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This bill establishes a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which will be composed of 5-25 members appointed by the Assistant Secretary who have expertise in cybersecurity, supply chain security, or related business functions. The board will represent diverse perspectives from public and private sectors, including chief cybersecurity officers, network operators, equipment and software vendors, and internet application managers. The board's primary duties will include providing recommendations on technical cybersecurity best practices, policies to support cybersecurity development, strategies to enhance network security while fostering innovation, and approaches to remove barriers to trust and commercialization in information and communications networks. Members will serve without compensation, with terms not exceeding two years and potential for reappointment, and the board will be chaired by the NTIA's Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development. Notably, registered lobbyists are prohibited from serving on the board, and the board is set to terminate four years after its enactment. The bill also provides specific definitions for terms like Border Gateway Protocol and information and communications networks, underscoring its focus on improving cybersecurity in the digital economy.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1495/all-info