associated with such implementation. (4) An identification of any barriers to such implementing, including a cost-benefit analysis where feasible. (5) An initial estimate of the total cost to the Federal Government and implementing entities in the private sector of such implementing, including recommendations for defraying such costs, if applicable. (c) Consultation In developing the strategies and recommendations under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security may, as appropriate, consult with representatives from the information technology sector. (d) Exemption The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to this section or to any action to implement this section. (e) Definition In this section, the term Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance means an email authentication, policy, and reporting protocol that verifies the authenticity of the sender of an email and blocks and reports to the sender fraudulent accounts. 317. Strengthening Federal networks (a) Authority Section 3553(b) of title 44, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (6)(D), by striking