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This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a council to enhance the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks. The council will be appointed by the FCC Chair and consist of representatives from communications companies, public interest organizations, academic institutions, and various levels of government (federal, state, local, and tribal), ensuring a diverse and knowledgeable membership. Members will serve two-year terms and must have relevant expertise in communications technology and security. The council is required to submit reports every two years detailing recommendations for improving communications network security, with these reports to be made publicly available on the FCC's website. The bill includes provisions to exclude potentially untrustworthy entities from council membership, defining "not trusted" as entities owned, controlled, or influenced by foreign adversaries or those posing a national security threat. Notably, this council is exempt from standard advisory committee termination rules, indicating its long-term importance in addressing communications infrastructure security challenges.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1717/all-info