states to mitigate risks and ensure diverse and competitive supplier markets that are less vulnerable to failure2 7,j7 make an assessment of policies1 rules1 and regulations that impact domestic manufacturers' operating costs and inhibit the ability for domestic manufacturing to compete with global competitors2 and 7,k7 make recommendations regarding freight and logistics necessary to support supply chains4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,the report may not include-- 7,a7 supply chain information that is not aggregated2 or 7,b7 confidential business information of a private sector entity4 7#d7 ,collaboration ,the head of any ,federal agency with jurisdiction over any supply chain shall collaborate with the ,under ,secretary and provide any information1 data1 or assistance that the ,under ,secretary determines to be necessary for developing the report4 7#e7 ,form ,the report submitted under this subsection1 and any update submitted thereafter1 shall be submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex4 7#f7 ,public comment ,the ,under ,secretary shall provide for a period of public comment and review in developing the report required under paragraph 7#a74 7j7 ,report to ,congress ,concurrent with the annual submission by the ,president of the budget under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant committees of ,congress and post on the website of the ,under ,secretary a report that contains a summary of the activities required under subsection 7e7 carried out under this section during the fiscal year covered by the report4 ,such report shall be submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex4 7k7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,in implementing the requirements under subsection 7i71 the ,under ,secretary shall1 as appropriate coordinate with-- 7,a7 the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies1 including-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7ii7 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative2 and 7,b7 the ,attorney ,general and the ,federal ,trade ,commission with respect to-- 7i7 advice on the design and activities of the unified coordination group described in subsection 7g77#a72 and 7ii7 ensuring compliance with ,federal antitrust law4 7#b7 ,specific coordination ,in carrying out the requirements under this section1 with respect to supply chains involving specific sectors1 the ,under ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 7,d7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,e7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7,f7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,g7 the ,under ,secretary of ,national ,intelligence2 7,h7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,i7 the ,small ,business ,administration2 7,j7 the ,secretary of ,labor2 and 7,k7 the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7l7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require any private entity-- 7#a7 to share information with the ,secretary or ,under ,secretary2 7#b7 to request assistance from the ,secretary or ,under ,secretary2 or 7#c7 that requests assistance from the ,secretary or ,under ,secretary to implement any measure or recommendation suggested by the ,secretary or ,under ,secretary4 7m7 ,protections 7#a7 ,in general ,supply chain information that is voluntarily and lawfully submitted by a private entity and accompanied by an express statement described in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 shall not be made available by any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal authority pursuant to any ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law requiring public disclosure of information or records2 and 7,c7 shall not1 without the written consent of the person or entity submitting such information1 be used directly by the ,under ,secretary1 or any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local authority in any civil enforcement action brought by a ,federal1 ,state1 or local authority4 7#b7 ,express statement ,the express statement described in this paragraph1 with respect to information or records1 is-- 7,a7 in the case of written information or records1 a written marking on the information or records substantially similar to the following3 ,this information is voluntarily submitted to the ,federal ,government in expectation of protection from disclosure as provided by the provisions of section #b7m7 of the ,supply ,chain ,mapping and ,monitoring ,act42 or 7,b7 in the case of oral information1 a written statement similar to the statement described in subparagraph 7,a7 submitted within a reasonable period following the oral communication4 7#c7 ,inapplicability to semiconductor incentive program ,this subsection shall not apply to the voluntary submission of supply chain information by a private entity in an application for ,federal financial assistance under section #iijb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 7n7 ,no effect on discovery ,subject to subsection 7m71 nothing in this section1 nor any rule1 regulation1 or amendment shall be construed to create a defense to a discovery request1 or otherwise limit or affect the discovery of supply chain information from a private entity arising from a cause of action authorized under any under ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law4 7o7 ,implementation report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the relevant committees of ,congress and post on the website of the ,under ,secretary a report on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify any office or bureau within the ,department of ,commerce that the ,secretary determines has duties1 responsibilities1 resources1 or expertise that support or duplicate the mission of the ,office2 7,b7 describe the purposes of the offices or bureaus identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 identify if the ,under ,secretary is coordinating with the offices and bureaus identified under subparagraph 7,a7 in implementing the requirements of this ,act2 7,d7 if the ,secretary makes a positive determination under subparagraph 7,c71 evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the ,under ,secretary and the offices and bureaus identified under subparagraph 7,a7 at implementing the requirements of this section2 and 7,e7 identify if the ,secretary will consolidate functions amongst the ,office and the offices and bureaus identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7p7 ,consistency with international agreements ,this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements4 7q7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,under ,secretary #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this section1 of which not more than #b percent per fiscal year may be used for administrative costs4