Order Code RL33313
Congressional Commissions,
Committees, Boards, and Groups:
Appointment Authority and Membership
Updated April 4, 2007Membership and Appointment
Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups
Updated March 26, 2008
Matthew E. Glassman
Analyst in American National Governmenton the Congress
Government and Finance Division
Congressional Commissions, Committees, Boards, and
Groups: Appointment Authority and MembershipMembership and Appointment Authority
to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups
Summary
Over the past several decades, Congress, by statute, has established a wide array
of commissions, boards, and advisory bodies to provide it with assistance in meeting various
various legislative, investigative, and administrative responsibilities. These Some of these
entities are
generally temporary and created to serve specific functions, such as studying a
discreet policy area or performing one-time or recurring administrative taskstasks. Others are permanent, serving an
ongoing purpose, such as overseeing an institution or performing a regular
administrative function.
The majority of these congressional bodies provide that Members of Congress,
particularly the leadership, be intimately involved in the appointment process, either
through direct service on a commission, or by appointing or recommending
candidates for membership. This compilation examines the range of alternative
membership appointment schemes exhibited by more than 75 such bodies currently
in existence.
The choice of any
The choice of a particular mechanism for membership designation has
implications that may have an impact onappointment may have
implications for the ability of these entities to fulfill their
congressional mandates.
Examination of the statutory language creating these bodies
reveals several common
approaches to membership selection. Each possible
alternative schemeschema has its advantages.
Commissions or boardsA commission or board composed entirely of Members permitpermits a high degree of
of congressional control over the entity’s operations. Bodies composed mainly of
qualified private citizens or executive branch appointees may provide a broader
expertise than Member-only bodies. Assemblages of mixed membership provide
some of the advantages of both Member and citizen-only appointment schemes.
This report contains a compilation of commissions and boards that demonstrates
the range of alternative membership appointment structures. It includes any
statutorily created advisory entity (boards, advisory panels, etc.) whose membership
scheme mandates the participation of Members of Congress either as potential
members or as participants in the process of appointing the membership. For each
entity, information on the purpose, duration, appointment structure, and term of
appointment is provided. Finally, information on the involvement of Members of
Congress in the appointment process is presented in a series of tables.
This report will be updated at the beginning of each will be updated at the beginning of each new Congress.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Appointment AuthorityScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Membership Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Direct Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Qualification Provisos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Separation of Powers Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . 4
Impact of Appointment Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
List of Tables
Table 1. Active Commissions, Boards and Advisory Entities:
Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 25
Organization of the Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Listing of Individual Congressional Advisory Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
List of Tables
Table 1. Appointment Role of the Speaker of the House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7490
Table 32. Appointment Role of the House Minority Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8197
Table 43. Appointment Role of the House Majority Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86101
Table 54. Appointment Role of the President of the Senate
or the
President Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10388
Table 65. Appointment Role of the Senate Majority Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93108
Table 76. Appointment Role of the Senate Minority Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100115
Table 87. Appointment Role of Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107121
Table 98. Summary of Appointment Authority of Congressional Leaders
and Committee Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Congressional Commissions, Committees,
Boards, and Groups: Appointment Authority
and Membership127
Congressional Membership and
Appointment Authority to Advisory
Commissions, Boards, and Groups
Introduction
Over much of its history, Congress has created a wide array of advisory bodies
,
separate from each chamber’s committees and officers, in order to better exercise its
legislative, oversight, and investigative mandates, and
to attend to both temporary
and ongoing administrative tasks and responsibilities.1 During the past two
decades,
Congress has established some 150or renewed the existence of hundreds of statutory entities
to study, advise on,
coordinate, or monitor matters of particular interest to Congress.
These entities vary
in several dimensions, including their official designation,
purpose, lifespan,
membership, and mechanism by which members are appointed.
Many of these bodies are expressly identified as commissions, but others are
designated as boards, advisory committees, or by other terms. In this report, they are
referred to generically as “congressional commissionsadvisory bodies.” These groups are generally
created to address a single purpose, perhaps to study a discrete policy issue, or to
attend to one-time or recurring administrative functions. Often, they have a welldefined mandate, which typically includes the submission of a final report to
Congress detailing findings and recommendations. Although mostsome have a specific
lifespan, severalmany have been created to provide ongoing support and advice (for
instance, the Boards of Visitorsboards of visitors for the United States military service academies, or
the Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for Appointment to the
Office of Architect of the Capitol).
The statutory provisions creating a substantial proportion of congressional
commissionsadvisory bodies provide for a membership that, either entirely or in part, (1) includes,
(2) is chosen by, or (3) is recommended by Members of Congress. This report
addresses only those statutory groups whose membership involves congressional
participation in one or more of these forms. It provides selected background
information on these groups and specific information relating
to the role of Members
of Congress in the appointment process.
This report is intended to inform Members of Congress of their specific
appointment responsibilities and to make them aware of their opportunities to serve
as members on these boards and commissionsof congressional advisory bodies. Additionally, observations regarding
the rationale and effects for the many variations in the appointment schemes for existing bodies
1
This report was originally written by the late Thomas P. Carr, formerly an analyst in
American National Government at CRS. The listed author updated the report and is
available to answer questions concerning its contents.
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existing bodies are intended to provide some guidancealternatives to legislators to facilitate
the drafting of
membership language in future commission statutes.
Scope and Organization
Thisstatutes.
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Scope
Following an examination of the appointment schemes to various congressional
advisory bodies, this compilation attempts to identify all congressional commissions and similaradvisory
bodies currently in existence. It includes any statutorily created entity advisory entity
(boards,
advisory panels, etc.) whose membership scheme mandates the participation of
of Members of Congress, either as potential members, or as participants in the process
of designatingappointing the membership. Entities created by Congress that have neither
congressional membership nor congressional involvement in the appointment process
have been omitted.21 Boards and commissions to which Congress has “advise and
consent” authority are also omitted, unless Members of Congress otherwise
participate in the appointment process.
Also excluded are ad hoc commissions and advisory groups empaneled by
individual committees of Congress under their general authority to procure the
“temporary services” of consultants to “make studies and advise the committee with
respect to any matter within its jurisdiction,” pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 72a or under
chamber rules or resolutions. The . The
membership of these entities, such as the Advisory
Commission to Study the
Consumer Price Index, ismight be selected by the chairman
and ranking minority member of
the committee concerned, and these bodies are generally empaneled for short
durations.
Information regarding the involvement of Members of Congress in the
appointment process for congressional commissions is presented in a series of tables.
Table 1 identifies each entity currently functioning, regardless of when it was
initially established.3 The more than 85 entries in the primary table highlight the
broad diversity of matters Congress has felt deserved insightful examination beyond
the established organizational structure of the institution. Entries are arranged
alphabetically, and citations to the United States Code and the Statutes at Large
where particulars relating to the scope, purpose, and composition of these bodies may
be located are provided.
Column two of the table presents the statutory language of membership
appointment schemes, detailing a wide range of membership patterns for the benefit
of lawmakers who might be contemplating creation of advisory bodies. Column
three provides termination dates for each entity.4 Where available, the Internet
address of an organization’s website is also provided.
Tracking provisions of law that create boards and commissions is an inherently
inexact exercise. Although many such bodies are created in easily identifiable
2
See for example, the membership appointment scheme for the Advisory Commission on
Drug Free Communities (21 U.S.C. 1543), established by P.L. 105-20. All appointments are
made by the President with no congressional involvement.
3
See for example, the Board of Trustees for the American Folklife Center, which is
ongoing, but was established pursuant to P.L. 94-201(20 U.S.C. 2103).
4
Sometimes inherent ambiguity is in these dates because they are not always date certain,
but rather, often contingent upon an associated time-line within the statute, such as the date
of submission of a final report.
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generally empaneled for short durations. This report does not include caucuses,
observer groups, or working groups created by means other than statute.
Tracking the provisions of law that create congressional advisory bodies is an
inherently inexact exercise. Although many such bodies are created in easily
identifiable freestanding statutes, others are contained within the statutory language
of lengthy
omnibus legislation.52 It is also sometimes difficult to determine when such bodies
bodies have ceased to operate,63 as termination dates are not always included in the organic
statute, or may be tied to ambiguous conditions.
Appointment Authority
The particulars of congressional involvement in the appointment process are
varied. Distinctions among the degrees of autonomy in the appointment process are
evident in column two of Table 1, which reproduces verbatim the statutory language
of the individual appointment schemes. In the legislative branch, the individuals
most commonly empowered to make appointments to commissions and similar
bodies are the Speaker of the House, the President or President pro tempore7 of the
Senate, and the majority and minority leaders of the House and Senate. The majority
leader of the House is less often included in these mechanisms, because the role of
the minority leader in that chamber is more often paired instead with the Speaker.
Individual listings (Tables 2 through 7) detailing the appointment
responsibilities of each of these major congressional leaders are provided. Table 8
lists other congressional leaders, namely, the chairmen or ranking minority members
of specified committees in the House and Senate who may also be granted authority
to make or recommend appointments, or be designated as members of a commission
or board.8 A final table, Table 9, captures the details from all the tables in summary
format.
Membership Composition
When making appointments to commissions, Members of Congress may be
empowered to act independently or in concert with other congressional leaders.
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organic statute, or may be tied to ambiguous conditions.
Membership Composition
When making appointments to congressional advisory bodies, Members of
Congress may be empowered to act independently or in concert with congressional
leaders. Structurally, variations in the autonomy of appointment officials fall within
several common patterns.
1
See, for example, the membership appointment scheme for the Advisory Commission on
Drug Free Communities (21 U.S.C. 1543), established by P.L. 105-20; 111 Stat. 232. All
appointments are made by the President with no congressional involvement.
2
For example, provisions for the establishment of 12 separate advisory bodies were included
in the text of the FY1999 Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act (P. L. 105-277,; 112 Stat. 2681).
63
In at least one instance, a commission mandated by law never formally organized.
Membership selection for the Commission on State and Private Forests (16 U.S.C. 1601
note,; P.L. 101-624; 104 Stat. 3548), was not completed, apparently due to presidential
reservations about the appropriateness of the appointment scheme (see “Separation of
Powers Issues,” below).
7
The appointment power of the President pro tempore of the Senate is subject to the
conditions of 2 U.S.C. 199, which requires involvement of the majority and minority leaders
of the Senate if a statute specifies that the appointment is to be made on the basis of the
appointee’s affiliation with the majority or minority political party, or if not, upon the joint
recommendation of majority and minority leaders of the Senate (P.L. 96-576; 94 Stat. 3355).
8
See for example, the Commission for the Judiciary Office Building, whose membership
includes the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules
and Administration, the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House (P.L. 100-480;
102 Stat. 2334).
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Structurally, the variations in the autonomy of the appointment officials fall within
several common patterns:
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Direct Designation. The statutory scheme may mandate that membership of
a commissioncongressional advisory body be made up in whole or in part ofby specifically
designated Members of
Congress, typically members of the leadership or of specified
committees.
In most such .
In most cases, leadership service is limited to bodies concerned with the internal
internal administrative functions of the House and Senate. For example, membership
of the
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for Appointment to the
the Office of Architect of the Capitol includes the Speaker of the House, the President
President pro tempore of the Senate, the majority and minority leaders of the House
and the
Senate, and the chairmen and the ranking minority members of the
Committee on
House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration.
Statutes requiring the appointment of specific members of
congressional or
committee leadership to commissions are not as common as those
that simply grant
appointment authority to these leaders.
Appointment. Selected leaders, often with balance between the parties, appoint
commissionmay
appoint congressional advisory body members, who may or may not be Members of Congress;
Congress.
For appointments made by congressional leaders, the statutory scheme generally
mandates that appointments include contributionsbe made by leaders of both parties. Some
commissions’ membersThe members of
some congressional advisory bodies are selected by majority and minority party
leaders in equal
numbers.94 In other instances, however, the majority party appoints a greater
number.105 In a few cases, the majority/minority ratio of appointments to a
commission commission
varies, depending upon whether the President is of the same party as the
majority in
the House or the Senate.116
One common component of statutory appointment schemes for congressional
commissionsadvisory bodies is the requirement that Members of Congress serve on these panels.
Certain bodies, such as the British American Parliamentary Group, are composed
entirely of membersMembers of Congress. In other instances, a statute may require that a
certain specified number of Senators or Representatives be selected.12
9
See, for example, the Antitrust Modernization Commission. The majority and minority
leaders of the House 7
Recommendation. Selected leaders, again often with balance between the
parties, may be authorized to recommend members, who may or may not be Members
4
See, for example, the Congressional Award Board. The majority and minority of the House
and the Senate each are given the authority to appoint two12 members.
P.L. 107-273; 116 Stat. 1856.
10 2 U.S.C. 803; P.L. 96114; 93 Stat. 852.
5
Under the appointment scheme for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, the
for
example, the majority party enjoys a three-to-two advantage in making appointments to the
commission.
P.L. 106-173; 114 Stat. 15.
11
See6
See, for example, the details of the appointment scheme for the National Prison Rape Reduction
Reduction Commission in Table 1.
12
The
7
For example, the law creating the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission (P.L.
107-202),
; 116 Stat. 739) provided that eight of the 15 members of the commission be
appointed by congressional
leaders, and that at least two Senators and two Representatives
be among those selected.
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Recommendation. Selected leaders, again often with balance between
parties, recommend members, who may or may not be Members 4
of Congress, for
appointment to a commissioncongressional advisory body. They may do so
either in parallel or jointly, and the
recommendations may be made either to other
congressional leaders, such as the
Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate, or to the President.
These three variations in the methods employed in making appointments are
differentiated in Table 9 through the use of typographical devices. The number of
appointments to be made is specified by numerals or, when indeterminate, by “I?.”
Parenthetical values indicate that the naming officer has only recommending
authority. Joint naming authority is denoted by the letter “J.” Bolded entries signify
that Members of Congress are among the appointees, and an asterisk “*” means that
the appointing official is also explicitly named to the commission.
of the Senate, or to the President.
Qualification Provisos. Some statutory provisos may have the effect of
limiting the degree of autonomy a Member has in appointing or making
recommendations of individuals for commissioncongressional advisory body membership. For
example, the
appointing official may be required by law to select members who are specifically
specifically qualified by virtue of their education, knowledge, training, experience,
expertise,
distinguished service, or recognized eminence in a particular field or
fields.138 In
other instances, appointments are expressly limited to individuals
occupying specific
federal, state, or local government positions, representing a
particular occupation, or
serving as head of a particular public or private sector
institution or organization.
Separation of Powers Issues
In many instances, the authority to appoint members to the entities covered in
this report is shared by the executive and legislative branches.149 When the
appointment authority set out in a statute creating a commission is congressional advisory body is
shared by the
President and Members of Congress, questions about implementation
of the
appointment scheme have sometimes prompted the President to clarifycomment on
separation-of-powers issues raised
under the separation of powers and appointments clause of the under the Appointments Clause of the
Constitution. Some
statutes instruct the President to appoint commissioncongressional advisory
body members from a list provided
by congressional leadership. For example, the
appointment scheme for the
Commission on Interoperable Data Sharing provides for
nine members, one member
appointed by the President to serve as chairman, and
eight members appointed by the
President “from a list of nominees jointly provided
by the Speaker of the House of
13
For example, P.L. 109-58 prescribes that nominees for the United States Commission on
Representatives, the minority leader of the House of
Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the
Senate.”10
In the signing statement accompanying the law, President George W. Bush
noted that methods of selection included in the Appointment Clause of the
Constitution include “appointment by the President with Senate consent, or by the
8
For example, P.L. 109-58 (119 Stat. 594) prescribes that nominees for the United States
Commission on North American Energy Freedom must be “knowledgeable on energy issues,
including oil
and gas exploration and production, crude oil refining, oil and gas pipelines, electricity
electricity production and transmission, coal, unconventional hydrocarbon resources, fuel
cells, motor
vehicle power systems, nuclear energy, renewable energy, biofuels, energy
efficiency, and
energy conservation.”
14
9
See, for example, the membership appointment scheme for the Commission on
Broadcasting to the People’s Republic of China, which consists of 11 members, three
appointed by the President and two each appointed by the Speaker of the House, the
majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the House, and the minority leader of
the Senate (P.L. 102-138; 105 Stat. 705).
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Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, the majority
leader of the Senate, and the minority leader of the Senate.”15
In the signing statement accompanying the law, President George W. Bush
noted that methods of selection included in the Appointment Clause of the
Constitution include “appointment by the President with Senate consent, or by the
10
P.L. 107-173; 116 Stat. 543.
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President alone,” but not by the President “from a pool of persons selected by
congressional leadership.”1611 Similarly, in a statement accompanying the signing of
legislation creating the Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission,1712
the President made it clear that he would not be bound by the membership
recommendations of House and Senate leadership required by the statute, but would
rather “welcome, as a matter of comity, the suggestions of the congressional
leadership for those positions.”1813
Impact of Appointment Framework
As the foregoing discussion suggests, several alternative approaches are
available to legislators in drafting membership selection language. The decisions
made when devising a commissioncongressional advisory body’s membership framework are not simply
arbitrary
arbitrary or without consequence. Inclusion of legislators on such panels insures that
Congress will be able
to exercise a certain degree of control over the operations of
the entity concerned.
At the same time, service by Members on commissionscongressional
advisory bodies is arguably antithetical to at
least one of the rationales for creating a commission
the entity in the first place, namely, to
reduce the workload of Congress by delegating
certain functions to temporary bodies.
Even in the absence of direct membership on a commission, in congressional advisory body, in
drafting the
particulars of an appointment scheme, legislators can dictate, to some
degree, the
measure of autonomy a commissionan entity enjoys. For example, although the legislation
legislation creating the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United
States (the
9-11 Commission) did not stipulate that Members of Congress be
included in the
commission’s membership, it did call for nine of the 10 members of
the commission
to be selected by congressional leaders.1914 Attention to the proper
balance between
the number of members appointed by congressional leaders and by
other individuals,
or to the number of Members of Congress required to be among
the appointees, or
to the qualifications of appointees, can be significant factors in
enabling a
commissionan advisory body to fulfill its congressional mandate.
15
P.L. 107-173; 116 Stat. 543.
16Organization of the Report
Each currently functioning congressional advisory body, regardless of when it
was initially established, is profiled following the narrative portion of this report.15
For each entity, a brief summary of its purpose or role is provided, as well as the
following information:
11
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, vol. 38, May 20, 2002, p. 822.
1712
36 U.S.C. note prec. 101,; P.L. 107-41; 115 Stat. 226
18.
13
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, vol. 37, Sept. 24, 2001, p. 1336
19.
14
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States (P.L. 107-306; 116
Stat. 2408), was established to examine and report upon issues relating to the terrorist
attacks of September 11, 2001.
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Table 1. Active Commissions, Boards and Advisory Entities:
Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority
Commission/Board
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Commission
36 U.S.C. note prec. 101.
P.L. 106-173; 114 Stat.15
P.L. 108-59; 117 Stat. 861
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall be composed of 15 members appointed as follows:
(1) Two members, each of whom shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection
(b),a appointed by the President;
(2) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed
by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Illinois;
(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed
by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Indiana;
(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed
by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Kentucky;
(5) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House, appointed by
the Speaker;
(6) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the majority
leader of the Senate;
(7) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House, appointed by
the minority leader of the House; and
(8) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the minority
leader of the Senate.
The Commission is to
terminate 120 days after
submitting its final report.
The Commission is required
to submit a final report to
Congress not later than the
expiration of the four-year
period beginning on the
date of the formation of the
Commission. P.L. 108-59
extended the reporting
deadline to not later than
April 30, 2010.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
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Commission/Board
Advisory Committee on Student
Financial Assistance
20 U.S.C. 1098
P.L. 99-498; 100 Stat. 1492
http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/
list/acsfa/edlite-about.html
Membership
(1) The Advisory Committee shall have 11 members of whom:
(A) Three members shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon
the recommendation of the majority leader and the minority leader.
