; (B) the evolving technological and economic landscape; (C) the widespread availability of certain technologies and items on the United States Munitions List; and (D) risks of misuse of United States-origin defense articles. (3) Consultation The Department of State may consult with the Defense Trade Advisory Group and other interested parties, including nontraditional defense contractors, in conducting the periodic review described in paragraph (1). 4. Definitions In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term appropriate congressional committees means— (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on the Armed Services, and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, Committee on the Armed Services, and Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (2) AUKUS agreement The term AUKUS agreement means the trilateral security partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia that was announced on September 15, 2021.