S. 2049: NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

The NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act aims to enhance the management of telecommunications and cybersecurity at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) by establishing a new office dedicated to these areas. Below is a breakdown of the key components of this bill:

1. Establishing the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity

The bill proposes the creation of the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the NTIA. This office will be headed by an Associate Administrator who will report to the Assistant Secretary of the NTIA.

2. Duties of the Office

The Associate Administrator and the office will have several responsibilities, including the following:

• Conducting analysis and development of national communications and information policies related to the internet and communication technologies.
• Developing and advocating for market-based policies that support:
  • Innovation
  • Competition
  • Consumer access
  • Digital inclusion
  • Workforce development
  • Economic growth in related markets like communications and technology
• Conducting studies on how individuals access and use various digital services.
• Coordinating multistakeholder processes to develop guidance for cybersecurity and privacy policies.
• Promoting collaboration between security researchers and providers of communications and software systems.
• Supporting existing programs aimed at preventing vulnerabilities in communications networks.
• Advocating for secure communication network policies that also promote innovation.
• Presenting cybersecurity policy efforts to Congress and other relevant bodies.
• Assisting in evaluating cybersecurity impacts related to the NTIA’s responsibilities.
• Developing policies to boost the innovation and commercialization of communications technologies.
• Identifying barriers to trust, security, and innovation in communications technologies.
• Ensuring public access to important data and resources linked to communication technology innovation.
• Strengthening policies related to innovation, especially for small businesses and rural communities, in collaboration with other federal and state entities.
• Collecting feedback from small and rural communications service providers.

3. Transitional Rules

The bill also includes provisions for transitioning responsibilities:

• The current position of Associate Administrator for Policy Analysis and Development will be renamed to Associate Administrator for Policy Development and Cybersecurity.
• The current Associate Administrator in place at the time the bill is enacted will continue in their role but under the new title.

4. Definitions

The term "NTIA" refers to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which is the agency responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy.

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