(B) Three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House upon the
recommendation of the majority leader and the minority leader and
(C) Five members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Education including, but not
limited to representatives of states, institutions of higher education, secondary schools,
credit institutions, students, and parents.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments last three years.
Advisory Committee on the
Protection of Presidential and VicePresidential Candidates
18 U.S.C. 3056(a)(7)
P.L. 98-587; 98 Stat. 3111
P.L. 90-331; 82 Stat 170
[The Advisory Committee shall be composed of ] the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, and one additional member selected by the other
members of the committee.
The additional member is appointed prior to each presidential election.
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
Advisory Committee on the
Records of Congress
44 U.S.C. 2701
P.L. 101-509; 104 Stat. 1417
http://www.archives.gov/legislative
/cla/advisory-committee/index.html
Membership
The committee shall consist of the eleven members including —
(A) (i) the Secretary of the Senate;
(ii) the Clerk of the House of Representatives;
(iii) the Archivist of the United States;
(iv) the Historian of the Senate; and
(v) the Historian of the House of Representatives; and
(B) six members of whom one shall be appointed by each of the following:
(i) the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(ii) the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;
(iii) the Majority Leader of the Senate;
(iv) the Minority Leader of the Senate;
(v) the Secretary of the Senate; and
(vi) the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Appointments last two years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
American Folklife Center in the
Library of Congress, Board of
Trustees
20 U.S.C. 2103
P.L. 94-201; 89 Stat. 1130
http://www.loc.gov/folklife/board/
Membership
(1) The center shall be under the direction of a Board of Trustees. The Board shall be
composed as follows:
(A) Four members appointed by the President from among individuals who are officials
of Federal departments and agencies concerned with some aspect of American folklife
traditions and arts;
(B) Four members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate from among
individuals from private life who are widely recognized by virtue of their scholarship,
experience, creativity, or interest in American folklife traditions and arts, and four
members appointed by the Speaker of the House from among such individuals;
(C) Four members appointed by the Librarian of Congress from among individuals who
are widely recognized by virtue of their scholarship, experience, creativity, or interest in
American folklife traditions and arts; and
(D) Seven ex officio members including —
(i) The Librarian of Congress;
(ii) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;
(iii) The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts;
(iv) The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities;
(v) The President of the American Folklore Society;
(vi) The President of the Society for Ethnomusicology; and
(vii) The Director of the Center.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
Antitrust Modernization
Commission
15 U.S.C. 1 note.
P.L. 107-273; 116 Stat. 1856
http://www.amc.gov
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed as follows:
(1) Four members, no more than two of whom shall be of the same political party, shall
be appointed by the President. The President shall appoint members of the opposing
party only on the recommendation of the leaders of Congress from that party.
(2) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
(3) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(4) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(5) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House.
The Commission shall
cease to exist 30 days after
the date on which its report
is submitted. The report is
due “not later than three
years after the first meeting
of the Commission.” The
Commission convened its
first public meeting on July
15, 2004. The commission
is scheduled to terminate in
Spring 2007, after it
submits its report to
Congress and the President.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-12
Commission/Board
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and
Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4703
P.L. 99-661; 100 Stat. 4007
http://www.act.org/goldwater
Membership
The foundation shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees.
The Board shall be composed of 13 members, as follows:
(1) Two members from the Senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(2) Two members from the House, one appointed by the majority leader and one
appointed by the minority leader of the House.
(3) Eight members, not more than four of whom shall be of the same political party, to
be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(4) The Secretary of Education, or his designee, who shall serve ex officio as a member
of the Board but shall not be eligible to serve as Chairman.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-13
Commission/Board
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Commission
36 U.S.C. 101 note.
P.L. 107-202; 116 Stat. 739
http://www.benfranklin300.com
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall be composed of 15 members as follows:
(1) The Librarian of Congress.
(2) Fourteen qualified citizens, appointed as follows:
(A) Two members appointed by the President;
(B) Two members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
(C) Two members appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
(D) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the majority
leader of the Senate;
(E) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the minority
leader of the Senate.
(F) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House, appointed by
the Speaker of the House; and
(G) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House, appointed by
the minority leader of the House.
The Commission is to
terminate 120 days after
submitting its final report.
The report is to be
submitted “not later than
January 16, 2007.” The
commission is scheduled to
terminate on May 16, 2007.
A bill to extend the deadline
for the submission of the
final report until January
16, 2009, has passed the
House and is awaiting
action in the Senate.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-14
Commission/Board
British American Parliamentary
Group
22 U.S.C. 276(l)
P.L. 102-138; 105 Stat. 676
Membership
The membership of the group shall not exceed 24 Members of Congress who are to be
appointed to meet annually and when the Congress is not in session (except that this
restriction shall not apply to meetings held in the United States), with representatives of
the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the Parliament of Great Britain for
discussion of common problems in the interest of relations between the United States
and Great Britain. The Members of Congress so appointed shall be referred to as the
‘United States group’ of the United States Interparliamentary Group.
Of the Members of Congress appointed:
(1) Half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from among Members of the
House (not less than four of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs); and
(2) Half shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, from among
Members of the Senate (not less than four of whom shall be members of the Committee
on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and minority leaders of the Senate determine
otherwise.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-15
Commission/Board
Canada-United States
Interparliamentary Group
22 U.S.C. 276(d)
P.L. 86-42; 73 Stat. 72
P.L. 95-45; 91 Stat. 222
P.L. 103-437; 108 Stat. 4588
Membership
The membership of the group shall not exceed 24 Members of Congress who are to be
appointed to meet jointly and at least annually and when Congress is not in session
(except that this restriction shall not apply during the first session of the Eighty-sixth
Congress or to meetings held in the United States) with representatives of the House of
Commons and Senate of the Canadian Parliament for discussion of common problems
in the interests of relations between the United States and Canada.
Of the Members of the Congress:
(1) Half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members of the House
(not less than four of whom shall be from the Foreign Affairs Committee); and
(2) Half shall be appointed by the President of the Senate upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate from Members of the Senate (not less than
four of whom shall be from the Foreign Relations Committee).
Appointments are made for each individual meeting, except for the appointments from
the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Relations Committee, which are for the duration of the
Congress in which they were made.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-16
Commission/Board
Christopher Columbus Fellowship
Foundation
20 U.S.C. 5702
P.L. 102-281; 106 Stat. 142
http://www.columbusfdn.org/
Membership
The foundation shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees.
The board shall be composed of 13 members as follows:
(1) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the President pro
tempore of the Senate;
(2) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the minority leader of
the Senate;
(3) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the Speaker of the
House;
(4) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the minority leader of
the House; and
(5) Five members appointed by the President.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-17
Commission/Board
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory
Committee
31 U.S.C. 5135
P.L. 108-15; 117 Stat. 616
http://www.ccac.gov
Membership
The Advisory Committee shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury as follows:
(A) Seven persons appointed by the Secretary —
(i) One of whom shall be appointed from among individuals who are specially qualified
to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience
as a nationally or internationally recognized curator in the United States of a
numismatic collection;
(ii) One of whom shall be appointed from among individuals who are specially
qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their experience in the
medallic arts or sculpture;
(iii) One of whom shall be appointed from among individuals who are specially
qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their education, training, or
experience in American history;
(iv) One of whom shall be appointed from among individuals who are specially
qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of their education, training, or
experience in numismatics; and
(v) Three of whom shall be appointed from among individuals who can represent the
interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States.
(B) Four persons appointed by the Secretary on the basis of the recommendations of the
following officials who shall make the selection for such recommendation from among
citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue of
their education, training, or experience:
(i) One person recommended by the Speaker of the House;
(ii) One person recommended by the minority leader of the House;
(iii) One person recommended by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(iv) One person recommended by the minority leader of the Senate
Appointments last four years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-18
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
Commission for the Judiciary
Office Building
40 U.S.C. 6503
P.L. 100-480; 102 Stat. 2334
The commission shall be composed of the following 13 members or their designees:
(1) Two individuals appointed by the Chief Justice from among justices of the Supreme
Court and other judges of the United States;
(2) The members of the House Office Building Commission;
(3) The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate;
(4) The chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules
and Administration;
(5) The chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works;
(6) The chairman and ranking minority member of the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
No statutory end date
Commission for the Preservation of
America’s Heritage Abroad
16 U.S.C. 469j
P.L. 99-83; 99 Stat. 280
The commission shall consist of 21 members appointed by the President, seven of
whom shall be appointed after consultation with the Speaker of the House and seven of
whom shall be appointed after consultation with the President pro tempore of the
Senate.
No statutory end date
http://www.heritageaborad.gov
Appointments last three years.
The commission has never
met or conducted business.
CRS-19
Commission/Board
Commission on Security and
Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki
Commission)
22 U.S.C. 3003
P.L. 93-304; 90 Stat. 661
P.L. 99-7; 99 Stat. 18
http://www.csce.gov/
Membership
The commission shall be composed of 21 members as follows:
(1) Nine Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House. Five Members
shall be selected from the majority party and four Members shall be selected, after
consultation with the minority leader of the House, from the minority party.
(2) Nine Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. Five
Members shall be selected from the majority party of the Senate, after consultation with
the majority leader, and four Members shall be selected, after consultation with the
minority leader of the Senate, from the minority party.
(3) One member of the Department of State appointed by the President of the United
States;
(4) One member of the Department of Defense appointed by the President of the United
States; and
(5) One member of the Department of Commerce appointed by the President of the
United States.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments do not have fixed terms.
Commission on the
Implementation of the New
Strategic Posture of the United
States
P.L. 109-163; 119 Stat. 3431
P.L. 109-364; 120 Stat. 2043
The commission shall be composed of 12 members who shall be appointed by the
Secretary
of Defense. In selecting individuals for appointment to the Commission, the Secretary
of Defense shall consult with the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee
on Armed Services of the Senate and the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.
Appointments are for the life of the commission
The Commission terminates
on November 30, 2007.
CRS-20
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
Commission on the National Guard
and Reserve
P.L. 108-375; 118 Stat. 1880
P.L. 109-364; 120 Stat. 2197
The commission shall be composed of 13 members appointed as follows:
(A) Three members appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of
the Senate;
(B) Three members appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives;
(C) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate;
(D) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and
(E) Three members appointed by the Secretary of Defense.
The Commission is to
terminate 90 days after
submission of a final report,
which is required to be
made no later than January
31, 2008.
http://www.cngr.gov
Appointments are for the life of the Commission.
CRS-21
Commission/Board
Commission on the National
Military Museum
P.L. 106-65; 113 Stat. 881
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall be composed of 11 voting members appointed from among
individuals who have an expertise in military or museum matters as follows:
(A) Five shall be appointed by the President.
(B) Two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in
consultation with the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(C) One shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, in
consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the
House
of Representatives.
(D) Two shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with
the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
(E) One shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the
ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
The Commission shall
terminate 60 days after the
date of the submission of its
report which is due not later
than 12 months after the
date of its first meeting.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
Commission to Assess the Threat to
the United States from
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
Attack
P.L. 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-345
P.L. 109-163; 119 Stat. 3434
P.L. 109-364; 120 Stat. 2403
The commission shall be composed of nine members. Seven of the members shall be
appointed by the Secretary of Defense and two of the members shall be appointed by
the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In selecting individuals
for appointment to the Commission, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the
chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and
House of Representatives.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
The Commission is to
terminate 30 days after the
submission of its final
report, which is due on
September 30, 2007.
CRS-22
Commission/Board
Commission to Recommend
Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of
Architect of the Capitol
2 U.S.C. 1801
P.L. 101-163; 103 Stat. 1068
P.L. 104-19; 109 Stat. 220
Membership
The commission shall be composed of:
(A) The Speaker of the House;
(B) The President pro tempore of the Senate;
(C) The majority and minority leaders of the House and the Senate; and
(D) The chairmen and the ranking minority members of the Committee on House
Oversight, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations
of the Senate.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-23
Commission/Board
Congressional-Executive
Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
22 U.S.C. 6911
P.L. 106-286; 114 Stat. 895
http://www.cecc.gov
Membership
The commission shall be composed of 23 members as follows:
(1) Nine Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House. Five members
shall be selected from the majority party and four members shall be selected, after
consultation with the minority leader of the House, from the minority party.
(2) Nine Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate. Five
members shall be selected, after consultation with the majority leader of the Senate,
from the majority party, and four members shall be selected, after consultation with the
minority leader of the Senate, from the minority party.
(3) One representative of the Department of State, appointed by the President from
among officers and employees of that Department;
(4) One representative of the Department of Commerce, appointed by the President
from among officers and employees of that Department;
(5) One representative of the Department of Labor, appointed by the President of the
United States from among officers and employees of that Department; and
(6) Two at-large representatives, appointed by the President, from among the officers
and employees of the executive branch.
Congressional appointments last one Congress. Presidential appointments are for
unspecified terms.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-24
Commission/Board
Congressional Award Board
2 U.S.C. 803
P.L. 96-114; 93 Stat. 852
P.L. 106-63; 113 Stat. 510
P.L. 109-143: 119 Stat. 2659
http://www.congressionalaward.org
Membership
The board shall consist of 25 members, as follows:
(A) Six members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be
a recipient of the Congressional Award;
(B) Six members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall be
a local Congressional Award program volunteer;
(C) Six members appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a local
Congressional Award program volunteer;
(D) Six members appointed by the minority leader of the House, one of whom shall be a
recipient of the Congressional Award; and
(E) The Director of the Board, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.
Termination Date
The Board is scheduled to
terminate Oct. 1, 2009.
Appointments last four years.
Congressional Hunger Fellows
Program, Board of Trustees
2 U.S.C. 1161
P.L. 107-171; 116 Stat 335
http://www.hungercenter.org/nation
al/national.htm
The board shall be composed of six voting members appointed under clause (I) and one
nonvoting ex officio member designated in clause (ii) as follows:
(I) Voting members
(I) The Speaker of the House shall appoint two members.
(II) The minority leader of the House shall appoint one member.
(III) The majority leader of the Senate shall appoint two members.
(IV) The minority leader of the Senate shall appoint one member.
(ii) The Executive Director of the program shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member
of the Board.
No statutory end date
The Board has never been
established.
CRS-25
Commission/Board
Membership
Coordinating Council on Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention
42 U.S.C. 5616
P.L. 93-415; 88 Stat. 1116
P.L. 102-586; 106 Stat. 4985-4986
In addition to specifically named individuals of the Executive branch,
(A) Nine members shall be appointed, without regard to political affiliation, to the
Council in accordance with this paragraph from among individuals who are
practitioners in the field of juvenile justice and who are not officers or employees of the
United States.
(B) (i) Three members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, after consultation with the minority leader of the House of
Representatives.
(ii) Three members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, after
consultation with the minority leader of the Senate.
(iii) Three members shall be appointed by the President.
http://www.juvenilecouncil.gov
Appointments last three years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-26
Commission/Board
Denali Commission
42 U.S.C. 3121 note
P.L. 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-637
http://www.denali.gov/
Membership
The commission shall be composed of seven members, who shall be appointed by the
Secretary of Commerce, of whom:
(A) one shall be the Governor of the State of Alaska, or an individual selected from
nominations submitted by the Governor, who shall serve as the State Cochairperson;
(B) One shall be the President of the University of Alaska, or an individual selected
from nominations submitted by the President of the University of Alaska;
(C) One shall be the President of the Alaska Municipal League or an individual selected
from nominations submitted by the President of the Alaska Municipal League;
(D) One shall be the President of the Alaska Federation of Natives or an individual
selected from nominations submitted by the President of the Alaska Federation of
Natives;
(E) One shall be the Executive President of the Alaska State AFL — CIO or an
individual selected from nominations submitted by the Executive President;
(F) One shall be the President of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska or an
individual selected from nominations submitted by the President of the Associated
General Contractors of Alaska; and
(G) One shall be the federal cochairperson, who shall be selected in accordance with the
requirements of paragraph (2).
(2) Federal Cochairperson:
(A)The President pro temporare (sic) of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall
each submit a list of nominations for the position of the Federal Cochairperson under
paragraph (1)(G), including pertinent biographical information, to the Secretary.
Appointments are for the life of the commission, except for the Federal Cochairperson,
whose appointment lasts four years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-27
Commission/Board
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Commission
16 U.S.C. 431 note
P.L. 106-79; 113 Stat. 1274
http://www.eisenhowermemorial.
org/
Membership
The commission shall be composed of —
(1) Four persons appointed by the President, not more than two of whom may be
members of the same political party;
(2) Four Members of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate in
consultation with the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate, of which not
more than two appointees may be members of the same political party; and
(3) Four Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House in consultation
with the majority leader and minority leader of the House, of which not more than two
appointees may be members of the same political party.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
Election Assistance Commission
42 U.S.C. 15321
P.L. 107-252, 116 Stat. 1673
http://www.eac.gov
.
(1)The commission shall have four members appointed by the President, by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2) Before the initial appointment of the members of the Commission and before the
appointment of any individual to fill a vacancy on the Commission, the majority leader
of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the minority Leader of the Senate, and the
minority Leader of the House shall each submit to the President a candidate
recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the Commission affiliated with the
political party of the Member of Congress involved.
Appointments last four years.
No statutory end date
CRS-28
Commission/Board
Election Assistance Commission,
Board of Advisors
42 U.S.C. 15341
P.L. 107-252, 116 Stat. 1678
http://www.eac.gov/board_advisors
.asp
(...continued)
Membership
The Board of Advisors shall be composed of 37 members appointed as follows:
(1) Two members appointed by the National Governors Association;
(2) Two members appointed by the National Conference of State Legislatures;
(3) Two members appointed by the National Association of Secretaries of State;
(4) Two members appointed by the National Association of State Election Directors;
(5) Two members appointed by the National Association of Counties;
(6) Two members appointed by the National Association of County Recorders, Election
Administrators, and Clerks;
(7) Two members appointed by the United States Conference of Mayors;
(8) Two members appointed by the Election Center;
(9) Two members appointed by the International Association of County Recorders,
Election Officials, and Treasurers;
(10) Two members appointed by the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
(11) Two members appointed by the Architectural and Transportation Barrier
Compliance Board under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792);
(12) The chief of the Office of Public Integrity of the Department of Justice, or the
chief’s designee;
(13) The chief of the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of
Justice or the chief’s designee;
(14) The director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of
Defense;
(15) Four members representing professionals in the field of science and technology, of
whom —
(A) One each shall be appointed by the Speaker and the minority leader of the House ;
and
(B) One each shall be appointed by the majority leader and the minority leader of the
Senate.
(...continued)
Termination Date
No statutory end date
(...continued)
CRS-29
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
(...continued)
(...continued)
(...continued)
Election Assistance Commission,
Board of Advisors
42 U.S.C. 15341
P.L. 107-252, 116 Stat. 1678
(16) Eight members representing voter interests, of whom —
(A) Four members shall be appointed by the House Committee on House
Administration, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed
by the ranking minority member; and
(B) Four members shall be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, of whom two shall be appointed by the chair and two shall be appointed
by the ranking minority member.
No statutory end date
http://www.eac.gov/board_advisors
.asp
Appointment last two years.
Federal Judicial Center Foundation
Board
28 U.S.C. 629b
P.L. 100-702; 102 Stat. 4647
http://www.fjc.gov/fjcfoundation/
home.html
The board shall be composed of seven members. Three members, including the
chairman, shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States, two by the
President pro tempore of the Senate, and two by the Speaker of the House.
Appointments last five years.
