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This bill, known as the Network Equipment Transparency Act (NET Act), directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its reporting requirements regarding telecommunications network equipment supply chain impacts. Specifically, the bill amends Section 13(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 by adding a new provision that requires the FCC to assess how the availability of network equipment has influenced the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability during reporting periods, using available data. The bill ensures that this new assessment requirement does not impose additional reporting burdens on telecommunications providers beyond what was previously required. The amendment involves technical adjustments to the existing law, such as redesignating existing paragraphs and updating cross-references to maintain the structural integrity of the original legislation. The primary goal of this bill is to provide more transparency and insight into how network equipment supply chain dynamics might affect the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure and services.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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