; and (B) identifying whether any additional authorities are needed by the Assistant Secretary to facilitate the timely adoption of Open Network Equipment, including the authority to provide loans, loan guarantees, and other forms of credit extension that would maximize the use of grant amounts awarded under this section. (d) Advisory committee (1) Establishment The Assistant Secretary shall establish an Advisory Committee to advise the Assistant Secretary in the manner described in paragraph (3). (2) Composition The Advisory Committee established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of— (A) representatives from— (i) the Commission; (ii) the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; (iii) the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (iv) the National Institute of Standards and Technology; (v) the Department of State; (vi) the National Science Foundation; and (vii) the Department of Homeland Security; and (B) other representatives from the private and public sectors, at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary. (3) Duties The Advisory Committee established under paragraph (1) shall be used to advise the Assistant Secretary on technology developments to help inform— (A) the strategic direction of the grant program established under subsection (a)