“Today, the country faces a persistent and constant threat from foreign adversaries, particularly the CCP. These bad actors are always exploring ways to breach our networks, devices, and technology ecosystem. It is more important than ever that the FCC remain vigilant and protect Americans and American companies from these threats.”
Early in his Chairmanship, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr established a new Council for National Security within the agency. The Council will leverage the full range of the Commission’s regulatory, investigatory, and enforcement authorities to protect American and counter foreign adversaries, particularly the threats posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Chairman Carr also named his National Security Counsel, Adam Chan, as the first Director of the FCC’s Council on National Security.
The Council will have a 3-part goal:
Strengthening Tech & Telecom Supply Chains
Reduce the American technology and telecommunications sectors’ trade and supply chain dependencies on foreign adversaries.
Securing America from Cyber Threats
Mitigate America’s vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, espionage, and surveillance by foreign adversaries.
Winning the Tech Race Against China
Ensure the U.S. wins the strategic competition with China over critical technologies, such as 5G and 6G, AI, satellites and space, quantum computing, robotics and autonomous systems, and the Internet of Things.
Council Representatives
The Council will be comprised of representatives from eight Bureaus and Offices within the FCC, fostering cross-agency collaboration and information sharing. The Council will facilitate the Chairman’s ability to implement a comprehensive national security agenda and facilitate the Commission’s engagement with national security partners across the Executive Branch and in Congress.
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