Attorney General William Barr will head a newly established committee that will review national security concerns arising from foreign-owned companies who wish to participate in the U.S. telecommunications network.
The committee was established by President Donald Trump through an executive order on April 4. Its main purpose is to review licensing applications and licenses from companies under foreign-based companies to determine national security and law enforcement risks. After review, the committee will advise the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), a federal independent agency regulating communication networks, on the appropriate way to respond to the risks either by dismissing or denying an application, providing a conditional grant, or modifying or revoking a license.
