; (ii) requirements for a standardized application form for Federal broadband funds, including any required documents, financial reports, engineering studies, or other materials; and (iii) opportunities for combining or better streamlining existing Federal broadband programs that have similar or duplicative missions. (B) Categories For purposes of subparagraph (A)(i), the Council may establish new categories, such as— (i) rural areas that are unserved or underserved by broadband internet access service; or (ii) urban areas that are unserved or underserved by broadband internet access service. (3) Appearances before Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than annually thereafter, 1 or more members of the Council shall appear before each appropriate congressional committee for a hearing on the work of the Council. (4) Requests for information Before the first meeting of each year, the Council shall issue a request for information to collect feedback from stakeholders in the broadband industry and civil society about— (A) existing broadband technology; (B) recommended speed and latency requirements for covered broadband service; (C) recommended requirements for applications for Federal broadband funds; (D) the needs of broadband consumers