(I) The status of United States financial commitments to the GHSA in the context of commitments by other donors, and the contributions of partner countries to achieve the GHSA targets. (II) The progress toward the milestones outlined in GHSA national plans for those countries where the United States Government has committed to assist in implementing the GHSA and in annual work-plans outlining agency priorities for implementing the GHSA. (III) The external evaluations of United States and partner country capabilities to address infectious disease threats, including the ability to achieve the targets outlined within the WHO Joint External Evaluation (JEE) tool, as well as gaps identified by such external evaluations. (E) Provide, by consensus, policy-level guidance on GHSA implementation. (F) Develop a report on an annual basis regarding the progress achieved and challenges concerning the United States Government’s ability to advance the GHSA across priority countries. The report shall include recommendations to resolve, mitigate, or otherwise address the challenges identified therein. The report shall be transmitted to the President and the appropriate congressional committees and, to the extent possible, made publicly available. (G) Conduct an overall review of the GHSA for submission to the President and the appropriate congressional committees by not later than September 1, 2019. The review should include an evaluation of the progress achieved during the 5 years of this initiative, as well as any challenges faced. The report should also provide recommendations on the future direction of the initiative. (2) Form The report required under paragraph (1)(F) and the review required under paragraph (1)(G) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. (3) Non-interference in foreign affairs responsibilities The Council shall not perform any activities or functions that interfere with the foreign affairs responsibilities of the Secretary of State, including the responsibility to oversee