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As previously reported, in February 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14017 (“EO 14017”), which instructed various government agencies to review the current supply chain risks for critical sectors and subsectors of the Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”) industrial base and provide the executive branch with reports of identified risks. In order to comply with EO 14017, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) recently announced that it will host a virtual forum soliciting recommendations from the public on how to strengthen the resiliency of the ICT industrial base. The ICT industrial base consists of:

  • component hardware that enables terrestrial distribution,
  • broadcast/wireless transport,
  • satellite support,
  • data storage to include data center and cloud technologies, and end user devices including home devices such as routers, antennae, and receivers, and mobile devices; and
  • software and services that have direct dependencies on one or more of the enabling hardware.”

 In the virtual forum, BIS seeks comments from interested parties that address the policy objectives set forth in EO 14017, which include:

  • revitalizing and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity,
  • maintaining America’s competitive edge in research and development,
  • creating well-paying jobs,
  • supporting small businesses,
  • advancing the fight against climate change; and
  • encouraging economic growth in communities of color and economically distressed areas.

The virtual forum will be held on October 29, 2021 from 9 am to 12 pm EST.  The forum will only be held virtually.  Parties interested in speaking or participating must register in advance here.  The deadline to submit a request to be a speaker at the forum is October 22, 2021 at 5 pm EST.  The deadline to register to attend the virtual forum is October 29, 2021 at 5 pm EST.  Additional details on the forum can be found here.

Should you have any questions regarding the forum, please contact Husch Blackwell’s International Trade & Supply Chain team.

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Photo of Cortney Morgan Cortney Morgan

An experienced attorney in the area of international trade and supply chain issues, Cortney advises foreign and domestic clients on all aspects of international trade regulation, planning and compliance, including import (customs), export controls, economic sanctions, embargoes, international trade agreements and preference programs.

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A love for international law drew Isabella to Georgetown Law and ultimately to Husch Blackwell.

Isabella’s early career experience working across the United States (D.C., Chicago, Reno, Omaha, Carson City), and experience studying abroad in England and Italy, solidified her ambition to work

A love for international law drew Isabella to Georgetown Law and ultimately to Husch Blackwell.

Isabella’s early career experience working across the United States (D.C., Chicago, Reno, Omaha, Carson City), and experience studying abroad in England and Italy, solidified her ambition to work with clients worldwide. Her passion for international issues is what first drew her to Georgetown Law School, and it later made Husch Blackwell a logical next career step.

Isabella’s skill and ambition made her a formidable competitor on the equestrian team in college, giving her the opportunity to build a high level of self-discipline and contribute to the success of a team. Her time management abilities helped Isabella perform at a high level both academically and as an equestrian. It’s that kind of accomplishment and organization that make her such an effective partner for clients and businesses around the globe.