Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act

HR 1354, the Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, requires the Commerce Secretary to produce a report within one year of enactment assessing the U.S. information and communication technology (ICT) supply chain. The report must identify critical technologies for economic competitiveness, evaluate U.S. and trusted vendor capacity, and analyze dependence on "untrusted" vendors (defined as companies posing national security risks under existing law). Based on this report, the Secretary must develop a government-wide strategy within 180 days to strengthen trusted ICT vendors and reduce reliance on untrusted sources. The strategy will outline specific agency roles, needed resources, and potential changes to federal programs or laws to support this goal.