1、 ASSESSMENT OF THE CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS SUPPORTING THE U.S.INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY PREPARED BY:U.S.DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND U.S.DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEBRUARY 24,2022 2 Introductory Note From Secretary of Commerce Gina M.Raimondo and Secretary of Homeland Sec
2、urity Alejandro Mayorkas Over the past year,the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security have worked in concert to evaluate the strength and resilience of the information and communications technology(ICT)supply chains pursuant to Executive Order 14017,on“Americas Supply Chains.”The resulting r
3、eport,Assessment of the Critical Supply Chains Supporting the U.S.Information and Communications Technology Industry,was drafted by our departments after consulting with hundreds of stakeholders from across the ICT industry,the Federal Government,and the academic community.We would like to thank tho
4、se who have contributed to this report through public comments,briefings,and consultations.The enclosed report evaluates the current supply chain conditions facing the ICT industry,identifies key risks that threaten to disrupt those supply chains,and proposes a strategy to mitigate risk and strength
5、en supply chain resiliency.The importance of having resilient and secure supply chains supporting the U.S.ICT industry cannot be overstated.The unprecedented disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have emphasized the need to take immediate action.The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Sec
6、urity have already begun to take steps aimed at mitigating risks identified in the report.These actions include investing in domestic manufacturing capacity and workforce development,developing supply chain security frameworks,collaborating with international partners to improve resiliency,investing