; and (C) long-term viability and upgradability. (f) Interim action plan (1) In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an action plan on how the Bureau plans to complete the modernization described in this section in conjunction with other related, ongoing steps to modernize the passport issuance process. (2) Elements The action plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) Progress made on implementing the information technology solutions described in subsection (b) within specific timelines, and additional steps planned. (B) The expected cost and timeline for implementation of the information technology solutions described in subsection (b). (C) An evaluation of the information technology solutions described in subsection (b) to determine whether the full implementation of such solutions will require additional funding or authorities, including budget estimates and a description of such authorities, as appropriate. (D) Efforts to ensure world-class cybersecurity standards for protection of passport applicant data and the passport issuance process infrastructure, particularly such infrastructure involved in adjudication of passport applications. (E) Other specific planned steps that the Bureau will take to achieve the criteria described in section 4. (g) Final report Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the following: (1) Progress on each information technology solution described in subsection (b). (2) Additional information technology solutions the Bureau intends to adopt. (3) Changes in the cost for implementation of the steps described in the action plan, if applicable. (h) Form The plans and report required by this section shall be