No statutory end date
CRS-30
Commission/Board
Federal Retirement Thrift
Investment Board
5 U.S.C. 8472
P.L.99 — 335; 100 Stat. 514.
http://www.frtib.gov/
Membership
The board shall be composed of —
(1) Three members appointed by the President, of whom one shall be designated by the
President as Chairman; and
(2) Two members appointed by the President, of whom —
(A) One shall be appointed by the President after taking into consideration the
recommendation made by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation
with the minority leader of the House of Representatives; and
(B) One shall be appointed by the President after taking into consideration the
recommendation made by the majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the
minority leader of the Senate.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments made in Section (2) last three years; appointments made in Section (1)
last two years, except for the Chairman, whose appointment lasts four years.
Gallaudet University, Board of
Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4303
P.L. 83-420; 68 Stat. 265
P.L. 99-371; 100 Stat. 782
http://bot.gallaudet.edu/
Gallaudet University shall be under the direction and control of a Board of Trustees,
composed of 21 members who shall include:
(A) Three public members of whom
(i) One shall be a United States Senator appointed by the President of the Senate, and
(ii) Two shall be Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(B) Eighteen other members, all of whom shall be elected by the Board of Trustees and
of whom one shall be elected pursuant to regulations of the Board of Trustees, on
nomination by the Gallaudet University Alumni Association, for a term of three years.
Appointments for Congressional appointees last two years.
No statutory end date
CRS-31
Commission/Board
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Foundation, Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 2004
P.L. 93-642; 88 Stat. 2277
http://www.truman.gov/
Membership
The board shall be composed of 13 members, as follows:
(A) Two Members of the Senate, one from each political party, to be appointed by the
President of the Senate;
(B) Two Members of the House, one from each political party, to be appointed by the
Speaker;
(C) Eight members, not more than four of whom shall be of the same political party, to
be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, of whom one
shall be a chief executive officer of a State, one a chief executive officer of a city or
county, one a member of a federal court, one a member of a State court, one a person
active in postsecondary education, and three representatives of the general public; and
(D) The Secretary of Education or his designate, who shall serve ex officio as a member
of the Board, but shall not be eligible to serve as Chairman.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-32
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
Help America Vote Foundation,
Board of Directors
36 U.S.C. 152603
P.L. 107-252; 116 Stat. 1718
The board consists of 12 directors, who shall be appointed not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this chapter as follows:
(A) Four directors (of whom not more than two may be members of the same political
party) shall be appointed by the President.
(B) Two directors shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(C) Two directors shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House.
(D) Two directors shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
(E) Two directors shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(2) In addition to the directors described in paragraph (1), the chair and ranking
minority member of the Committee on House Administration (or their designees) and
the chair and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration (or their designees) shall each serve as an ex officio nonvoting member
of the board.
No statutory end date
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood
of People Around the Globe
Commission (HELP)
22 U.S.C. 2394b
P.L. 108-199; 118 Stat. 101
The commission shall be composed of 21 members as follows:
(A) Six members shall be appointed by the President, of whom at least two shall be
representatives of non-governmental organizations.
(B) Four members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, and three
members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(C) Four members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House, and three members
shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House.
(D) The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall
serve as a member of the Commission, ex officio.
The Commission is to
terminate 30 days after the
submission of its report.
http://www.helpcommission.gov
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
The Foundation never
appointed a Board of
Directors.
The report is to be
submitted no later than two
years after the appointment
of Commission members.
CRS-33
Commission/Board
House Commission on
Congressional Mailing Standards
2 U.S.C. 501
P.L. 93-191; 87 Stat. 737
Membership
The commission shall be composed of six Members of the House appointed by the
Speaker of the House, three from the majority political party, and three from the
minority political party, in the House.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments are made at the start of each new Congress.
http://cha.house.gov/services/
franking_commission.htm
House Child Care Center, Advisory
Board for the
2 U.S.C. 2062
P.L. 102-90; 105 Stat. 468
The Speaker of the House shall appoint 15 individuals (of whom seven shall be upon
recommendation of the minority leader of the House ), to serve without pay, as
members of an Advisory Board.
No statutory end date
Appointments are made at the start of each new Congress.
House Democracy Assistance
Commission
H.Res. 135, 109th Congress
http://www.hdac.house.gov
The commission shall be composed of Members of the House of Representatives, the
number of whom shall be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Majority
party members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and
minority party members shall be appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives.
Appointments are made at the start of each new Congress..
The Commission shall
terminate on September 30,
2009.
CRS-34
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
House of Representatives Fine Arts
Board
2 U.S.C. 2121
P.L. 100-696; 102 Stat. 4611
The board shall be comprised of the Members of the House who serve on the Joint
Committee on the Library. The chairman of the Committee on House Oversight of the
House of Representatives shall be the chairman of the Board.
No statutory end date
House of Representatives Page
Board
2 U.S.C. 88b-3
P.L. 97-377; 96 Stat. 1914
H.Res. 611 (97th Congress)
P.L. 110-2
The board shall consist of:
(1) two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker and one Member of the House
appointed by the minority leader; and
(2) The Clerk and the Sergeant at Arms of the House.
(3) The parent of a page who had served in the last five years; and
(4) A former page who is not a member of the House or the parent of a page.
No statutory end date
Appointments last one year.
House Office Building Commission
2 U.S.C. 2001
P.L. 59-253; 34 Stat. 1365
The commission shall consist of the Speaker of the House and two Members of
Congress, to be appointed by the Speaker.
Appointments are made at the start of each new Congress.
No statutory end date
CRS-35
Commission/Board
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation
Commission
P.L. 109-155; 119 Stat. 2941
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall consist of 15 members.
The members of a Commission shall be chosen in the following manner:
(1) The President shall appoint the members, and shall designate the Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Commission from among its members.
(2) The majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, and the minority leader of the House of Representatives
shall
each provide to the President a list of candidates for membership on the Commission.
The President may select one of the candidates from each of the four lists for
membership on the commission.
Commission shall terminate
60 days after the date on
which the final report is
submitted.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
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Commission/Board
Institute of American Indian and
Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4411
P.L. 99-498; 100 Stat. 1601
http://www.iaiancad.org
Membership
(1) The Board of Trustees of the Institute shall be composed of 13 voting members and
6 nonvoting members as follows:
(A) Subject to the provisions of subsection (I) of this section, the voting members shall
be appointed by the President of the United States by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate, not later than 180 days after October 17, 1986, from among individuals from
private life who are Indians, or other individuals widely recognized in the field of
Indian art and culture and who represent diverse political views, and diverse fields of
expertise, including finance, law, fine arts, and higher education administration.
(B) The nonvoting members shall consist of —
(I) Two Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives;
(ii) Two Members of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate,
upon the recommendation of the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader of the
Senate;
(iii) the President of the Institute, ex officio; and
(iv) the president of the student body of the Institute, ex officio.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments are for six years, except for members of Congress, who serve for the
duration of the Congress in which they were appointed.
Interparliamentary Threat
Reduction Working Group
22 U.S.C. 5951 note.
P.L. 108-136; 117 Stat 1824
The membership of the Working Group shall consist of:
(1) No more than 10 Senators appointed by the majority leader, after consultation with
the minority leader; and
(2) No more than 30 members of the House appointed by the Speaker, after consultation
with the minority leader.
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
James Madison Memorial
Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4502
P.L. 99-591; 100 Stat. 3341-76
P.L. 102-221; 105 Stat. 1676
http://www.jamesmadison.com
Membership
The board shall be composed of 13 members, as follows:
(A) Two Members of the Senate, of different political parties, shall be appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in
consultation with the majority leader and minority leader of the Senate;
(B) Two Members of the House, of different political parties, shall be appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House, in consultation with
the minority leader of the House;
(C) Two members of the federal judiciary shall be appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the Chief Justice of the United States;
(D) Six members, not more than three of whom shall be of the same political party,
shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, of whom
one shall be a chief executive officer of a State, two shall be members of the general
public, and three shall be members of the academic community, appointed upon the
recommendation of the Librarian of Congress; and
(E) The Secretary of Education or his designate shall serve ex officio as a member of
the Board, but shall not be eligible to serve as Chairman.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
Ongoing
CRS-38
Commission/Board
Japan-United States Friendship
Commission
22 U.S.C. 2903
P.L. 94-118; 89 Stat. 604
http://www.jusfc.gov/commissn/
commissn.html
Membership
The commission shall be composed of:
(1) The members of the United States Panel of the Joint Committee on United
States-Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation;
(2) Two Members of the House, to be appointed at the beginning of each Congress or
upon the occurrence of a vacancy during a Congress by the Speaker of the House;
(3) Two Members of the Senate, to be appointed at the beginning of each Congress or
upon the occurrence of a vacancy during a Congress by the President pro tempore of the
Senate;
(4) The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; and
(5) The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments are for the duration of the Congress from which the appointment was
made.
John C. Stennis Center for Public
Service Training and Development,
Board of Trustees
2 U.S.C. 1103
P.L. 100-458; 102 Stat. 2173
http://www.stennis.gov
The board shall be composed of seven members, as follows:
(1) Two members to be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(2) One member to be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(3) Two members to be appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(4) One member to be appointed by the minority leader of the House; and
(5) The Executive Director of the Center, who shall serve as an ex officio member of
the Board.
Appointment last six years.
No statutory end date
CRS-39
Commission/Board
John F. Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts, Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 76h
P.L. 85-874; 72 Stat. 1698
P.L. 88-260; 78 Stat. 4
http://www.kennedy-center.org
Membership
The board shall be composed of:
(A) The Secretary of Health and Human Services;
(B) The Librarian of Congress;
(C) The Secretary of State;
(D) The Chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts;
(E) The Mayor of the District of Columbia;
(F) The Superintendent of Schools of the District of Columbia;
(G) The Director of the National Park Service;
(H) The Secretary of Education;
(I) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;
(J) (i) The Speaker and the minority leader of the House;
(ii) The chairman and ranking minority member of the House Committee on Public
Works and Transportation; and
(iii) three additional Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(K) (i) The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate;
(ii) The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works.; and
(iii) Three additional Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;
and
(L) Thirty six general trustees, who shall be citizens of the United States.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
Library of Congress Trust Fund
Board
2 U.S.C. 154
P.L. 102-246; 106 Stat. 31
Membership
The board shall consist of:
(1) The Secretary of the Treasury (or an Assistant Secretary designated in writing by the
Secretary of the Treasury);
(2) The chairman and the vice chair of the Joint Committee on the Library.
(3) The Librarian of Congress;
(4) Two persons appointed by the President for a term of five years each (the first
appointments being for three and five years, respectively);
(5) Four persons appointed by the Speaker of the House (in consultation with the
minority leader of the House ) for a term of five years each (the first appointments
being for two, three, four, and five years, respectively); and
(6) Four persons appointed by the majority leader of the Senate (in consultation with the
minority leader of the Senate) for a term of five years each (the first appointments being
for two, three, four, and five years, respectively).
Appointments last five years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
Medal of Valor Review Board
(Public Safety Officer)
42 U.S.C. 15202
P.L. 107-12; 115 Stat. 20
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/
medalofvalor/
Membership
The members of the board shall be individuals with knowledge or expertise, whether by
experience or training, in the field of public safety, of which:
(A) Two shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(B) Two shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(C) Two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(D) Two shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House; and
(E) Three shall be appointed by the President, including one with experience in
firefighting, one with experience in law enforcement, and one with experience in
emergency services.
Appointments last four years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-42
Commission/Board
Mexico-United States
Interparliamentary Group,
Delegation to the
22 U.S.C. 276h
P.L. 86-420; 74 Stat. 40
P.L. 95-45; 91 Stat. 222
P.L. 103-437; 108 Stat.4588
Membership
The membership of the group shall not to exceed 24 Members of Congress who are to
be appointed to meet jointly and at least annually with representatives of the Chamber
of Deputies and Chamber of Senators of the Mexican Congress for discussion of
common problems in the interests of relations between the United States and Mexico.
Of the Members of the Congress to be appointed:
(1) Half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members of the House
(not less than four of whom shall be from the House Committee on Foreign Affairs);
and
(2) Half shall be appointed by the President of the Senate upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate from Members of the Senate (not less than
four of whom shall be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations).
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments are made for each individual meeting, except for the appointments from
the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Relations Committee, which are for the duration of the
Congress in which they were made.
Mickey Leland National Urban Air
Toxic Research Center, Board of
Directors
42 U.S.C. 7412
P.L. 101-549; 104 Stat. 2562
http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/
mleland/
The center shall be governed by a Board of Directors to be comprised of nine members,
the appointment of which shall be allocated pro rata among the Speaker of the House,
the majority leader of the Senate and the President.
No statutory end date
CRS-43
Commission/Board
Migratory Bird Conservation
Commission
16 U.S.C. 715a
P.L. 70-770; 45 Stat. 1222
http://www.fws.gov/realty/
mbcc.html
Membership
The membership of the commission shall consist of:
(1) The Secretary of the Interior as chairman;
(2) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
(3) The Secretary of Agriculture;
(4) Two Members of the Senate, to be selected by the President of the Senate; and
(5) Two Members of the House to be selected by the Speaker of the House.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments are for the Congress in which the appointment was made.
Millennium Challenge Corporation,
Board of Directors
22 U.S.C. 7703
P.L. 108-199; 118 Stat. 212
http://www.mca.gov/
The board shall consist of:
(A) The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Administrator of the
United States Agency for International Development, the Chief Executive Officer of the
Corporation, and the United States Trade Representative; and
(B) Four other individuals with relevant international experience who shall be appointed
by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, of which:
(I) One individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by
the majority leader of the House;
(ii) One individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by
the minority leader of the House;
(iii) One individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by
the majority leader of the Senate; and
(iv) One individual should be appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by
the minority leader of the Senate.
Appointment last three years; reappointments last two years.
No statutory end date
CRS-44
Commission/Board
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and
Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 5603
P.L. 102-259; 106 Stat. 79
P.L. 105-156; 112 Stat. 8
http://www.udall.gov
Membership
The board shall be comprised of 13 trustees, 11 of whom shall be voting members of
the board, as follows:
(1) Two Trustees, appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate,
after considering the recommendation of the Speaker of the House, in consultation with
the minority leader of the House.
(2) Two Trustees, appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate,
after considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in
consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
(3) Five Trustees, not more than three of whom shall be of the same political party,
appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, who have shown
leadership and interest in:
(A) The continued use, enjoyment, education, and exploration of our Nation’s rich and
bountiful natural resources, such as presidents of major foundations involved with the
environment; or
(B) The improvement of the health status of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and
in strengthening tribal self-governance, such as tribal leaders involved in health and
public policy development affecting Native American and Alaska Native communities.
(4) The Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary’s designee, who shall serve as a
voting ex officio member of the Board but shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson;
(5) The Secretary of Education, or the Secretary’s designee, who shall serve as a voting
ex officio member of the Board but shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson.;
(6) The President of the University of Arizona shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio
member and shall not be eligible to serve as chairperson; and
(7) The chairperson of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality, who shall
serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member and not be eligible to serve as chairperson.
Appointments last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-45
Commission/Board
Membership
Motor Fuel Tax
Enforcement Advisory Commission
26 U.S.C. 4081 note
P.L. 109-59; 119 Stat. 1959
The commission shall be composed of the following representatives appointed by the
Chairmen and the ranking members of the Senate Committee on Finance and the House
Committee on Ways and Means:
(A) At least one representative from each of the following Federal entities: the
Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation — Office of
Inspector General, the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Defense,
and the Department of Justice;
(B) At least one representative from the Federation of State Tax Administrators;
(C) At least one representative from any State department of transportation;
(D) Two representatives from the highway construction industry;
(E) Six representatives from industries relating to fuel distribution — refiners (two
representatives), distributors (one representative), pipelines (one representative), and
terminal operators (two representatives);
(F) One representative from the retail fuel industry; and
(G) Two representatives from the staff of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and
two representatives from the staff of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
Termination Date
The Commission is to
terminate September 30,
2009.
CRS-46
Commission/Board
National Capital Planning
Commission
40 U.S.C. 8711
P.L. 68-202; 43 Stat. 463
P.L. 93-198; 87 Stat. 781
http://www.ncpc.gov/
Membership
The commission shall be composed of:
(A) Ex officio, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator
of General Services, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Chairman of the
Council of the District of Columbia, the chairman of the Committee on Governmental
Affairs of the Senate, and the chairman of the Committee on Government Reform of the
House, or an alternate any of those individuals designates; and
(B) Five citizens with experience in city or regional planning, three of whom shall be
appointed by the President and two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Presidential appointments last six years. Mayoral appointments last four years.
National Commission on Small
Community Air Service
P.L. 108-176; 117 Stat. 2549
The commission shall be composed of nine members as follows:
(A) Three members shall be appointed by the Secretary;
(B) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(C) One member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(D) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(E) One member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
The commission is to
terminate on the 30th
day following the date of
transmittal of its report. The
report is to have been made
not later than six months
after the date on which
initial appointments of
members to the
Commission were
completed.
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Commission/Board
National Committee on Vital and
Health Statistics
42 U.S.C. 242k
P.L. 93-353; 88 Stat. 366
http://ww.ncvhs.hhs.gov
Membership
The committee, which shall be established in the Office of the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, shall be composed of 18 members. The members of the committee
shall be appointed from among persons who have distinguished themselves in the fields
of health statistics, electronic interchange of health care information, privacy and
security of electronic information, population-based public health, purchasing or
financing health care services, integrated computerized health information systems,
health services research, consumer interests in health information, health data standards,
epidemiology, and the provision of health services. Members of the committee shall be
appointed for terms of four years.
Of the members of the committee:
(A) One shall be appointed, not later than 60 days after August 21, 1996, by the Speaker
of the House after consultation with the minority leader of the House;
(B) One shall be appointed, not later than 60 days after August 21, 1996, by the
President pro tempore of the Senate after consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate; and
(C) Sixteen shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Appointment last four years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
National Council on the Arts
20 U.S.C. 955
P.L. 88-579; 78 Stat. 905
P.L.105-83; 111 Stat. 1605
http://www.nea.gov/about/NCA/
About_NCA.html
Membership
The council shall be composed of members as follows:
(A) The Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, who shall be the
chairperson of the council.
(B) Members of Congress appointed for a two-year term beginning on January 1 of each
odd-numbered year as follows:
(i) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(ii) One Member of the House appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(iii) Two Senators appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(iv) One Senator appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
Members of the Council appointed under this subparagraph shall serve ex officio and
shall be nonvoting members of the Council;
(C) Fourteen members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate, who shall be selected:
(i) from among private citizens of the United States who:
(a) are widely recognized for their broad knowledge of, or expertise in, or for their
profound interest in the arts; and
(b ) have established records of distinguished service, or achieved eminence, in the
arts;
(ii) so as to include practicing artists, civic cultural leaders, members of the museum
profession, and others who are professionally engaged in the arts; and
(iii) so as collectively to provide an appropriate distribution of membership among
major art fields and interested citizens groups.
Appointments last two years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date.
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Commission/Board
National Historical Publications
and Records Commission
44 U.S.C. 2501
P.L. 93-536; 88 Stat. 1734
P.L. 100-365; 102 Stat. 823
http://www.archvies.gov/nhprc/
about/
Membership
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission shall consist of 15
members as follows:
(1) The following ex officio members:
(A) The Archivist of the United States, who shall be chairman;
(B) The Librarian of Congress (or an alternate designated by the Librarian);
(C) One Senator, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(D) One Representative, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(E) One member of the judicial branch of the government, appointed by the Chief
Justice of the United States;
(F) One representative of the Department of State to be appointed by the Secretary of
State; and
(G) One representative of the Department of Defense to be appointed by the Secretary
of Defense;
(2) One member from each of the following organizations, appointed by the governing
council or board of the respective organization:
(A) The American Historical Association;
(B) The Organization of American Historians;
(C) The Society of American Archivists;
(D) The American Association for State and Local History;
(E) The Association for Documentary Editing; and
(F) The National Association for Government Archives and Records Administrators;
(3) Two other members, outstanding in the fields of the social or physical sciences, the
arts, or archival or library science, appointed by the President.
