Done this in a while but my chairman developed a statement to enhance the Economic Security of america for a more Efficient Government and the reason im pointing out today is i cant think of a hearing where that statement is more of likable. When we talk about 5g we talk about the Economic Opportunity in order to take advantage of that opportunity to avoid those Security Risks, we need more Efficient Government to step up in competing against what is becoming a friendly economic rival but adversary in the many cases on the line on the world stage in china. So, in terms of the definition of its product, im really hoping to be able to lay out a certified definition at lay out some priorities of things we need to address so that we can focus everyones attention on this. Let me take a stab. This is an unusual opportunity. Its an opportunity moving to 5g which would be trillions of dollars of activity. Its an enormous opportunity with the competition and take advantage of that opportunity and the problem rises if we dont take advantage, if youre not a leader. Other people that the standards and those other people primarily in china are not setting the standards which will contribute to a free and open society. We have the economic aspects of this and we set the standards that china poses of intellectual property theft and one of the reasons we compete on 5g is because weve stolen hundreds of millions of dollars and they are now threatening to leapfrog us so the action of the basic problem definition in the opportunity. We have to address the allocation and a listen three different types of bands. We can really talk to us about that and setting the standards we have to look at a trusted supply chain where there is not proper market activity. We are competing against a non market economy and a bad economy and strategic competitor and we have to take a look at the market breakdowns here and do something from the standpoint of government to make sure that we support the Supplier Base that were going to need and that is my relatively simple topic issue and one of our Top Priorities and we really appreciate it and lets encourage everybody to simplify this as much as possible. We have this hearing with a pretty good understanding of what were facing and the steps that we have to take. One final comment, i think you are first in your briefing which was called about a month ago and my input in that would be is who in charge in this with the stuff im hard and by the fact in her testimony that they definitely have an answer. Its a National Economic council and i spoke to larry kudlow last night and has been actively engaged together with the chairman of the fcc and with active involvement with President Trump as well. This is our priority, its taken that way and whos in charge of this effort and certainly what weve heard in that briefing is that we have the agencies that are working very cooperatively and weve got that piece and its great that everyone is working together with all the component experts but for my satisfaction, this is the agency in the individual that is in charge of this and could be held accountable for what these goals could be when they need to take them. Im already hardened by it just going by the briefing and im really looking forward to hearing yourself and being a little bit more confident and that were not as behind as i thought we were leading up to a pretty good position and poised to go ahead and win this competition. With that the senator continues. Thank you mister chair. Thank you to for a witnesses for being here today. Our economy is truly global. Internet access is no longer a luxury logic its necessary and it drives economic development. The interaction of 4g technology brought us live streaming, on broadband delivery and now 5g era is before us. Its faster, stronger, wireless collection and transform our Digital World enabling new technology by precision, agriculture, so driving cars and augmented reality. 5g networks with new technologies will create countless new jobs in michigan, generate billions of dollars of economic worth all across our country. 5g has the potential to unleash new productivity in the alps of the United States as a Global Leader in innovation and developing the infrastructure to support 5g networks across the country which does not come without risk. Today, china, our nations greatest global competitor, is poised to leave the world in advancing this very important technology. Chinas edge and the development of 5g that poses a threat to Economic Dominance as well as our National Security. The u. S. Is increasingly aligned on High Speed Services to support not only our work and our economy but also our defense industry. And the race to expand 5g access with a series of supply chains by purchasing and deploying chinese equipment for Companies Like huawei and cte. Their Intelligence Community are beholden to the Chinese Government. The devices these companies provide offer costeffective solutions and help close the digital divide. They also pose a series of National Security risks i could open a back door into a critical American Security network. Given the serious National Security risk, we must have a delicate balance to ensure that 5g networks are both secure and widely available in both rural and urban areas. Chinas advantage and 5g may be a reality for now but it is something that we have the power to change. The United States government has an opportunity to play a key role in america as resurgence as a leader and the development of 5g networks. The challenge of this magnitude requires a strong and unified collaborative approach capitalizing on the full power of american inaudible . Today, our efforts are pin piecemeal and disorganized. We have not had the leadership or the National Strategy to accomplish this very issue. Im encouraged by the agreement that this committee has made his the support as a whole. The 5g activity will encourage prosperity from urban and Rural Communities and iowa up tremendous Economic Growth and reestablish america as a leader of global innovation. I hope this hearing will serve as a driving force to help us assure in this new age. Build momentum towards recapture in our place as the world leader in Communication Technologies and look forward to the testimony of our witnesses and thank you for being here today. Thank you senator peters. If you would all stand and raise right hand. Do you swear the testimony a give bodies this committee will be the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god . I do. Our first witness is mr. Christopher krebs,. Mister krebs worked within dhs as the assistant secretary for the protection where he helped establish a number of national and international risks programs. Prior to joining dhs, krebs was part of the policy which at a network on many issues. Mr. Krebs. Good morning chairman johnson and members of the committee. Thank you for holding todays hearing and providing an opportunity to be the first government witness to congratulate the World ChampionWashington Nationals and on behalf applause thank you. And also asked to lock up stephen strasbourg to a long term contract. Its regarding the Cyber Infrastructure and securely supply chain and the Communications Technology and the next Global Communications network. This is a timely hearing and not because its halloween and this is often touted as a scary topic behind every line of code but because today is the last day of the National Security month when Critical Infrastructure security my. Written testimony details the information to Communication Technology i would like to