; (5) expand interoperability and promote the diversification of ICT goods and supply chain services to be less reliant on imports from the People’s Republic of China; (6) promote best practices and common standards for a national approach to cybersecurity; and (7) advance other priorities consistent with paragraphs (1) through (6), as determined by the Secretary. (b) Use of funds Funds made available to carry out this section may be used to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and communications technology capacity, including participation of foreign law enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities, notwithstanding any other provision of law, provided that such support is essential to enabling civilian and law enforcement of cybersecurity and information and communication technology related activities in their respective countries. (c) Implementation plan Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this division, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives an implementation plan for the coming year to advance the goals identified in subsection (a). (d) Consultation In developing and operationalizing the implementation plan required under subsection (c), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (2) United States industry leaders; (3) other relevant technology experts, including the Open Technology Fund; (4) representatives from relevant United States Government agencies