Terms of Appointment are for four years, except for (1)(D), whose term is two years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
National Prison Rape Reduction
Commission
42 U.S.C. 15606
P.L. 108-79; 117 Stat. 980
P.L. 109-162; 119 Stat. 3126
http://www.nprec.us
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall be composed of nine members, of whom:
(A) Three shall be appointed by the President;
(B) Two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House, unless the Speaker is of the
same party as the President, in which case one shall be appointed by the Speaker of the
House and 1 shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(C) One shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(D) Two shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, unless the majority
leader is of the same party as the President, in which case one shall be appointed by the
majority leader of the Senate and one shall be appointed by the minority leader of the
Senate; and
(E) One member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
The commission is to
terminate 60 days after the
date on which the
commission submits its
reports. The report is to be
submitted not later than
three years after the date of
the initial meeting of the
commission.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
National Surface
Transportation Infrastructure
Financing Commission
P.L. 109-59; 119 Stat. 1962
The commission shall be composed of 15 members, appointed as follows:
(A) Seven members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with
the Secretary of the Treasury;
(B) Two members appointed by the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and
Means;
(C) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the House Committee
on Ways and Means;
(D) Two members appointed by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance; and
(E) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee
on Finance.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
The commission is to
terminate 180 days after the
transmittal of its report. The
report is to be submitted not
later than two years after
the date of the
commission’s first meeting.
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Commission/Board
National Surface Transportation
Policy and Revenue Commission
23 U.S.C. 101
P.L. 109-59; 119 Stat. 1470
http://www.surfacecommission.gov
Membership
The Commission shall be composed of 12 members, of whom —
(I) One member shall be the Secretary of Transportation, who shall serve as
Chairperson;
(ii) Three members shall be appointed by the President;
(iii) Two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(iv) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(v) Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(vi) Two members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
Termination Date
The commission is to
terminate 180 days after the
transmittal of its report.
The report is to be
submitted no later than July
1, 2007.
Appointments are for the life of the commission
National Veterans Business
Development Corporation Board of
Directors
15 U.S.C. 657c
P.L. 106-50; 113 Stat. 236
The President shall, after considering recommendations which shall be proposed by the
Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Committees on Small Business and the
Committees on Veterans Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate,
appoint United States citizens to be voting members of the board, not more than five of
whom shall be members of the same political party.
www.veteranscorp.org
Appointments last six years.
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
Membership
NATO Parliamentary Assembly,
U.S. Group
22 U.S.C. 1928a
P.L. 84-689; 70 Stat. 523
P.L. 88-205; 77 Stat. 392
P.L. 95-45; 91 Stat. 222
P.L. 100-204; 101 Stat. 1396
P.L. 103-437; 108 Stat. 4588
P.L. 106-113; 113 Stat. 1501A-459
The membership of the group, not to exceed 24 Members of Congress, shall be
appointed to meet jointly and annually with representative parliamentary groups from
other NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) members, for discussion of common
problems in the interests of the maintenance of peace and security in the North Atlantic
area.
http://www.nato-pa.int
Of the Members of the Congress to be appointed for the purposes of this resolution
(hereinafter designated as the United States Group):
(1)Half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members of the House
(not less than four of whom shall be from the Committee on Foreign Affairs); and
(2) Half shall be appointed by the President of the Senate upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate from Members of the Senate. Not more than
seven of the appointees from the Senate shall be of the same political party.
The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the House delegation shall be a member from the
Foreign Affairs Committee, and, unless the President of the Senate, upon the
recommendation of the Senate majority leader, determines otherwise, the Chairman or
Vice Chairman of the Senate delegation shall be a member from the Foreign Relations
Committee. Each delegation shall have a secretary. The secretaries of the Senate and
House delegations shall be appointed, respectively, by the Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations and the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-53
Commission/Board
Office of Compliance, Board of
Directors
2 U.S.C. 1381
P.L. 104-1; 109 Stat. 24
Membership
The board shall consist of five individuals appointed jointly by the Speaker of the
House, the majority leader of the Senate, and the minority leaders of the House and the
Senate.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments last five years.
http://www.compliance.gov
Open World Leadership Center
Board of Trustees
2 U.S.C. 1151.
P.L. 106-554; 114 Stat.2763A-120
P.L. 108-7; 117 Stat. 382
P.L. 108-447; 118 Stat. 3192
http://www.openworld.gov
The center shall be subject to the supervision and direction of a Board of Trustees. The
Board shall be composed of 11 members as follows:
(A) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be
designated by the majority leader of the House and one of whom shall be designated by
the minority leader of the House;
(B) Two members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, one of whom
shall be designated by the majority leader of the Senate and one of whom shall be
designated by the minority leader of the Senate;
(C) The Librarian of Congress.;
(D) Four private individuals with interests in improving relations between the United
States and eligible foreign states, designated by the Librarian of Congress; and
(E) The chair of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch of the House Committee on
Appropriations and the chair of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch of the Senate
Committee on Appropriations.
Appointments last three years.
No statutory end date
CRS-54
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
Senate Commission on Art
2 U.S.C. 2101
S.Res 382 (90th Congress)
S.Res. 95 (92nd Congress)
P.L. 100-696; 102 Stat. 4610
The commission shall consist of the President pro tempore of the Senate, the chairman
and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration,
and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
No statutory end date
Smithsonian Institution, Board of
Regents
20 U.S.C. 43
9 Stat. 103
P.L. 91-551; 84 Stat. 1439
The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution consist of the Vice President, the Chief
Justice of the United States, three Members of the Senate, three Members of the House
of Representatives, and nine other persons, other than Members of Congress, two of
whom shall be resident in the city of Washington, and seven of whom shall be
inhabitants of some State, but no two of them of the same State. The regents to be
selected shall be appointed as follows: The Members of the Senate by the President
thereof; the Members of the House by the Speaker thereof; and the nine other persons
by joint resolution of the Congress.
No statutory end date
http://www.siarchives.si.edu/resear
ch/ah00001board.html
Appointments last two years for House members and the remainder of their Senate term
for Senators.
CRS-55
Commission/Board
Social Security Advisory Board
42 U.S.C. 903
P.L. 103-296; 108 Stat. 1468
http://www.ssab.gov
Membership
The board shall be composed of seven members who shall be appointed as follows:
(A) Three members shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate. Not more than two of such members shall be from the same
political party.
(B) Two members (each member from a different political party) shall be appointed by
the President pro tempore of the Senate with the advice of the chairman and the ranking
minority member of the Senate Committee on Finance.
(C) Two members (each member from a different political party) shall be appointed by
the Speaker of the House, with the advice of the chairman and the ranking minority
member of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Appointments last two, four, or six years for Presidential appointments, three or six
years for Senate appointments, and four or five years for House appointments.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
Technical Study Panel on the
Utilization of Belt Air and the
Composition and Fire Retardant
Properties of Belt Materials in
Underground Coal Mining
P.L. 109-236
Membership
The Panel shall be composed of-(1) two individuals to be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in
consultation with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health and the Associate Director of the Office of Mine Safety;
(2) two individuals to be appointed by the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health; and
(3) two individuals, one to be appointed jointly by the majority leaders of the Senate
and House of Representatives and one to be appointed jointly by the minority leader of
the Senate and House of Representatives, each to be appointed prior to the sine die
adjournment of the second session of the 109th Congress.
Termination Date
No specific termination is
specified. A report is due no
less than one year after all
of the members of the Panel
are appointed.
Appointment is for the life of the commission.
Ticket to Work and Work
Incentives Advisory Panel
42 U.S.C. 1320b-19 note
P.L. 106-170; 113 Stat. 1878
http://www.ssa.gov/work/panel
The panel shall be composed of 12 members as follows:
(I) Four members appointed by the President, not more than two of whom may be of the
same political party;
(ii) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House, in consultation with the
chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means;
(iii) Two members appointed by the minority leader of the House, in consultation with
the ranking member of the House Committee on Ways and Means;
(iv) Two members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with
the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance; and
(v) Two members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with
the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance.
Appointments last four years.
The panel is to terminate
30 days after the date of the
submission of its final
report. The report is to be
submitted not later than
Dec. 17, 2007.
CRS-57
Commission/Board
Membership
Trade Agreement, Official Advisers
to U.S. Delegations to International
Conferences
19 U.S.C. 2211
P.L. 100-418, 102 Stat. 1269-1270
The official advisors are to be selected at the beginning of each session of Congress:
The Speaker of the House, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the House
Committee on Ways and Means, shall select five members (not more than three of
whom are members of the same political party) of such committee, and the President
pro tempore of the Senate, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Finance, shall select five members (not more than three of whom are
members of the same political party) of such committee, who shall be designated
congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations. (The Speaker of the House and
the President pro tempore of the Senate may select additional members for designation
as congressional advisers regarding specific trade policy matters or negotiations, from
any other committees of Congress that has jurisdiction over legislation likely to be
affected by such matters or negotiations)
Appointment last for the session of Congress from which appointees are chosen.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
United States Air Force Academy,
Board of Visitors
10 U.S.C. 9355
P.L. 84-1028; 70A Stat. 567
P.L. 96-579; 94 Stat. 3369
P.L. 106-65; 113 Stat. 774
http://www.usafa.af.mil/
superintendent/pa/factsheets/
bov.htm
Membership
The Board of Visitors to the Academy is constituted annually of:
(1) The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(2) Three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the President
pro tempore of the Senate, two of whom are members of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations;
(3) The Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(4) Four other members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House, two of
whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations; and
(5) Six persons designated by the President.
Appointments last three years for Presidential appointments and a minimum of one year
for other appointments.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-59
Commission/Board
United States Capitol Preservation
Commission
2 U.S.C. 2081
P.L. 100-696; 102 Stat. 4608
H.Res. 5 (106th Congress)
http://www.aoc.gov/cvc/
project_info/cpc_list.cfm
Membership
The Commission shall be composed of the following Members of Congress:
(1) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, who shall be
co-chairmen;
(2) The Chairman and Vice-chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library;
(3) The Chairman and the ranking minority party member of the Senate Committee on
Rules and Administration, and the Chairman and the ranking minority party member of
the House Committee on House Oversight;
(4) The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate;
(5) The majority leader and the minority leader of the House;
(6) The chairman of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Senate
and the chairman of the Commission of the House Bicentenary, to be succeeded upon
expiration of such commissions, by a Senator or Member of the House, as appropriate,
appointed by the Senate or House co-chairman of the Commission, respectively;
(7) One Senator appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate and one Senator
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
(8) One Member of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House and one Member
of the House appointed by the minority leader of the House.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-60
Commission/Board
Membership
United States-China Economic and
Security Review Commission
P.L. 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-334
The commission shall be composed of 12 members, who shall be appointed in the same
manner as provided for the appointment of members of the Trade Deficit Review
Commission under section 127(c)(3) of the Trade Deficit Review Commission Act (19
U.S.C. 2213 note), except that:
(A) Appointment of members by the Speaker of the House shall be made after
consultation with the Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, in addition
to consultation with the Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
(B) Appointment of members by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the
recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate shall be made after consultation
with
the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation
with the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance.
(C) Appointment of members by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the
recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate shall be made after consultation
with the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in
addition to consultation with the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Finance.
(D) Appointment of members by the minority leader of the House shall be made after
consultation with the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Armed
Services, in addition to consultation with the ranking minority member of the House
Committee on Ways and Means.
(E) Persons appointed to the commission shall have expertise in national security
matters and United States-China relations, in addition to the expertise provided for
under subparagraph (B)(i)(I) of that section;
(F) Members shall be appointed to the commission not later than 30 days after the date
on which each new Congress convenes;
No statutory end date
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http://www.uscc.gov
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Termination Date
CRS-61
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
(...continued)
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United States-China Economic and
Security Review Commission
P.L. 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-334
(G) Members of the commission may be reappointed for additional terms of service as
members of the commission; and
(H) Members of the Trade Deficit Review Commission as of the date of the enactment
of this Act shall serve as members of the commission until such time as members are
first appointed to the Commission under this paragraph.
No statutory end date
http://www.uscc.gov
Appointments last two years.
United States Coast Guard
Academy, Board of Visitors
14 U.S.C. 194
P.L. 81-207; 63 Stat. 510
P.L. 101-595; 104 Stat. 2984
P.L. 104-14; 109 Stat. 186-187
The Board shall be composed of:
(1) Two Senators designated by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation;
(2) Three Members of the House designated by the chairman of the House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure;
(3) One Senator designated by the President of the Senate;
(4) Two Members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House; and
(5) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
and the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, as ex
officio Members.
Appointment last for the duration of the Congress in which they occur.
No statutory end date
CRS-62
Commission/Board
Membership
United States Commission On Civil
Rights
42 U.S.C. 1975
The Commission shall be composed of eight members. Not more than four of the
members shall at any one time be of the same political party. The initial membership of
the commission shall be the members of the United States Commission on Civil Rights
on September 30, 1994. Thereafter vacancies in the membership of the Commission
shall continue to be appointed as follows:
(1) Four members of the commission shall be appointed by the President.
(2) Two members of the commission shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of
the Senate, upon the recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader,
and of the members appointed not more than one shall be appointed from the same
political party.
(3) Two members of the commission shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives upon the recommendations of the majority leader and the minority
leader, and of the members appointed not more than one shall be appointed from the
same political party.
http://www.usccr.gov
Appointment last six years.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-63
Commission/Board
United States Commission on
International Religious Freedom
22 U.S.C. 6431
P.L. 105-292; 112 Stat. 2797
P.L. 106-55; 113 Stat. 401
http://www.uscirf.gov
Membership
Termination Date
The commission shall be composed of:
(A) The Ambassador at Large, who shall serve ex officio as a nonvoting member of the
commission; and
(B) Nine other members, who shall be United States citizens who are not being paid as
officers or employees of the United States, and who shall be appointed as follows:
(i) Three members of the commission shall be appointed by the President.
(ii) Three members of the commission shall be appointed by the President pro tempore
of the Senate, of whom two shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader
in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the President, and the
remaining one shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate
of the other political party.
(iii) Three members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House,
of which two of the members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader
in the House of the political party that is not the political party of the President, and of
which one of the members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in
the House of the other political party.
The Commission shall
terminate on September 30,
2011.
Appointment last two years.
CRS-64
Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
United States Commission on North
American Energy Freedom
P.L. 109-58; 119 Stat. 1064
The commission shall be composed of 16 members appointed by the President from
among individuals described in paragraph (2) who are knowledgeable on energy issues,
including oil and gas exploration and production, crude oil refining, oil and gas
pipelines, electricity production and transmission, coal, unconventional hydrocarbon
resources, fuel cells, motor vehicle power systems, nuclear energy, renewable energy,
biofuels, energy efficiency, and energy conservation. The membership of the
commission shall be balanced by area of expertise to the extent consistent with
maintaining the highest level of expertise on the commission. Members of the
commission may be citizens of Canada, Mexico, or the United States, and the President
shall ensure that citizens of all three
nations are appointed to the Commission. The President shall appoint the members of
the commission within 60 days after the effective date of this Act, including individuals
nominated as follows:
(A) Four members shall be appointed from amongst individuals independently
determined by the President to be qualified for appointment.
(B) Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be
nominated by the majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the chairman of the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(C) Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be
nominated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the
chairmen of the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of
Representatives.
(D) Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be
nominated by the minority leader of the Senate in consultation with the ranking member
of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
(E) Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be
The commission will
terminate 90 days after the
date on which it submits its
final report. The report is to
be submitted within 12
months of the effective date
(Aug. 8, 2005) of the act.
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Commission/Board
Membership
Termination Date
(...continued)
(...continued)
(...continued)
United States Commission on North
American Energy Freedom
P.L. 109-58; 119 Stat. 1064
nominated by the minority leader of the House in consultation with the ranking
members of the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of
Representatives.
The commission will
terminate 90 days after the
date on which it submits its
final report. The report is to
be submitted within 12
months of the effective date
(Aug. 8, 2005) of the act.
CRS-66
Commission/Board
United States Delegation to the
Parliamentary Assembly of the
Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe
22 U.S.C. 276m
P.L. 102-138; 105 Stat. 677-678
P.L. 104-14; 109 Stat. 186
E.O. 13029; 12/3/96
http://www.osce.org
Membership
In 1992 and every even-numbered year thereafter, nine Members shall be appointed by
the Speaker of the House from Members of the House (not less than four of whom,
including the chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs); and eight Members shall, upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate, be appointed by the President pro tempore
of the Senate from Members of the Senate (not less than four of whom, including the
vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines
otherwise).
(2) In every odd-numbered year beginning in 1993, nine Members shall, upon
recommendation of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, be appointed by the
President pro tempore of the Senate from Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom, including the chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines
otherwise); and eight Members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from
Members of the House (not less than four of whom, including the vice chairman, shall
be from the House Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Appointments last one year.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-67
Commission/Board
United States Group of the United
States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
22 U.S.C. 276n
P.L.108-199, 118 Stat. 448
Membership
The President pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint Senators under this section upon
the recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate. The President
pro tempore of the Senate shall designate one Senator as the chair of the United States
group.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointment last one year.
United States Group of the United
States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
22 U.S.C. 276o
P.L.108-199, 118 Stat. 449
The majority and minority leaders of the Senate shall appoint the Senators of the United
States group. The majority leader of the Senate shall designate one Senator as the chair
of the United States group.
Appointments last one year.
No statutory end date
CRS-68
Commission/Board
United States Holocaust Memorial
Council
36 U.S.C. 2302
P.L. 96-388; 94- Stat. 1547
P.L. 97-84; 95 Stat. 1097
P.L. 106-292; 114 Stat. 1031
http://www.ushmn.org/museum/
council
Membership
The council shall consist of 65 voting members appointed (except as otherwise provided
in this section) by the President and the following ex officio nonvoting members:
(1) One appointed by the Secretary of the Interior;
(2) One appointed by the Secretary of State; and
(3) One appointed by the Secretary of Education;
Of the 65 voting members, five shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from
among Members of the House, and five shall be appointed by the President pro tempore
of the Senate upon the recommendation of the majority and minority leaders from
among Members of the Senate. Any vacancy in the council shall be filled in the same
manner as the original
appointment was made.
Appointments last five years, except for Members of Congress, who serve for the
duration of the Congress from which they were appointed.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
CRS-69
Commission/Board
United States Merchant Marine
Academy, Board of Visitors
46 U.S.C. App. 1295b
P.L. 78-301; 58 Stat. 220
P.L. 96-453; 94 Stat. 2002
P.L. 97-35; 752(Sec. 1607)
http://www.usmma.edu/admin/
Governance.htm
Membership
The board shall be composed of:
(A) Two Senators appointed by the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and
Transportation Committee;
(B) Three Members of the House appointed by the chairman of the House Merchant
Marine and Fisheries Committee;
(C) One Senator appointed by the Vice President;
(D) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(E) the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
and the chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, as ex
officio members.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments last two years.
United States Military Academy,
Board of Visitors
10 U.S.C. 4355
P.L. 84-1028, chapter 403,
sec.4355(a); 70A Stat. 245
The board is constituted annually of:
(1) The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(2) Three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the President
pro tempore of the Senate, two of whom are members of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations;
(3) The Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(4) Four other members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House, two of
whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations; and
(5) Six persons designated by the President.
Presidential appointments last three years; Congressional appointments last a minimum
of one year.
No statutory end date
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Commission/Board
United States Naval Academy,
Board of Visitors
10 U.S.C. 6968
P.L. 84-1028, chapter 603, sec.
