; and (2) may meet more frequently than as described in paragraph (1), as determined by the co-Chairs. (e) Reports (1) Annual report The Committee shall submit to the Commission, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives an annual report that describes the activities of the Committee during the preceding year. (2) Servicing rural areas (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Committee shall submit to the Commission, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report that defines, in accordance with the principles described in section 254(b), what constitutes a rural area that has access to telecommunications and information technologies and services. (B) Updates The Committee may update the report submitted under subparagraph (A), as the co-Chairs determine is appropriate. (f) Advice on agenda items The Committee may be called before the Commission to consider the impact of agenda items of the Commission on the provision of telecommunications services in rural areas. (g) Expenses (1) In general Members of the Committee shall not receive compensation, travel expenses, or a per diem for the work of the members of the Committee. (2) Use of electronic means The Committee shall use telecommunications services and electronic resources to the maximum extent possible to— (A) facilitate the work of the Committee; and (B) minimize the expenses incurred by the members of the Committee in performing the work of the Committee. (h) Applicability of FACA Sections 10 and 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Committee or the activities of the Committee. .