focus my remarks on the efforts to secure a 5g network. Weve been hard at work and 5g security for years now. The roles and the executive Branch Agency have a few been represented today. Our administration and strategy has come together over the guidance of the counsel the National Security. There is no department of 5g the security nor should there be i could say with confidence that the United States government is collaborating effectively across the agencies and regardless with partners. Tight coordination mechanisms to have these results that we all desire. Michael straightforward we. Seek to foster competitive ecosystems with the 5g vendors and approach to 5g. This will unlock American Innovation and opportunities to can provide a sound base for 5g technology and our approach as four primary issues to tuck and allow my colleagues to touch on that. The regulatory consideration is stressing open systems with respect to the rule of law and take into account risks posed by Foreign Governments of wires. Secondly, were examining the Technology Requirement with the changes that are anticipated with the networking and resulting impacts on the services and features like autonomy is vehicles and smart cities etc and our work in the economic space focuses on the growth of new technology with the emphasis on here in the u. S. And courage in global and financial subsidies that are open fair and commercial reasonable transparency. Finally, we seek to promote the systems that developed a better understanding of the networks which are at risk accordingly and since its focused here, theyre seeking to support this approach and our approach is consistent with the broader supply chain encompassing technical, legal and relationship aspects of product, company and the regime from where the product originates. Specifically this intends to address 5g concerns and three primary avenues. All of which our core agency complications. Technical evaluations and analysis, engagement and cyber practices. We recognize that the 5g new transforming technology sinks well to the way this occurs all its equities. Id like to enforce this is not solely a u. S. Government issue. Our partners in the industry are critical in this security to design in deployment and accompanied by transparency necessary to perform appropriate Risk Management as the consumers alike. Efforts like the council to secure the consensus based by the iot sea capabilities and both examples of the industry given of the efforts to help achieve that Global Competitive ecosystem with vendors and components and at the director of cessna. Which analyze is across 16 Critical Infrastructures and the political functions my commit to you all is to be leading these activities from mutual benefits. More work needs to be done and thats clear but i believe we have these structures to get the job done and that is the goal and its up to a wide range of stakeholders and once again thank you for the opportunity to appear today i look forward to questions. Thank you mister krebs. Even though the nationals did not the brewers out of the playoffs it was a really fun game to watch. Our next witnesses diane ronaldo. The department of commerce and when although was with the House Committee where she was the lead Committee Staffer with the landmarks security infiltration and miss ronaldo produced the oversight budget monitoring from the agency. Miss run all the. Chairman johnson and Ranking Member peters, members the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the supply chain, Global Competitiveness and 5g. They are responsible for advancing the white house on telecommunications and consultation with other commerce, barrels and executive agencies and that they advocate for domestic and International Diplomacy is on the internet and the keys at home and abroad. The role is to foster the National Security economic transparency and delivery of the Critical Services through the telecommunications. Were involved in a host of policy issues that affect the security of critical elements and our nations telecommunications infrastructure. In the race to 5g is when he was urging areas or focus for the department and the administration. We are pursuing policies that enable government industry to Work Together to deliver on promises and secure 5g networks. But as secretary of commerce ross has said we cannot be complacent. Although the United States leads the world and the 4g wireless technologies, other countries are trying hard to issue themselves to dominate the next generation of 5g technology services. Given the Global Nature of telecommunications industry, fight for 5g dominance will surround around key issues. The component of standards as well as the ability to win in the u. S. Markets. Anti eye is working with the state Department Homeland security any federal Communications Division on policy to secure supply chain for critical information and technologies and will secure Network Deployment and innovation and free market principles. Our increased reliance on connectivity comes with increased vulnerability cyberattacks. Secured Networks Must be a major priority. We must cooperate prevention, protection and resiliency from the start. One of the Top Priorities for the administration is securing the Communications Supply Chain which is vulnerable to foreign products and services. At the most basic level we must avoid clear risk. Technology that comes from practices should not be put into our critical systems. At ntia theyre trying to help make better decisions and secure risks and incidents. Ntia its helping to address these challenges at the secretary and the president s executive order on information and Communications Technology and Services Supply chain. Ntia as lead three and successful multi staple prophesys with other security and other challenges around Software Vulnerability and insecure devices. Ntia its also involved in an ongoing effort to have the effects and in our competitive world the United States does not have the luxury of pursuing some of our National Priorities of depend and we must pursue and achieve all of them and we will continue to build on the excellent model that they have developed with federal and private sector members and thank you for having me and as chris said go nuts. Thank you mister another and our messed witness is the Deputy Assistant first cyber and International Communications and the policy at the state department. He leads the International Cybersecurity and the Privacy Policy and earlier in his career, he was the general counsel and deputy chief of staff for u. S. Committee and criminal affairs and welcome back. Thank you mister chairman and Ranking Member peters and its a privilege to testify before the committee as a staffer a decade ago and that the world becomes more interconnected the, Security Information Technology including the fifth generation of Wireless Technology is becoming increasingly important for our National Security and our Economic Prosperity as well as the protection of the individual workings around the world and state department under secretary pompeos leadership is in charge of the United States and a National Engagement campaign against our allies and partners and the importance of the measures of securing of the 5g network and as you have noted the networks will be transformed at will have a fast array of services and the Critical Infrastructure by the institution. While we rely on 5g networks and the massive amounts of data that they will provide. The states couldnt be higher for these numbers. This country around the world in their Communication Systems are u