6968; 70A Stat. 434
http://www.usna.edu/PAO/
supesoff.html
Membership
The board is constituted annually of:
(1) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(2) Three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the President
pro tempore of the Senate, two of whom are members of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations;
(3) The Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(4) Four other members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House, two of
whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations; and
(5) Six persons designated by the President.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Presidential appointments last three years; Congressional appointments last a minimum
of one year.
United States Senate Caucus on
International Narcotics Control
22 U.S.C. 2291 note.
P.L. 99-93; 99 Stat. 455-456
P.L. 99-151; 99 Stat. 808
P.L. 107-228; 116 Stat. 1411
The caucus shall be composed of 12 members as follows:
(A) Seven Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, four of
whom (including the member designated as chairman) shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader, and three of
whom (including the member designated as cochairman) shall be selected from the
minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader.
(B) Five members of the public to be appointed by the President after consultation with
the members of the appropriate congressional committees.
The caucus was scheduled
to terminate on September
30, 2005.
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Commission/Board
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and
Conservation Commission
P.L. 102-575; 106 Stat. 4625
http://www.mitigationcommisison.
gov
Membership
The commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the President within
six months of the date of enactment of this act, as follows:
(A) One from a list of residents of the state, who are qualified to serve on the
Commission by virtue of their training or experience in fish or wildlife matters or
environmental conservation matters, submitted by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives upon the recommendation of the members of the House of
Representatives representing the State.
(B) One from a list of residents of the state, who are qualified to serve on the
Commission by virtue of their training or experience in fish or wildlife matters or
environmental conservation matters, submitted by the Majority Leader of the Senate
upon the recommendation of the members of the Senate representing the State.
(C) One from a list of residents of the state submitted by the Governor of the State
composed of State wildlife resource agency personnel.
(D) One from a list of residents of the state submitted by the District.
(E) One from a list of residents of the state, who are qualified to serve on the
Commission by virtue of their training or experience in fish and wildlife matters or
environmental conservation matters and have been recommended by Utah nonprofit
sportsmen’s or environmental organizations, submitted by the governor of the state.
Appointments last four years.
Termination Date
The commission shall
expire twenty years from
the end of the fiscal year
during which the secretary
declares the Central Utah
Project to be substantially
complete.
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Commission/Board
Veterans’ Disability Benefits
Commission
38 U.S.C. 1101 note.
P.L. 108-136; 117 Stat. 1676
P.L. 109-163; 119 Stat. 3279
http://www.vetscommission.org
Membership
The commission shall be composed of 13 members, appointed as follows:
(A) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House, at least one of whom shall be
a veteran who was awarded a decoration specified in law.b
(B) Two members appointed by the minority leader of the House, at least one of whom
shall be a veteran who was awarded a decoration.
(C) Two members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, at least one of whom
shall be a veteran who was awarded a decoration.
(D) Two members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, at least one of whom
shall be a veteran who was awarded a decoration.
(E) Five members appointed by the President, at least three of whom shall be veterans
who were awarded a decoration.
Appointments are for the life of the commission.
Termination Date
The commission shall
terminate 60 days after the
date on which the
commission submits its
report. The report is to be
submitted not later than
October 1, 2007.
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Commission/Board
Vietnam Education Foundation
Board of Directors
P.L.106-554; 114 Stat 2763A-254
http://www.vef.gov/board_message
.php
Membership
(1) Two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of
the Majority
Leader and one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the Minority
Leader, and who shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members.
(2) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President pro tempore, one of whom
shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the majority leader and one of whom
shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the minority leader, and who shall serve
as ex officio, nonvoting members.
(3) Secretary of State.
(4) Secretary of Education.
(5) Secretary of Treasury.
(6) Six members to be appointed by the President from among individuals in the
nongovernmental sector who have academic excellence or experience in the fields of
concentration specified in section 202(1)(A) or a general knowledge of Vietnam, not
less than three of whom shall be drawn from academic life.
Termination Date
No statutory end date
Appointments last three years.
Notes:
a. A qualified citizen described in this subsection is a private citizen of the United States with (1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the importance of historical figures
and events; and (2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Abraham Lincoln.
b. The decorations specified are, the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, or the Air Force Cross, and the Silver Star.
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Table 2. Appointment Role of the Speaker of the House
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The Speaker appoints three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The Speaker appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority leader and the
minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The Speaker serves on the Committee, and has shared appointment power with the rest of the
Committee for the appointment of the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The Speaker serves on the Committee.
American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, Board
of Trustees
The Speaker appoints four members from among individuals from private life who are widely
recognized by virtue of their scholarship, experience, creativity, or interest in American
folklife traditions and arts.
Antitrust Modernization Commission
The Speaker appoints two members.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission
The Speaker appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House.
British American Parliamentary Group
The Speaker appoints 12 members from among Members of the House (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The Speaker appoints 12 members from among Members of the House (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members in consultation with the Speaker of the House.
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The Speaker makes a recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury for one appointment,
from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the Advisory Committee by virtue
of their education, training, or experience.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The members of the House Office Building Commission (the Speaker, and two Members
appointed by the Speaker), are members of the commission.
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad
The President appoints seven members after consultation with the Speaker of the House.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
The Speaker appoints nine Members of the House. Five Members shall be selected from the
majority party and four Members shall be selected, after consultation with the minority leader
of the House, from the minority party.
Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad
Fellowship Program
The Speaker appoints three members.
Commission on the National Military Museum
The Speaker appoints two members in consultation with the chairman of the Committee on
Armed Services.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The Speaker serves as a member of the commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
The Speaker appoints nine Members of the House. Five members shall be selected from the
majority party and four members shall be selected, after consultation with the minority leader
of the House, from the minority party.
Congressional Award Board
The Speaker appoints six members, one of whom shall be a local Congressional Award
program volunteer.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members.
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
The Speaker appoints three members in consultation with the minority leader.
Denali Commission
The Speaker submits a list of nominations for the position of the Federal Cochairperson.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The Speaker appoints four Members of the House in consultation with the majority leader and
minority Leader of the House, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The Speaker of the House submits to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to
each vacancy on the commission affiliated with the majority party.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The Speaker appoints one member representing professionals in the field of science and
technology.
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
The Speaker appoints two members.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member to the
President.
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one from each political party.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
The Speaker appoints four members.
House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards
The Speaker appoints six Members of the House, three from the majority party, and three from
the minority.
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
The Speaker appoints 15 individuals seven of whom shall be upon recommendation of the
minority leader of the House.
House Democracy Assistance Commission
The Speaker appoints an unspecified number of majority party Members.
House of Representatives Page Board
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
House Office Building Commission
The Speaker serves on the commission and appoints two Members of the House.
Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission
The Speaker provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House in consultation with the minority leader.
Interparliamentary Threat Reduction Working Group
The Speaker appoints not more than 30 members of the House, after consultation with the
minority leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
The Speaker recommends two Members of the House, of different political parties, to the
President, in consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The Speaker serves on the board and appoints three Members of the House.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The Speaker appoints four persons in consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The Speaker appoints two members.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The Speaker appoints 12 Members of the House, not less than four of whom shall be from the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research Center,
Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints three members.
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The Speaker appoints two members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader of the House, recommends two trustees
to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
National Commission on Small Community Air Service
The Speaker appoints two members.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
The Speaker appoints one member after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
National Council on the Arts
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
The Speaker appoints one Member of the House.
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The Speaker appoints two members unless the Speaker is of the same party as the President, in
which case the Speaker appoints one member and the minority leader of the House appoints
one member.
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue
Commission
The Speaker appoints two members.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The Speaker appoints 12 Members of the House (not less than four of whom shall be from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints five members, jointly, with the majority leader of the Senate, and the
minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members, one designated by the majority leader of the House and
one designated by the minority leader of the House.
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
The Speaker appoints three Members of the House.
Social Security Advisory Board
The Speaker appoints two members, each member from a different political party, with the
advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Ways
and Means.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
The Speaker appoints two members, in consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Ways and Means.
Trade Agreement, Official Advisers to U.S. Delegations to
International Conferences
The Speaker selects five members of the Ways and Means Committee upon the
recommendation of the chairman of the committee (not more than three of whom are members
of the same political party).
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The Speaker serves on the commission and appoints one Member of the House.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The Speaker appoints three members after consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Ways and Means.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates two Members of the House.
United States Commission On Civil Rights
The Speaker appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority and minority
leader.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The Speaker appoints three members, two of whom shall be appointed upon the
recommendation of the leader in the House of the political party that is not the political party
of the President, and one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader
in the House of the other political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be nominated by
the Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the chairmen of the
Committees on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even numbered years the Speaker appoints nine Members of the House (not less than four of
whom, including the chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs). In odd numbered years the Speaker appoints eight Members,
(not less than four of whom, including the vice chairman, shall be from the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs.)
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The Speaker appoints five Members of the House.
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
The President appoints one member from a list of candidates submitted by the Speaker, upon
the recommendation of the House members from the State.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The Speaker appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a veteran who was awarded
a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 3. Appointment Role of the House Minority Leader
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the
House.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The Speaker appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority leader and the
minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The minority leader serves on the Committee.
Antitrust Modernization Commission
The minority leader appoints two members.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one Member of the House.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the
House.
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members in consultation with the minority leader.
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The Secretary of the Treasury appoints one person recommended by the minority leader.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
Of the Members appointed by the Speaker of the House, four Members from the minority party
shall be selected after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad
Fellowship Program
The minority leader appoints three members.
Commission on the National Military Museum
The minority leader appoints one member in consultation with the ranking member of the
Committee on Armed Services.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The minority leader is a member.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
Of the Members appointed by the Speaker of the House, four Members from the minority party
shall be selected, after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Congressional Award Board
The minority leader appoints six members, one of whom shall be a recipient of the
Congressional Award.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
The minority leader of the House appoints one member.
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
The Speaker appoints three members in consultation with the minority leader.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The Speaker appoints four Members of the House in consultation with the majority leader and
minority Leader of the House, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The minority leader submits to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to each
vacancy on the Commission affiliated with the minority party.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The minority leader appoints one member representing professionals in the field of science
and technology.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member to the
President.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The minority leader appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
The minority leader appoints three members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
The Speaker appoints 15 individuals seven of whom shall be upon recommendation of the
minority leader of the House.
House Democracy Assistance Commission
The minority leader appoints an unspecified number of minority party Members.
House of Representatives Page Board
The minority leader appoints one Member of the House.
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
The minority leader provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House in consultation with the minority leader.
Interparliamentary Threat Reduction Working Group
The Speaker appoints not more than 30 Members of the House, after consultation with the
minority leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
The Speaker recommends two Members of the House, of different political parties, to the
President, in consultation with the minority leader of the House.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one member.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The minority leader serves on the board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The Speaker appoints four persons in consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The minority leader appoints two members.
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
The minority leader submits a list of individuals from which the President appoints one
member, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader of the House, recommends two trustees
to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
National Commission on Small Community Air Service
The minority leader appoints one member.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
The Speaker appoints one member after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
National Council on the Arts
The minority leader appoints one Member of the House.
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The minority leader appoints one member. (If the Speaker is of the same party as the
President, the minority leader appoints one additional member.)
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue
Commission
The minority leader appoints two members.
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints five members, jointly, with the majority leader of the Senate, and the
minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members, one designated by the majority leader of the House and
one designated by the minority leader of the House.
Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the
Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials
in Underground Coal Mining
The minority leader of the House and Senate make one joint appointment.
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
The minority leader appoints two members, in consultation with the ranking member of the
House Committee on Ways and Means.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The minority leader serves on the commission and appoints one Member of the House.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The minority leader appoints three members after consultation with the ranking minority
member of the House Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the
ranking minority member of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
United States Commission On Civil Rights
The Speaker appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority and minority
leader.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The Speaker appoints three members, two of which shall be appointed upon the
recommendation of the leader in the House of the political party that is not the political party
of the President, and one of which shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in
the House of the other political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated by the
minority leader of the House in consultation with the ranking Members of the Committees on
Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a veteran who was
awarded a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 4. Appointment Role of the House Majority Leader
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Majority Leader
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The Minority leader serves on the Committee, and has shared appointment power with the rest
of the Committee for the appointment of the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The Speaker appoints three members upon the recommendation of the House majority leader
and the minority leader.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The House majority leader appoints one member.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The House majority leader serves on the commission.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The Speaker of the House appoints four members in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the House.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker of the House appoints two members, one of whom shall be designated by the
House majority leader. The chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations,
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, and the chairman of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch of the serve on the Board.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The House majority leader, the chairman and vice-chairman of the Joint Committee on the
Library, and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, and the Committee on House Oversight serve on the Commission.
United States Commission On Civil Rights
The Speaker appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority and minority
leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Majority Leader
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The Speaker of the House, appoints three members of the Commission, two upon the
recommendation of the leader in the House (majority or minority) of the political party that is
not the political party of the President, and one upon the recommendation of the leader in the
House (majority or minority) of the other political party.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 5. Appointment Role of the President of the Senate or the President Pro Tempore
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority
leader and the minority leader.
American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, Board
of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints four trustees.
British American Parliamentary Group
The President pro tempore appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The President of the Senate appoints members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members, in consultation with the President pro tempore.
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad
The President appoints 21 members, seven of whom shall be appointed after consultation with
the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Members shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader, and four Members
shall be selected, from the minority party, after consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The President pro tempore serves on the Commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Members shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader, and four Members
shall be selected from the minority party, after consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Denali Commission
The President pro tempore submits a list of nominations for the position of the Federal
Cochairperson.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The President pro tempore appoints four Senators in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the Senate, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
The President pro tempore appoints two members.
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
The President of the Senate appoints one Senator.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President of the Senate appoints two Senators, one from each political party.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
The President appoints two Senators, of different political parties, upon the recommendation of
the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the majority leader and minority
leader of the Senate.
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The President of the Senate appoints three Senators.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate appoints 12 Senators (not less than four of whom shall be from the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations).
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The President of the Senate appoints two Senators.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President of the United States appoints two trustees, with the advice and consent of the
Senate, after considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in
consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
President pro tempore of the Senate appoints one member after consultation with the minority
leader of the Senate.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
The President of the Senate appoints one Senator.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate, appoints 12 Senators. Not more than seven of the appointees from the Senate shall be
of the same political party.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one of whom shall be designated by the majority
leader of the Senate, and one of whom shall be designated by the minority leader of the Senate.
Senate Commission on Art
The President pro tempore serves on the Commission.
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
The President of the Senate appoints three Senators.
Social Security Advisory Board
The President pro tempore appoints two members (each member from a different political
party), with the advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Trade Agreement, Official Advisers to U.S. Delegations to
International Conferences
The President pro tempore, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Finance, appoints five members of such committee, not more than three of
whom are members of the same political party. The President pro tempore may select
additional members for designation as congressional advisers regarding specific trade policy
matters or negotiations, from any other committees of Congress that has jurisdiction over
legislation likely to be affected by such matters or negotiations.
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President, or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designates three Senators, two
of whom are members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The President pro tempore is a member of the Commission, and appoints one Senator.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the minority
leader of the Senate, after consultation with the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the ranking minority member
of the Senate Committee on Finance. The President pro tempore appoints three members upon
the recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman
of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of
the Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
The President of the Senate appoints one Senator.
United States Commission On Civil Rights
The President pro tempore appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The President pro tempore appoints three members, two upon the recommendation of the
leader in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the President, and one
upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the other political party.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even numbered years the President pro tempore appoints eight Senators, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, not less than four of
whom, including the vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines otherwise. (In
odd numbered years the President pro tempore appoints nine Senators in the same manner.)
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore appoints not more than 12 Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and designates one
Senator as the Chair of the United States group.
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The President pro tempore appoints five Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leaders.
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President appoints one Senator.
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President, or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designates three Senators, two
of whom are members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President, or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designates three Senators, two
of whom are members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics
Control
The President of the Senate appoints seven Senators, four of whom (including the member
designated as chairman) shall be selected from the majority party of the Senate, after
consultation with the majority leader, and three of whom (including the member designated as
cochairman) shall be selected from the minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the
minority leader.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 6. Appointment Role of the Senate Majority Leader.
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The majority leader appoints three members, at least one of whom is a Senator.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority
leader and the minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The majority leader serves on the Committee, and has shared power of appointment with the
rest of the Committee for the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The majority leader serves on the committee.
Antitrust Modernization Commission
The majority leader appoints two members.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The majority leader appoints one member.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission
The majority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom is a Senator.
British American Parliamentary Group
The President pro tempore appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The President of the Senate appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The majority leader makes a recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury for one
appointment, from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the Advisory
Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The majority leader serves on the commission.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Senators shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader.
Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad
Fellowship Program
The majority leader appoints three members.
Commission on the National Military Museum
The majority leader appoints two members in consultation with the chairman of the Armed
Services Committee.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The majority leader serves on the commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Senators shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader.
Congressional Award Board
The majority leader appoints six members, one of whom shall be a recipient of the
Congressional Award.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
The majority leader appoints two members.
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
The majority leader appoints three members after consultation with the minority leader.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The President pro tempore appoints four Senators in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the Senate, of whom not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Election Assistance Commission
The majority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the minority Leader of the Senate,
and the minority Leader of the House shall each submit to the President a candidate
recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the commission affiliated with the political
party of the Member of Congress involved.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The majority leader appoints one member.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The majority leader, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member to the
President.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The majority leader appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
The majority leader appoints four members.
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
The majority leader provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
Interparliamentary Threat Reduction Working Group
The majority leader appoints not more than 10 Senators, after consultation with the minority
leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
The President appoints two Senators, of different political parties, upon the recommendation of
the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the majority leader and minority
leader of the Senate.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The majority leader appoints two members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The majority leader serves on the board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The majority leader appoints four members in consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The majority leader appoints two members.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate appoints 12 Senators (not less than four of whom shall be from the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations).
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research Center,
Board of Directors
The majority leader appoints three members.
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
The majority leader submits a list of individuals from which the President appoints one
member, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President appoints two trustees, with the advice and consent of the Senate, after
considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation
with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
National Commission on Small Community Air Service
The majority leader appoints two members.
National Council on the Arts
The majority leader appoints two Senators.
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The majority leader appoints two members, unless the majority leader is of the same party as
the President, in which case the majority leader appoints one and the minority leader appoints
two.
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue
Commission
The majority leader appoints two members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate, appoints 12 Senators. Not more than seven of the appointees from the Senate shall be
of the same political party.
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints five members jointly with the majority leader of the Senate, and the
minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one of whom shall be designated by the majority
leader of the Senate, and one of whom shall be designated by the minority leader of the Senate.
Senate Commission on Art
The majority leader serves on the commission.
Technical Study Panel on the utilization of belt air and the
composition and fire retardant properties of belt materials in
underground coal mining
The majority leader of the Senate and House make one joint appointment.
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
The majority leader appoints two members, in consultation with the Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The majority leader serves on the commission.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority
leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed
Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Commission On Civil Rights
The President pro tempore appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The President pro tempore appoints three members, two upon the recommendation of the
leader in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the President, and one
upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the other political party.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be nominated by
the majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the chairman of the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even numbered years the President pro tempore appoints eight Senators, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, not less than four of
whom, including the vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines otherwise. (In
odd numbered years the President pro tempore appoints nine Senators in the same manner.)
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore appoints not more than 12 Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and designates one
Senator as the Chair of the United States group.
United States Group of the United States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
The majority and minority leaders of the Senate appoint the Senators of the United States
group.
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The President pro tempore appoints five Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leaders.
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics
Control
The President of the Senate appoints seven Senators, four of whom (including the member
designated as chairman) shall be selected from the majority party of the Senate, after
consultation with the majority leader, and three of whom (including the member designated as
cochairman) shall be selected from the minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the
minority leader.
