To require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access, and for other purposes.

“(3) Fund

“(A) In general—There is established a fund within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which shall be managed by the Office, to provide assistance to States and Tribal governments to support offices, agencies, or other entities that oversee broadband programs and broadband deployment in the State, with priority given to States that—

“(i) do not have such an active office, agency, or entity; or

“(ii) need to increase the capacity of such an office, agency, or entity.

“(B) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the fund established under subparagraph (A).

“(4) Technical and other assistance

“(A) In general—The Office shall provide technical and other assistance to States and Tribal governments—

“(i) to support the expansion of broadband, with priority for expansion in rural and Tribal areas and States that consistent rate at the bottom of broadband access and deployment; and

“(ii) regarding cybersecurity resources and programs available through Federal agencies, including the Election Assistance Commission, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Trade Commission, and the National Science Foundation.

“(B) Authorization of appropriations—There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this paragraph.”