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
The President appoints one member from a list of candidates submitted by the majority leader,
upon the recommendation of the Senate members from the State.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The majority leader of the Senate appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a
veteran who was awarded a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 7. Appointment Role of the Senate Minority Leader
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom is a Senator.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority
leader and the minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The minority leader serves on the Committee, and has shared appointment power with the rest
of the Committee for the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The minority leader serves on the Committee.
Antitrust Modernization Commission
The minority leader appoints two members.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one Senator.
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom is a Senator.
British American Parliamentary Group
The President pro tempore appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The President of the Senate appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (not less than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members in consultation with the minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The minority leader makes a recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury for one
appointment, from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the Advisory
Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience.
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The minority leader serves on the Commission.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Four Senators shall be selected from the
minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader.
Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad
Fellowship Program
The minority leader appoints three members.
Commission on the National Military Museum
The minority leader appoints two members in consultation with the ranking member of the
Armed Services Committee.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The minority leader serves on the Commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Four Senators shall be selected from the
minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader.
Congressional Award Board
The minority leader appoints six members, one of whom shall be a local Congressional Award
program volunteer.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one member.
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
The majority leader appoints three members after consultation with the minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The President pro tempore appoints four Senators in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the Senate, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The majority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the minority leader of the Senate,
and the minority Leader of the House shall each submit to the President a candidate
recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the Commission affiliated with the political
party of the Member of Congress involved.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The minority leader appoints one member.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The majority leader, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member to the
President.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The minority leader appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
The minority leader appoints three members.
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
The minority leader provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
Interparliamentary Threat Reduction Working Group
The majority leader appoints not more than 10 Senators, after consultation with the minority
leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
The President appoints two Senators, of different political parties, upon the recommendation of
the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the majority leader and minority
leader of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one member.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The minority leader serves on the board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The majority leader appoints four members in consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The minority leader appoints two members.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate appoints 12 Senators (not less than four of whom shall be from the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations).
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
The minority leader submits a list of individual from which the President appoints one
member, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President appoints two trustees, with the advice and consent of the Senate, after
considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation
with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
National Commission on Small Community Air Service
The minority leader appoints one member.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
President pro tempore of the Senate appoints one member after consultation with the minority
leader of the Senate.
National Council on the Arts
The minority leader appoints one member.
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The minority leader appoints one member, unless the majority leader is of the same party as
the President, in which case the minority leader appoints two.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue
Commission
The minority leader appoints two members.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate, appoints 12 Senators. Not more than seven of the appointees from the Senate shall be
of the same political party.
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
Five individuals are appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House, the majority leader of the
Senate, and the minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints two members, one of whom shall be
designated by the minority leader of the Senate.
Senate Commission on Art
The minority leader serves on the commission.
Technical Study Panel on the utilization of belt air and the
composition and fire retardant properties of belt materials in
underground coal mining
The minority leader of the Senate and House make one appointment.
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
The minority leader of the Senate appoints two members, in consultation with the ranking
member of the Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The minority leader serves on the commission and appoints one Senator.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the minority
leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed
Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Commission On Civil Rights
The President pro tempore appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints three members, two upon the
recommendation of the leader (majority or minority) in the Senate of the political party that is
not the political party of the President, and one upon the recommendation of the leader
(majority or minority) in the Senate of the other political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated by the
minority leader of the Senate in consultation with the ranking Member of the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even-numbered years the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints eight Senators (nine
in odd-numbered years), upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate (not less than four of whom, including the chairman or vice chairman of the United
States Delegation, shall be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the
President pro tempore of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate, determines otherwise).
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
United States Group of the United States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints five Senators upon the recommendation of
the majority and minority leaders.
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics
Control
The President of the Senate appoints seven Senators, three of whom (including the member
designated as co-chairman) shall be selected from the minority party of the Senate, after
consultation with the minority leader.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The minority leader of the Senate appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a
veteran who was awarded a decoration specified in law.
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Name of Commission or Board
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 8. Appointment Role of Committees
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
British American Parliamentary Group
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members of the House (not less than four of whom shall
be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs), and the President pro tempore of the
Senate, appoints 12 Senators upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of
the Senate, (not less than four of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign
Relations) unless the majority and minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members of the House (not less than four of whom
shall be from the Committee on Foreign Affairs), and the President of the Senate appoints 12
Senators upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders (not less than four of
whom shall be from the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The chairman and the ranking minority members of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure serve on the commission.
Commission on the Implementation of the New Strategic
Posture of the United States
The Secretary of Defense appoints 12 members after consultation with the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the chairman
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
Commission on the National Guard and Reserve
The chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services each appoint three
members. The ranking minority members of the House and Senate Committees on Armed
Services each appoint two members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
Commission on the National Military Museum
Two appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the minority leader
in consultation with the chairman and ranking member respectively of the House Committee
on Armed Services. Two appointed by the majority leader and one by the minority leader in
consultation with the chairman and ranking member respectively of the Senate Committee on
Armed Services.
Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
The Secretary of Defense appoints seven members after consultation with the chairmen and
ranking minority members of the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The chairmen and the ranking minority members of the Committee on House Oversight of the
House, the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Committee on Appropriations
of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The chairmen and ranking members of the Committee on House Administration, and the
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, each appoint two members.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The chairmen and ranking members of the Committee on House Administration, and the
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, serve as ex-officio members of the Board.
House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
The House members of the Joint Library Committee serve on the board.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The chairmen and ranking minority members of the House Committee on Public Works and
Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works serve on the
board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The chairman and the vice chair of the Joint Committee on the Library serve on the board.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members (not less than four of whom shall be from the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs), and the President of the Senate appoints 12 Senators
upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders (not less than four of whom shall
be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations).
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
Motor Fuel Tax
Enforcement Advisory Commission
Chairmen and the ranking members of the Senate Committee on Finance and the House
Committee on Ways and Means appoint at least 16 members, including two representatives
from the staff of the Senate Committee on Finance and two representatives from the staff of the
House Committee on Ways and Means.
National Capital Planning Commission
The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on
Government Reform, or their designees, are ex-officio members of the commission.
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing
Commission
The chairmen and ranking members of the House Committee on Ways and means and the
Senate Finance Committee each appoint two members to the commission.
National Veterans Business
Development Corporation Board of Directors
The President appoints nine members, not more than five of whom shall be members of the
same political party, after considering recommendations by the Chairmen and Ranking
Members of the Committees on Small Business and the Committees on Veterans Affairs of the
House of Representatives and the Senate.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members of the House (not less than four of whom shall
be from the Committee on Foreign Affairs); the President of the Senate appoints 12 Members
of the Senate upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate. The
Chairman or Vice Chairman of the House delegation shall be a Member from the Foreign
Affairs Committee, and, unless the President of the Senate, upon the recommendation of the
Senate majority leader, determines otherwise, the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Senate
delegation shall be a Member from the Foreign Relations Committee. The secretaries of the
Senate and House delegations shall be appointed, respectively, by the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations and the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker of the House appoints two members, one of whom shall be designated by the
House majority leader. The chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations,
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, and the chairman of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch of the serve on the Board.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
Senate Commission on Art
The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration serve on the commission.
Social Security Advisory Board
The Speaker appoints two members, each member from a different political party, with the
advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Ways
and Means. The President pro tempore appoints two members (each member from a different
political party), with the advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
The Speaker and the House minority leader each appoint two members, in consultation with
the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means. The majority and minority leaders
of the Senate each appoint two members, in consultation with the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
Trade Agreement, Official Advisers to U.S. Delegations to
International Conferences
The Speaker selects five members of the House Committee on Ways and Means upon the
recommendation of the chairman of the Committee (not more than three of whom are members
of the same political party). The President pro tempore, upon the recommendation of the
chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, appoints five members of such committee, not
more than three of whom are members of the same political party.
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the House Committee on
Armed Services, or his designees, serve on the board.
The Vice President or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designate two members of the
Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House, designates two members of
the House Committee on Appropriations.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The House majority leader, the chairman and vice-chairman of the Joint Committee on the
Library, and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, and the Committee on House Oversight serve on the commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The Speaker appoints three members after consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Ways and Means. The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the
recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of
the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance. The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the
recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of
the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation appoints
two Senators, and the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
appoints three Members. The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, are ex officio
members.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be nominated by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the chairmen of the Committees
on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives.
Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated by the
minority leader of the House in consultation with the ranking members of the Committees on
Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives.
Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be nominated by the
majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the chairman of the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate.
Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated by the
minority leader of the Senate in consultation with the ranking Member of the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even-numbered years, the Speaker of the House appoints nine Members of the House (in
odd-numbered years eight), not less than four of whom, including the chairman of the United
States Delegation, shall be from the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. In even-numbered
years the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints eight Senators (nine in odd-numbered
years), upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate (not less than
four of whom, including the chairman or vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall
be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the
Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines
otherwise).
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee appoints two
Senators, and the chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
appoints three Members of the House. The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation and the chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine
and Fisheries are ex officio members.
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee, and the chairman
of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee serve on the board. The Vice
President or the President pro tempore of the Senate, appoints three Senators, two of whom are
members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House, appoints
four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House Committee on
Appropriations.
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee, and the chairman
of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee serve on the board. The Vice
President or the President pro tempore of the Senate, appoints three Senators, two of whom are
members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House, appoints
four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House Committee on
Appropriations.
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Table 9. Summary of Appointment Authority of Congressional Leaders and Committee Leaders
House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Majority
Leader
2
3
(3)J
(3)J
1J*
1J*
1J*
*
*
*
2
2
1
1
2
2
Minority
Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
3
2
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
3
(3)J
1J*
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
*
American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, Board of
Trustees
4
Antitrust Modernization Commission
2
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Speaker
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and VicePresidential Candidates
Senate
Majority
Leader
(3)J
3
Committee
Leaders
4
2
1
1
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission
2
2
British American Parliamentary Group
12
12
(12)J
(12)J
*
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
12
12
(12)J
(12)J
*
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Speaker
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
2*
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad
7
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
Committee
Leaders
*
*
*
(7)
Commission on the Implementation of the New Strategic Posture
of the United States
(12)
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki
Commission)
7
(4)
Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship
Program
3
3
9
(4)
(5)
3
3
Commission on the National Guard and Reserve
Commission on the National Military Museum
10
2
1
2
1
Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
(6)
(7)
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
*
*
*
*
*
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic
of China
9
(4)
9
(4)
(5)
Congressional Award Board
6
6
6
6
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
2
1
1
2
*
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
Denali Commission
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
Speaker
Minority
Leader
3
(3)
Senate
Majority
Leader
(1)
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
(3)
3
(4)J
(4)J
(1)
4
(4)J
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
1
1
1
1
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
2
(1)
(1)
Election Assistance Commission
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
(1)
Committee
Leaders
(4)J
4
8J
2
(1)
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
2
1
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Board of Trustees
2
2
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
2
2
2
2
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the Globe
Commission (HELP)
4
3
3
4
House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards
6
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
15
(7)
House Democracy Assistance Commission
I?
I?
*
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
Committee
Leaders
*
House of Representatives Page Board
2
1
House Office Building Commission
2*
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
(1)
(1)
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts
Development Board of Trustees
2
(2)
Interparliamentary Threat Reduction Working Group
30
(30)
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
(2)
(2)
2
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)J
(2)J
(10)
10
(2)J
(2)J
1
2
*
*
*
*
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
2
2
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
2
1
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
3*
*
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
4
(4)
(4)
4
Medal of Valor Review Board(Public Safety Officer)
2
2
2
2
3
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Speaker
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation to
the
12
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research Center, Board
of Directors
3
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
2
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
Committee
Leaders
12
(12)J
(12)J
*
3
2
(1)
(2)J
(2)J
(2)J
(1)
(1)
(2)J
(2)J
Motor Fuel Tax
Enforcement Advisory Commission
16
National Capital Planning Commission
*
National Commission on Small Community Air Service
2
1
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
1
(1)
National Council on the Arts
2
1
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
1
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
2/1
1
1
2
(1)
1
2
1/2
2/1
1
1/2
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
National Surface
Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission
8
2
2
2
2
National Veterans Business Development Corporation Board of
Directors
(9)
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
12
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
5J
5J
2
(1)
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
Committee
Leaders
12
(1)
Senate Commission on Art
(12)J
(12)J
5J
5J
2
(1)
(1)
*
*
*
*
*
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
3
3
Social Security Advisory Board
2
2
Technical Study Panel on the Utilization of Belt Air and the
Composition and Fire Retardant Properties of Belt Materials in
Underground Coal Mining
1J
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel
2
Trade Agreement, Official Advisers to U.S. Delegations to
International Conferences
5
1J
2
5
2*
(4)J
1J
1J
2
2
(8)
(10)
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
4
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
1*
1*
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission
3
3
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
2
United States Commission On Civil Rights
2
(2)J
(2)J
2
(2)J
(2)J
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
3
(2/1)
(2/1)
3
(2/1)
(2/1)
United States Commission on North American Energy Freedom
(4)J
(2)J
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
9/8
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
3
*
Committee
Leaders
*
1*
1*
*
*
6
(3)
(3)
(9)J
1
5*
(4)J
(2)J
8/9
(8/9)
(8/9)
12
(12)J
(12)J
I?
I?
(5)J
(5)J
United States Group of the United States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
(12)J
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
5
5
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
2
1
5*
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
4
3
*
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House
Name of Commission, Board or Group
Speaker
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
4
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
3
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
7
Committee
Leaders
*
(3)
(1)
(4)
(1)
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
2
2
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
2
(1)
(1)
2
2
2
(1)
(1)
Notes:
Numerals indicate appointments made. “I?” indicates an indeterminate number of appointments.
Bold numerals indicate that Members of Congress are among the appointees.
Numerals in parentheses indicate recommendations for appointments. “J” indicates joint recommendations. For details on which official share recommending authority and to whom
the recommendations are made, see previous tables.
Instances where the appointing official also serves as a member of the body are indicated by an asterisk *. These positions are in addition to the number of appointments stated.
Numerals divided by “/” indicate that the number of appointments varies based on the political party of the attacks
of September 11, 2001.
15
See, for example, the Board of Trustees for the American Folklife Center, which is
ongoing, but was established in 1976 pursuant to P.L. 94-201 (20 U.S.C. 2103).
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16
17
!
Advisory body type: Congressional advisory bodies can be
generally grouped into four categories. Most advisory bodies study
particular policy problems or investigate events (policy advisory
bodies) and report their findings to Congress. Less common are
advisory bodies that commemorate a person or event
(commemorative advisory bodies). Policy and commemorative
advisory bodies are often — although not always — temporary in
nature. Congress has also created a number of advisory bodies that
oversee ongoing functions of Congress (operational advisory bodies)
or serve diplomatic or interparliamentary functions (diplomatic
advisory bodies). These advisory bodies differ from policy or
commemorative bodies in that they typically are created to serve
ongoing functions, often have administrative authority, and usually
do not have statutory termination dates.
!
Statutory duration of the advisory body: The termination date is
provided for each advisory body, where appropriate. Occasionally,
termination dates are ambiguous, due to their contingency upon an
associated time line within the statute, such as the date of
submission of a final report.
!
FACA applicability: Advisory bodies established in the executive
branch that report to the president are subject to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which governs their creation,
administration, and management.16 Advisory bodies that are
appointed by Congress and report only to Congress are not
specifically bound by the requirements set forth in FACA. Because
many commissions involve both congressional and presidential
participation, some of the entities in this report may be governed by
FACA. Occasionally, statutes creating congressional advisory
bodies will incorporate explicit statutory language exempting a
commission from FACA requirements, either in whole or in part.
!
Membership Appointment Scheme: Each entry includes the
advisory body’s membership appointment scheme. The particulars
of congressional involvement in the appointment process are varied.
The statutory language of membership appointment schemes detail
a wide range of membership patterns for the benefit of lawmakers
who might be contemplating creation of advisory bodies. In the
legislative branch, the individuals most commonly empowered to
make appointments to commissions and similar bodies are the
Speaker of the House, the President or President pro tempore17 of the
5 U.S.C. Appendix; 86 Stat. 770.
The appointment power of the President pro tempore of the Senate is subject to the
conditions of 2 U.S.C. 199, which requires involvement of the majority and minority leaders
of the Senate if a statute specifies that the appointment is to be made on the basis of the
appointee’s affiliation with the majority or minority political party, or if not, upon the joint
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Senate, and the majority and minority leaders of the House and
Senate. The majority leader of the House is less often included in
these mechanisms, since the appointment role of the minority leader
in that chamber may be paired with the Speaker’s appointment role.
!
Term of Appointment: Most ongoing congressional advisory
bodies have fixed terms of appointment set by statute. Statutes
creating temporary commissions often provide that appointments are
for the “life of the commission.”
Listing of Individual Congressional Advisory Bodies
The more than 85 entries on the following pages highlight the broad diversity
of matters Congress has felt deserved examination beyond the established
organizational structure of Congress. Entries are arranged alphabetically. Citations
to the United States Code and the Statutes at Large are provided where particulars
relating to the scope, purpose, and composition of these bodies may be located. The
Internet address of the entity’s website is also provided, if available.
Information on the involvement of Members of Congress in the appointment
process for congressional commissions is presented in a series of tables. Tables 1
through 6 list the appointment responsibilities of each of these major congressional
leaders. Table 7 lists other congressional leaders, namely, the chairmen or ranking
minority members of specified committees in the House and Senate who may also
be granted authority to make or recommend appointments, or be designated as
members of an advisory body.18 A final table, Table 8, summarizes all leaders’
appointment authority.
17
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recommendation of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate (P.L. 96-576; 94 Stat.
3355).
18
See, for example, the Commission for the Judiciary Office Building, the membership of
which includes the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Rules and Administration, the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House (P.L. 100-480;
102 Stat. 2334).
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Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
36 U.S.C. § note prec. 101; P.L. 106-173, 114 Stat. 15;
P.L. 108-59, 117 Stat. 861.
Advisory Body Type: Commemorative
Summary: The mission of the commission is to commemorate the 200th birthday of
Abraham Lincoln; emphasize the contribution of his thoughts and ideals to America
and the world; and serve as a catalyst for strengthening freedom, democracy, and
equal opportunity for all.
Duration: The commission is to terminate 120 days after submitting its final report.
The commission is required to submit a final report to Congress not later than the
expiration of the four-year period beginning on the date of the formation of the
commission. P.L. 108-59 extended the reporting deadline to not later than April 30,
2010.
Website: http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 15 members:
(A) Two members appointed by the President;
(B ) One member appointed by the President on the recommendation of the
Governor of Illinois;
(C) One member appointed by the President on the recommendation of the
Governor of Indiana;
(D) One member appointed by the President on the recommendation of the
Governor of Kentucky;
(E) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House,
appointed by the Speaker;
(F) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the
majority leader of the Senate;
(G) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House, appointed
by the minority leader of the House; and
(H) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the
minority leader of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
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Advisory Committee on Student
Financial Assistance
20 U.S.C. §1098, P.L. 99-498, 100 Stat. 1492.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The committee serves as an independent source of advice and counsel to
Congress and the Secretary of Education on student financial aid policy.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.edu.gov/about/bdscomm/list/acsfa/edlite-about.html
FACA Applicability: Yes.
Appointment Structure: The advisory committee comprises 11 members appointed
by the following:
(A) Three members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the
recommendation of the majority leader and the minority leader;
(B) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House upon the
recommendation of the majority leader and the minority leader; and
(C) Five members appointed by the Secretary of Education including, but not
limited to, representatives of states, institutions of higher education,
secondary schools, credit institutions, students, and parents.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last three years.
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Advisory Committee on the Protection of
Presidential and Vice-Presidential Candidates
18 U.S.C. § 3056(a)(7), P.L. 98-587, 98 Stat. 3111; P.L. 90-331; 82 Stat 170.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The purpose of the committee is to assist the Secretary of Homeland
Security in identifying “major candidates” for President and Vice-President.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The advisory committee comprises five members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives;
The minority leader of the House of Representatives;
The majority and minority leaders of the Senate; and
One additional member selected by the other members of the committee.
Term of Appointment: The additional member is appointed prior to each
presidential election.
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Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
44 U.S.C. § 270; P.L. 101-509; 104 Stat. 1417.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The committee was established to advise Congress and the Archivist of
the United States on the management and preservation of the records of Congress.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.archives.gov/legislative/cla/advisory-committee/index.html
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The committee comprises 11 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
The Secretary of the Senate;
The Clerk of the House of Representatives;
The Archivist of the United States;
The Historian of the Senate;
The Historian of the House of Representatives; and
Six appointees, one appointed by each of the following:
(i) The Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(ii) The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives;
(iii) The Majority Leader of the Senate;
(iv) The Minority Leader of the Senate;
(v) The Secretary of the Senate; and
(vi) The Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years.
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American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. § 2103, P.L. 94-201, 89 Stat. 1130.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the American Folklife Center in the Library of
Congress. The center was created by Congress in 1976 “to preserve and present
American Folklife.” The Center incorporates the Archive of Folk Culture, which was
established at the Library in 1928 as a repository for American Folk Music. The
Center and its collections have grown to encompass all aspects of folklore and
folklife from this country and around the world.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/board/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 19 members:
(A) Four members appointed by the President from among individuals who are
officials of Federal departments and agencies concerned with some aspect
of American folklife traditions and arts;
(B) Four members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate from
among individuals from private life who are widely recognized by virtue
of their scholarship, experience, creativity, or interest in American folklife
traditions and arts, and four members appointed by the Speaker of the
House from among such individuals;
(C) Four members appointed by the Librarian of Congress from among individuals
who are widely recognized by virtue of their scholarship, experience,
creativity, or interest in American folklife traditions and arts; and
(D) Seven ex officio members including —
(i) The Librarian of Congress;
(ii) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;
(iii) The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts;
(iv) The chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities;
(v) The president of the American Folklore Society;
(vi) The president of the Society for Ethnomusicology; and
(vii) The director of the Center.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years.
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Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in
Education Foundation, Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. § 4703, P.L. 99-661, 100 Stat. 4007.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to
provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and
engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers
in these fields.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.act.org/goldwater
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 13 members:
(A) Two members from the Senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one
appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(B) Two members from the House, one appointed by the majority leader and one
appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(C) Eight members, not more than four of whom shall be of the same political party,
appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate; and
(D) The Secretary of Education, or his designee, who serves ex officio as a member
of the board but shall not be eligible to serve as chairman.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
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British American Parliamentary Group
22 U.S.C. 276(l), P.L. 102-138, 105 Stat. 676.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The group brings together selected U.S. and British lawmakers at
conference meetings to discuss mutual concerns and to strengthen the alliance
between the two nations.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The membership of the group shall not exceed 24
Members of Congress. Of the Members of Congress appointed:
(A) Half are appointed by the Speaker of the House from among Members of the
House (no fewer than four of whom shall be members of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs); and
(B) Half are appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, from
among Members of the Senate (no fewer than four of whom shall be
members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made prior to each conference.
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Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
22 U.S.C. 276(d); P.L. 86-42, 73 Stat. 72; P.L. 95-45, 91 Stat. 222;
P.L. 103-437, 108 Stat. 4588.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The group brings together lawmakers to exchange information and
promote better understanding between Canadian and U.S. parliamentarians on
common problems and concerns, as well as differences, in relations between the two
countries.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The membership of the group shall not exceed 24
Members of Congress. Of the Members of the Congress:
(A) Half are appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members of the House (no
fewer than four of whom shall be from the Foreign Affairs Committee);
and
(B) Half are appointed by the President of the Senate upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate from Members of the Senate
(no fewer than four of whom shall be from the Foreign Relations
Committee).
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made prior to each meeting.
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Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 5702, P.L. 102-281, 106 Stat. 142.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the foundation. The Christopher Columbus
Fellowship Foundation is an independent Federal government agency established to
“encourage and support research, study and labor designed to produce new
discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.” Governed by a
presidentially appointed board of trustees, the foundation seeks to nurture and
recognize pioneering individuals and programs which reflect the visionary spirit and
pioneering heritage of Christopher Columbus.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.columbusfdn.org/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 13 members:
(A) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the President pro
tempore of the Senate;
(B) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the minority
leader of the Senate;
(C) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the Speaker of
the House;
(D) Two members appointed by the President in consultation with the minority
leader of the House; and
(E) Five members appointed by the President.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
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Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
31 U.S.C. 5135, P.L. 108-15, 117 Stat. 616.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The committee was created to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on any
theme or design proposals relating to circulating coinage, bullion coinage,
Congressional Gold Medals, and national and other medals; advise the Secretary of
the Treasury with regard to the events, persons, or places to be commemorated by the
issuance of commemorative coins in each of the five calendar years succeeding the
year in which a commemorative coin designation is made; and make
recommendations with respect to the mintage level.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.ccac.gov/contactUS/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The advisory committee comprises 11 members:
(A) Seven persons appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury —
(i) One from among individuals who are specially qualified to serve on
the advisory committee by virtue of their education, training, or
experience as a nationally or internationally recognized curator
in the United States of a numismatic collection;
(ii) One from among individuals who are specially qualified to serve on
the advisory committee by virtue of their experience in the
medallic arts or sculpture;
One from among individuals who are specially qualified to serve on the
(iii)
advisory committee by virtue of their education, training, or
experience in American history;
(iv) One from among individuals who are specially qualified to serve on
the advisory committee by virtue of their education, training, or
experience in numismatics; and
(v) Three from among individuals who can represent the interests of the
general public in the coinage of the United States;
(B) Four persons appointed by the Secretary on the basis of the recommendations
of the following officials, who shall make the selection for such
recommendation from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve
on the advisory committee by virtue of their education, training, or
experience:
(i) One person recommended by the Speaker of the House;
(ii) One person recommended by the minority leader of the House;
(iii) One person recommended by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(iv) One person recommended by the minority leader of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
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Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
40 U.S.C. 6503, P.L. 100-480, 102 Stat. 2334.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The commission is responsible for the supervision of the design,
construction, operation, maintenance, structural, mechanical, domestic care, and
security of the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building. The commission shall
prescribe regulations to govern the actions of the Architect of the Capitol under this
chapter and to govern the use and occupancy of all space in the building.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises the following 13 members or
their designees:
(A) Two individuals appointed by the Chief Justice from among justices of the
Supreme Court and other judges of the United States;
(B) The three members of the House Office Building Commission;
(C) The majority leader and minority leader of the Senate;
(D) The chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Rules and Administration;
(E) The chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works; and
(F) The chairman and ranking minority member of the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Term of Appointment: Not specified; the commission has never met.
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Commission for the Preservation of
America’s Heritage Abroad
16 U.S.C. 469j, P.L. 99-83, 99 Stat. 280.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The law directs the commission to: (1) identify and report on cemeteries,
monuments, and historic buildings in Eastern and Central Europe that are associated
with the heritage of U.S. citizens, particularly endangered properties; and (2) obtain,
in cooperation with the Department of State, assurances from the governments of the
region that the properties will be protected and preserved.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.heritageabroad.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 21 members appointed by the
President:
(A) Seven appointed after consultation with the Speaker of the House; and
(B) Seven appointed after consultation with the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last three years.
CRS-20
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
P.L. 110-53; 121 Stat. 501
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The purposes of the commission are to: (1) assess current activities,
initiatives, and programs to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation and
terrorism; and (2) provide a clear and comprehensive strategy and concrete
recommendations for such activities, initiatives, and programs.
Duration: The commission terminates 60 days after submission of its final report,
which is due no later than 180 days after appointment of the commissioners.
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises nine members:
(A) One member appointed by the leader in the Senate of the Democratic Party
(majority or minority leader, as the case may be), with the concurrence of
the leader in the House of Representatives of the Democratic party
(majority or minority leader as the case may be), who shall serve as
chairman of the Commission;
(B) Two members appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the
Democratic party;
(C) Two members appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the
Republican party;
(D) Two members appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House
of Representatives of the Democratic party; and
(E) Two members appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House
of Representatives of the Republican party.
It is the sense of Congress that individuals appointed to the commission should be
prominent U.S. citizens, with significant depth of experience in the nonproliferation
or arms control fields.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-21
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
22 U.S.C. 3003; P.L. 93-304; 90 Stat. 661; P.L. 99-7; 99 Stat. 18.
Advisory Body Type: Policy / Diplomatic
Summary: The commission, also known as the Helsinki Commission, is an
independent U.S. Government agency created in 1976 to monitor and encourage
compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other OSCE commitments.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.csce.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 21 members:
(A) Nine Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House, five
Members selected from the majority party and four Members selected,
after consultation with the minority leader of the House, from the minority
party.
(B) Nine Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, five
Members selected from the majority party of the Senate, after consultation
with the majority leader, and four Members selected, after consultation
with the minority leader of the Senate, from the minority party.
(C) One member of the Department of State appointed by the President of the
United States;
(D) One member of the Department of Defense appointed by the President of the
United States; and
(E) One member of the Department of Commerce appointed by the President of the
United States.
Term of Appointment: Congressional appointees serve for the duration of the
Congress from which they were appointed.
CRS-22
Commission on the National Guard and Reserve
P.L. 108-375; 118 Stat. 1880; P.L. 109-364; 120 Stat. 2197.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The purpose of the commission is to conduct a comprehensive
examination of how the Guard and Reserves are used in national defense, including
homeland defense, and to recommend any needed changes in laws and policies
governing the National Guard and Reserves.
Duration: The commission will terminate 90 days after submitting its final report,
which was due January 31, 2008.
Website: http://www.cngr.gov
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 13 members:
(A) Three members appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate;
(B) Three members appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives;
(C) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate;
(D) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives; and
(E) Three members appointed by the Secretary of Defense.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-23
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
Afghanistan
P.L. 110-181.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The purpose of the commission is to: (1) study federal agency contracting
for the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan; (2) study federal agency contracting
for the logistical support of coalition forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
(3) study federal agency contracting for the performance of security functions in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
Duration: The commission is to terminate 60 days after the submission of its final
report, which is due no later than two years after the appointment of commissioners.
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises eight members:
(A) Two members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation
with the chairmen of the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on
Foreign Relations of the Senate;
(B) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in
consultation with the chairmen of the Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Committee on
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;
(C) One member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation
with the ranking minority members of the Committee on Armed Services,
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;
(D) One member appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives,
in consultation with the ranking minority member of the Committee on
Armed Services, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;
and
(E) Two members appointed by the President, in consultation with the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of State.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-24
Commission to Assess the Threat to the United
States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
P.L. 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A-345; P.L. 109-163;
119 Stat. 3434; P.L. 109-364; 120 Stat. 2403.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is to review the threat posed to the United States by
EMP and recommend policy changes to Congress.
Duration: The commission is to terminate on November 30, 2008.
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises nine member:
(A) Seven members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives; and
(B) Two members appointed by the director of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-25
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the
President for Appointment to the Office of Architect
of the Capitol
2 U.S.C. 1801; P.L. 101-163; 103 Stat. 1068.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The commission recommends candidates for appointment as Architect
of the Capitol.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises eight members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
The Speaker of the House;
The President pro tempore of the Senate;
The majority and minority leaders of the House and the Senate; and
The chairmen and the ranking minority members of the Committee on House
Administration of the House and the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration.
Term of Appointment: Not Applicable
CRS-26
Congressional-Executive Commission on the
People’s Republic of China
22 U.S.C. 6911; P.L. 106-286; 114 Stat. 895.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission was created by Congress in October 2000 with the
legislative mandate to monitor human rights and the development of the rule of law
in China, and to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.cecc.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 23 members:
(A) Nine Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House, five
selected from the majority party and four selected, after consultation with
the minority leader of the House, from the minority party;
(B) Nine Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, five, after
consultation with the majority leader of the Senate, from the majority
party, and four, after consultation with the minority leader of the Senate,
from the minority party;
(C) One representative of the Department of State, appointed by the President from
among officers and employees of that Department;
(D) One representative of the Department of Commerce, appointed by the President
from among officers and employees of that Department;
(E) One representative of the Department of Labor, appointed by the President of
the United States from among officers and employees of that Department;
and
(F) Two at-large representatives, appointed by the President, from among the
officers and employees of the executive branch
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-27
Congressional Advisers for Trade Policy and
Negotiations
19 U.S.C. 2211; P.L. 100-418, 102 Stat. 1269-1270.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The advisers provide advice on the development of trade policy and
priorities for the implementation thereof. They are also accredited by the United
States Trade Representative on behalf of the President as official advisers to the U.S.
delegations to international conferences, meetings, and negotiating sessions relating
to trade agreements.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 10 members:
(A) Five members of the Committee on Ways and Means, chosen by the Speaker of
the House, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the Committee on
Ways and Means, not more than three of whom are members of the same
political party; and
(B) Five members of the Senate Committee on Finance, chosen by the President pro
tempore of the Senate, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance, not more than three of whom are members
of the same political party.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last for the session of Congress from which
the appointees are chosen.
CRS-28
Congressional Award Board
2 U.S.C. 803; P.L. 96-114; 93 Stat. 852; P.L. 106-63;
113 Stat. 510; P.L. 109-143: 119 Stat. 2659.
Advisory Body Type: Commemorative
Summary: The board oversees the Congressional Award programs. Congress
established the Congressional Award in 1979 to recognize initiative, achievement,
and service by young people.
Duration: The board will terminate on October 1, 2009.
Website: http://www.congressionalaward.org/congress/about/about_board.htm
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 25 members:
(A) Six members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall
be a past recipient of the Congressional Award;
(B) Six members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, one of whom shall
be a local Congressional Award program volunteer;
(C) Six members appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a
local Congressional Award program volunteer;
(D) Six members appointed by the minority leader of the House, one of whom shall
be a past recipient of the Congressional Award; and
(E) The director of the board, who serves as a nonvoting member.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
CRS-29
Congressional Commission on the Strategic
Posture of the United States
P.L. 110-181.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is to examine and make recommendations with respect
to the long-term strategic posture of the United States.
Duration: The commission terminates on June 1, 2009.
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 12 members:
(A) Three appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives;
(B) Three appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives;
(C) Three appointed by the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate; and
(D) Three appointed by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-30
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program,
Board of Trustees
2 U.S.C. 1161; P.L. 107-171; 116 Stat 335.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the Congressional Hunger Fellows Program. Each
year 24 participants are selected for this 12-month program. Fellows are placed for
six months with urban and rural community-based organizations all over the country
involved in fighting hunger at the local level, such as food banks, economic
development agencies, local advocacy groups, and faith-based organizations. They
then move to Washington, DC, to complete the year with six months of work at
national organizations involved in the anti-hunger and poverty movement, including
national advocacy organizations, think tanks, and federal agencies.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.hungercenter.org/national/national.htm
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises seven members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Two appointed by the Speaker of the House;
One appointed by the minority leader of the House;
Two appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
One appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
The executive director of the program, who serves as a nonvoting ex officio
member of the board.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
CRS-31
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
42 U.S.C. 5616.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The council’s primary functions are to coordinate federal juvenile
delinquency prevention programs, federal programs and activities that detain or care
for unaccompanied juveniles, and federal programs relating to missing and exploited
children.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.juvenilecouncil.gov/
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The council comprises:
(A) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the House, after consultation with
the minority leader of the House;
(B) Three members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, after
consultation with the minority leader of the Senate;
(C) Three members shall be appointed by the President; and
(D) The following individuals from the executive branch: the Attorney General, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, the
Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,
the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the
Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and Community
Service, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, such other
officers of Federal agencies who hold significant decision making
authority as the President may designate.
Appointments shall be made without regard to political affiliation and from among
individuals who are practitioners in the field of juvenile justice and who are not
officers or employees of the United States.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last for either one, two, or three years.
CRS-32
Denali Commission
42 U.S.C. 3121 note; P.L. 105-277; 112 Stat. 2681-637.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is a federal-state partnership designed to provide critical
utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.denali.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises seven members, who are
appointed by the Secretary of Commerce:
(A) The Governor of the State of Alaska, or an individual selected from
nominations submitted by the Governor, who shall serve as the state
cochairperson;
(B) The president of the University of Alaska, or an individual selected from
nominations submitted by the president of the University of Alaska;
(C) The president of the Alaska Municipal League or an individual selected from
nominations submitted by the president of the Alaska Municipal League;
(D) The president of the Alaska Federation of Natives or an individual selected
from nominations submitted by the president of the Alaska Federation of
Natives;
(E) The executive president of the Alaska State AFL — CIO or an individual
selected from nominations submitted by the executive president;
(F) The president of the Associated General Contractors of Alaska or an individual
selected from nominations submitted by the president of the Associated
General Contractors of Alaska; and
(G) The federal cochairperson, for whom the President pro tempore of the Senate
and the Speaker of the House shall each submit a list of nominations,
including pertinent biographical information, to the Secretary.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission, except for
the Federal cochairperson, whose appointment lasts four years.
CRS-33
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
16 U.S.C. 431 note; P.L. 106-79; 113 Stat. 1274.
Advisory Body Type: Commemorative
Summary: The commission shall consider and formulate plans for such a permanent
memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower, including its nature, design, construction, and
location.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.eisenhowermemorial.org/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 12 members:
(A) Four persons appointed by the President, not more than two of whom may be
members of the same political party;
(B) Four Members of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore of the
Senate in consultation with the majority leader and minority leader of the
Senate, of whom not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party; and
(C) Four Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House in
consultation with the majority leader and minority leader of the House, of
whom not more than two appointees may be members of the same political
party.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-34
Election Assistance Commission
42 U.S.C. 15321; P.L. 107-252, 116 Stat. 1673.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission serves as a national clearinghouse and resource for
information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of federal
elections.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.eac.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission is comprised four members appointed by
the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Before the initial appointment of the members of the commission and before the
appointment of any individual to fill a vacancy on the commission, the majority
leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the minority leader of the Senate, and
the minority leader of the House shall each submit to the President a candidate
recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the commission affiliated with the
political party of the Member of Congress involved.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
CRS-35
Election Assistance Commission, Board of
Advisors
42 U.S.C. 15341; P.L. 107-252, 116 Stat. 1678.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission serves as a national clearinghouse and resource for the
compilation of information and review of procedures with respect to the
administration of federal elections.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.fec.gov/hava/eac.htm
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board of advisors comprises 37 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(O)
(P)
Two members appointed by the National Governors Association;
Two members appointed by the National Conference of State Legislatures;
Two members appointed by the National Association of Secretaries of State;
Two members appointed by the National Association of State Election
Directors;
Two members appointed by the National Association of Counties;
Two members appointed by the National Association of County Recorders,
Election Administrators, and Clerks;
Two members appointed by the United States Conference of Mayors;
Two members appointed by the Election Center;
Two members appointed by the International Association of County Recorders,
Election Officials, and Treasurers;
Two members appointed by the United States Commission on Civil Rights;
Two members appointed by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
The chief of the Office of Public Integrity of the Department of Justice;
The chief of the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department
of Justice or the chief’s designee;
The director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program of the Department of
Defense;
Four members representing professionals in the field of science and technology,
one each appointed by the Speaker and the minority leader of the House;
and one each by the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
Eight members representing voter interests, of whom four members shall be
appointed by the House Committee on House Administration, two
appointed by the chair and two appointed by the ranking minority member;
and four members appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, two appointed by the chair and two appointed by the
ranking minority member.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years.
CRS-36
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
28 U.S.C. 629b; P.L. 100-702; 102 Stat. 4647.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: Congress created the foundation in 1990 to receive gifts to support the
work of the Federal Judicial Center. The foundation is governed by its own board,
which has sole responsibility to determine whether to accept gifts offered to the
foundation.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.fjc.gov/fjcfoundation/home.html
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises seven members:
(A) Three members, including the chairman, appointed by the Chief Justice of the
United States;
(B) Two members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate; and
(C) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last five years.
CRS-37
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
5 U.S.C. 8472; P.L.99 — 335; 100 Stat. 514.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board establishes policies for the investment and management of the
Thrift Savings Fund and the administration of subchapter III of this chapter. It also
shall review the performance of investments made for the Thrift Savings Fund and
review and approve the budget of the board.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.frtib.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises five members:
(A) Three members appointed by the President, of whom one shall be designated by
the President as chairman; and
(B) Two members appointed by the President, of whom:
(i) One shall be appointed by the President after taking into
consideration the recommendation made by the Speaker of the
House in consultation with the minority leader; and
(ii) One shall be appointed by the President after taking into
consideration the recommendation made by the majority leader
of the Senate in consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments made with congressional recommendation
last two years.
CRS-38
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4303; P.L. 83-420; 68 Stat. 265; P.L. 99-371; 100 Stat. 782.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the university. Gallaudet University is a world leader
in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard-of-hearing
undergraduate students. The university enjoys an international reputation for the
outstanding graduate programs it provides deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing
students, as well as for the quality of the research it conducts on the history,
language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people. In addition, the university’s
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center serves deaf and hard-of-hearing
children at its two demonstration schools and throughout the nation by developing,
implementing, and disseminating innovative educational strategies.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://bot.gallaudet.edu/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 21 members:
(A) One Senator appointed by the President of the Senate;
(B) Two Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(C) Eighteen other members, all elected by the board of trustees and of whom one
shall be elected pursuant to regulations of the board of trustees, on
nomination by the Gallaudet University Alumni Association, for a term of
three years.
Term of Appointment: Congressional appointments last two years.
CRS-39
Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 2004; P.L. 93-642; 88 Stat. 2277.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the scholarship foundation. The mission of the
foundation is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership
potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy
sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and to provide them with
financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other
students who are committed to making a difference through public service.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.truman.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 13 members:
(A) Two Members of the Senate, one from each political party, appointed by the
President of the Senate;
(B) Two Members of the House, one from each political party, appointed by the
Speaker;
(C) Eight members, not more than four of whom shall be of the same political party,
appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, of
whom one shall be a chief executive officer of a state, one a chief
executive officer of a city or county, one a member of a federal court, one
a member of a state court, one a person active in postsecondary education,
and three representatives of the general public; and
(D) The Secretary of Education or the Secretary’s designee, who shall serve ex
officio as a member of the board, but shall not be eligible to serve as
chairman.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-40
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
36 U.S.C. 152603; P.L. 107-252; 116 Stat. 1718.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board is the governing body of the foundation. The purposes of the
foundation are to mobilize secondary school students (including students educated
in the home) in the United States to participate in the election process in a
nonpartisan manner as poll workers or assistants (to the extent permitted under
applicable state law); and to place secondary school students (including students
educated in the home) as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants to local election
officials in precinct polling places across the United States (to the extent permitted
under applicable state law).
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board consists of 16 members:
(A) Four (of whom not more than two may be members of the same political party)
appointed by the President;
(B) Two appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(C) Two appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(D) Two appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(E) Two appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
(F) The chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House
Administration (or their designees) and the chair and ranking minority
member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration (or their
designees) shall each serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the
board.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
CRS-41
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People
Around the Globe Commission (HELP)
22 U.S.C. 2394b; P.L. 108-199; 118 Stat. 101.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The HELP Commission develops and delivers actionable proposals to the
President, Secretary of State, and Congress to enhance and leverage the efficiency
and effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance programs to reduce poverty through
sustained economic growth and self-sufficiency.
Duration: The commission will terminate 60 days after submission of its report,
which is due two years after the appointment of commissioners.
Website: http://helpcommission.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission is composed of 21 members:
(A) Six members appointed by the President, of whom at least two shall be
representatives of nongovernmental organizations;
(B) Four members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(C) Three members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
(D) Four members appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(E) Three members appointed by the minority leader of the House; and
(F) The administrator of the United States Agency for International Development
shall serve as a member of the commission, ex officio.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-42
House Commission on Congressional Mailing
Standards
2 U.S.C. 501; P.L. 93-191; 87 Stat. 737.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The commission has a three-fold mandate: (1) to issue regulations for the
House of Representatives governing the proper use of the franking privilege; (2) to
provide guidance in connection with mailings; and (3) to act as a quasi-judicial body
for the disposition of formal complaints against Representatives who have allegedly
violated franking laws or regulations.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://cha.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&
Itemid=37
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises six Members of the House
appointed by the Speaker, three from the majority political party, and three from the
minority political party. The Speaker designates one of the Members as chairman.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made at the start of each Congress.
CRS-43
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
2 U.S.C. 2062; P.L. 102-90; 105 Stat. 468.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The advisory board is to: (1) provide advice to the Chief Administrative
Officer on matters of policy relating to the administration and operation of the center
(including the selection of the director of the center); (2) be chosen from among
Members of the House of Representatives, spouses of Members, parents of children
enrolled in the center, and other individuals with expertise in child care or interest in
the center; and (3) serve during the Congress in which they are appointed, except that
a member of the board may continue to serve after the expiration of a term until a
successor is appointed.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://housenet.house.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=235&mode=
2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true (available from HouseNet only)
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 15 individuals appointed by the
Speaker of the House, seven upon recommendation of the minority leader of the
House.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made at the start of each Congress.
CRS-44
House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
2 U.S.C. 2121; P.L. 100-696; 102 Stat. 4611.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The board, in consultation with the House Office Building Commission,
shall have authority over all works of fine art, historical objects, and similar property
that are the property of the Congress and are for display or other use in the House of
Representatives wing of the Capitol, the House of Representatives Office Buildings,
or any other location under the control of the House.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises the Members of the House who serve
on the Joint Committee on the Library. The chairman of the Committee on House
Administration is the chairman of the board.
Term of Appointment: Not Applicable
CRS-45
House of Representatives Page Board
2 U.S.C. 88b-3; P.L. 97-377; 96 Stat. 1914;
H.Res. 611 (97th Congress); P.L. 110-2.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board is to ensure that the page program is conducted in a manner
that is consistent with the efficient functioning of the House and the welfare of the
pages.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises seven members:
(A) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker and two Members of
the House appointed by the minority leader;
(B) The Clerk and the Sergeant at Arms of the House;
(C) The parent of a page who had served in the last five years, appointed jointly
by the Speaker and minority leader; and
(D) A former page who is not a member of the House or the parent of a page,
appointed jointly by the Speaker and minority leader.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last one year.
CRS-46
House Office Building Commission
2 U.S.C. 2001; P.L. 59-253; 34 Stat. 1365.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The commission oversees the operation and maintenance of the House
Office Buildings.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises the Speaker of the House and
two Members of Congress appointed by the Speaker.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made at the start of each Congress.
CRS-47
Human Space Flight Independent
Investigation Commission
P.L. 109-155.
Advisory Body Type: Investigative
Summary: The President shall establish an independent, nonpartisan commission
within the executive branch to investigate any incident that results in the loss of: a
Space Shuttle; the International Space Station or its operational viability; any other
United States space vehicle carrying humans that is owned by the Federal
Government or that is being used pursuant to a contract with the Federal
Government; or a crew member or passenger of any space vehicle described in this
subsection.
A commission established pursuant to this subchapter shall, to the extent possible,
undertakes the following tasks: (1) investigate the incident; (2) determine the cause
of the incident; (3) identify all contributing factors to the cause of the incident; (4)
make recommendations for corrective actions; (5) provide any additional findings or
recommendations deemed by the Commission to be important, whether or not they
are related to the specific incident under investigation; and (6) prepare a report to
Congress, the President, and the public.
Duration: Not Applicable
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: Any established commission comprises 15 members:
(A) The President appoints the members, and designates the chairman and vice
chairman of the commission from among its members.
(B) The majority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the Senate, the Speaker
of the House, and the minority leader of the House shall provide to the
President a list of candidates for membership on the commission. The
President may select one of the candidates from each of the four lists for
membership on the commission.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-48
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native
Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4411; P.L. 99-498; 100 Stat. 1601.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the institute. Serving Native American students from
across the country, the institute allows for a unique cultural exchange within the
student learning environment. In any given year, there may be up to 112 different
tribes represented within the student body.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.iaiancad.org/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 19 members:
(A) The 13 voting members are appointed by the President of the United States by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals
from private life who are Indians, or other individuals widely recognized
in the field of Indian art and culture and who represent diverse political
views, and diverse fields of expertise, including finance, law, fine arts, and
higher education administration;
(B) The 6 nonvoting members are:
(i) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House
in consultation with the minority leader of the House;
(ii) Two Members of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore
of the Senate, upon the recommendation of the majority leader
and the minority leader of the Senate;
(iii) The president of the institute, ex officio; and
(iv) The president of the student body of the institute, ex officio.
Term of Appointment: Congressional appointments last for the remainder of the
Congress during which the appointment was made.
CRS-49
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 4502; P.L. 99-591; 100 Stat. 3341-76; P.L. 102-221; 105 Stat. 1676.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the foundation. Through a national competition, the
foundation offers James Madison Fellowships to a select group of individuals
desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.jamesmadison.com
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 13 members:
(A) Two Members of the Senate, of different political parties, appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the
Senate, in consultation with the majority leader and minority leader of the
Senate;
(B) Two Members of the House, of different political parties, appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House, in
consultation with the minority leader of the House;
(C) Two members of the federal judiciary appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the Chief Justice of the United States;
(D) Six members, not more than three of whom shall be of the same political party,
appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, of
whom one shall be a chief executive officer of a state, two shall be
members of the general public, and three shall be members of the academic
community, appointed upon the recommendation of the Librarian of
Congress; and
(E) The Secretary of Education or his designate shall serve ex officio as a member
of the board, but shall not be eligible to serve as chairman.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-50
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
22 U.S.C. 2903; P.L. 94-118; 89 Stat. 604.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The commission is an independent federal agency that provides support
for training and information to help prepare Americans to better meet the challenges
and opportunities in the US-Japan relationship through grant programs for
institutions in the following areas: Japanese studies in the United States; public
affairs and education; the study of the United States in Japan; and the arts.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.jusfc.gov/index.asp
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises:
(A) The members of the United States Panel of the Joint Committee on United
States-Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation;
(B) Two Members of the House, appointed at the beginning of each Congress or
upon the occurrence of a vacancy during a Congress by the Speaker of the
House;
(C) Two Members of the Senate, appointed at the beginning of each Congress or
upon the occurrence of a vacancy during a Congress by the President pro
tempore of the Senate;
(D) The chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; and
(E) The chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the duration of the Congress during
which the appointment was made.
CRS-51
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training
and Development, Board of Trustees
2 U.S.C. 1103; P.L. 100-458; 102 Stat. 2173.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the center. The Stennis Center’s mandate is to attract
young people to careers in public service, to provide training for leaders in or likely
to be in public service, and to offer development opportunities for senior
congressional staff. Products of the Stennis Center include conferences, seminars,
special projects, and leadership development programs.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.stennis.gov
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises seven members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Two members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
One member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House;
One member appointed by the minority leader of the House; and
The executive director of the center, who shall serve as an ex officio member
of the board.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-52
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 76h; P.L. 85-874; 72 Stat. 1698; P.L. 88-260; 78 Stat. 4.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board of trustees oversees the center. The center continues its efforts
to fulfill President Kennedy’s vision by producing and presenting an unmatched
variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular,
and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.kennedy-center.org/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 59 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)
(M)
(N)
(O)
(P)
The Secretary of Health and Human Services;
The Librarian of Congress;
The Secretary of State;
The chairman of the Commission of Fine Arts;
The mayor of the District of Columbia;
The superintendent of schools of the District of Columbia;
The director of the National Park Service;
The Secretary of Education;
The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution;
The Speaker and the minority leader of the House;
The chairman and ranking minority member of the House Committee on Public
Works and Transportation;
Three Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House;
The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate;
The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on
Environment and Public Works;
Three Members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; and
Thirty six general trustees, who shall be citizens of the United States.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-53
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
2 U.S.C. 154; P.L. 102-246; 106 Stat. 31.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board is authorized to accept, receive, hold, and administer such
gifts, bequests, or devises of property for the benefit of, or in connection with, the
Library, its collections, or its service, as may be approved by the Board and by the
Joint Committee on the Library.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 14 members:
(A) The Secretary of the Treasury (or an assistant secretary designated in writing by
the Secretary of the Treasury);
(B) The chairman and the vice chair of the Joint Committee on the Library;
(C) The Librarian of Congress;
(D) Two persons appointed by the President for a term of five years each (the first
appointments being for three and five years, respectively);
(E) Four persons appointed by the Speaker of the House (in consultation with the
minority leader of the House ) for a term of five years each (the first
appointments being for two, three, four, and five years, respectively); and
(F) Four persons appointed by the majority leader of the Senate (in consultation
with the minority leader of the Senate) for a term of five years each (the
first appointments being for two, three, four, and five years, respectively).
Term of Appointment: Congressional appointments last five years.
CRS-54
Medal of Valor Review Board
(Public Safety Officer)
42 U.S.C. 15202; P.L. 107-12; 115 Stat. 20.
Advisory Body Type: Commemorative
Summary: The review board oversees the selection process for the medal. The
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is awarded by the President to public safety
officers cited by the Attorney General and recommended by the Medal of Valor
Review Board.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/medalofvalor/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 11 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Two appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
Two appointed by the minority leader of the Senate;
Two appointed by the Speaker of the House;
Two appointed by the minority leader of the House; and
Three appointed by the President, including one with experience in firefighting,
one with experience in law enforcement, and one with experience in
emergency services.
The members of the board shall be individuals with knowledge or expertise, whether
by experience or training, in the field of public safety.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
CRS-55
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group,
Delegation to the
22 U.S.C. 276h; P.L. 86-420; 74 Stat. 40; P.L. 95-45; 91 Stat. 222;
P.L. 103-437; 108 Stat.4588.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The delegation meets jointly and at least annually with representatives
of the Chamber of Deputies and Chamber of Senators of the Mexican Congress for
discussion of common problems between the United States and Mexico.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The delegation cannot exceed 24 Members of Congress:
(A) Half of the members are appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members
of the House (no fewer than four of whom shall be from the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs); and
(B) Half of the members are appointed by the President of the Senate upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate from
Members of the Senate (no fewer than four of whom shall be from the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations).
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made annually.
CRS-56
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research
Center, Board of Directors
42 U.S.C. 7412; P.L. 101-549; 104 Stat. 2562.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the center. The Mickey Leland National Urban Air
Toxics Research Center is a research facility that has been specifically charged to
sponsor and gather scientific information on the human health effects caused by
exposure to air toxics. By law, it is a non-profit corporation, financed by government
and private funds.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/mleland/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises nine members, the appointment of
which shall be allocated pro rata among the Speaker of the House, the majority leader
of the Senate and the President.
Term of Appointment: No Statutory Terms of Appointment.
CRS-57
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
16 U.S.C. 715a; P.L. 70-770; 45 Stat. 1222.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is authorized to consider and approve any areas of land
and/or water recommended by the Secretary of the Interior for purchase or rental by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, and
to fix the price or prices at which such areas may be purchased or rented. In addition
to approving purchase and rental prices, the commission considers the establishment
of new waterfowl refuges.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.fws.gov/realty/mbcc.html
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The Secretary of the Interior as chairman;
The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
The Secretary of Agriculture;
Two Members of the Senate selected by the President of the Senate; and
Two Members of the House selected by the Speaker of the House.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the Congress in which the
appointment was made.
CRS-58
Millennium Challenge Corporation,
Board of Directors
22 U.S.C. 7703; P.L. 108-199; 118 Stat. 212
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board of directors oversees the corporation. The Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation designed to work
with some of the poorest countries in the world. MCC is based on the principle that
aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom, and
investments in people. MCC’s mission is to reduce global poverty through the
promotion of sustainable economic growth.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.mca.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises nine members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
The Secretary of State;
The Secretary of the Treasury;
The administrator of the United States Agency for International Development;
The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation;
The United States Trade Representative; and
Four other individuals with relevant international experience appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, of which:
(i) One individual appointed from among a list of individuals submitted
by the majority leader of the House;
(ii) One individual appointed from among a list of individuals submitted
by the minority leader of the House;
One individual appointed from among a list of individuals submitted by
(iii)
the majority leader of the Senate; and
(iv) One individual appointed from among a list of individuals submitted
by the minority leader of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last three years; reappointments last two
years.
CRS-59
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in
National Environmental Policy Foundation,
Board of Trustees
20 U.S.C. 5603; P.L. 102-259; 106 Stat. 79; P.L. 105-156; 112 Stat. 8.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the foundation. The purposes of the foundation are
to: (1) increase the awareness of the importance of, and promote the benefit and
enjoyment of, the nation’s natural resources; (2) foster a greater recognition and
understanding of the role of the environment, public lands and resources in the
development of the United States; (3) identify critical environmental issues; (4)
develop resources to train professionals properly in environmental and related fields;
(5) provide educational outreach regarding environmental policy; and (6) develop
resources to train Native American and Alaska Native professionals in health care
and public policy.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=200
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 13 trustees:
(A) Two trustees appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the
Senate, after considering the recommendation of the Speaker of the House,
in consultation with the minority leader of the House;
(B) Two trustees, appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the
Senate, after considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore
of the Senate, in consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate;
(C) Five trustees, not more than three of whom shall be of the same political party,
appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, who
have shown leadership and interest in: the continued use, enjoyment,
education, and exploration of our Nation’s rich and bountiful natural
resources, or the improvement of the health status of Native Americans
and Alaska Natives and in strengthening tribal self-governance;
(D) The Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary’s designee, who shall serve as a
voting ex officio member but shall not be eligible to serve as chairperson;
(E) The Secretary of Education, or the Secretary’s designee, who shall serve as a
voting ex officio member but shall not be eligible to serve as chairperson;
(F) The president of the University of Arizona shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio
member and shall not be eligible to serve as chairperson; and
(G) The chairperson of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality, who
shall serve as a nonvoting member not be eligible to serve as chairperson.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-60
Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement
Advisory Commission
26 U.S.C. 4081 note; P.L. 109-59; 119 Stat. 1959.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission shall (1) review motor fuel revenue collections,
historical and current; (2) review the progress of investigations with respect to motor
fuel taxes; (3) develop and review legislative proposals with respect to motor fuel
taxes; (4) monitor the progress of administrative regulation projects relating to motor
fuel taxes; (5) review the results of Federal and state agency cooperative efforts
regarding motor fuel taxes; (6) review the results of Federal interagency cooperative
efforts regarding motor fuel taxes; and (7) evaluate and make recommendations to
the President and Congress regarding (A) the effectiveness of existing Federal
enforcement programs regarding motor fuel taxes, (B) enforcement personnel
allocation, and (C) proposals for regulatory projects, legislation, and funding.
Duration: The commission terminates on September 30, 2009.
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises members appointed by the
chairmen and the ranking members of the Senate Committee on Finance and the
House Committee on Ways and Means:
(A) At least one representative from each of the following Federal entities: the
Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation —
Office of Inspector General, the Federal Highway Administration, the
Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice;
(B) At least one representative from the Federation of State Tax Administrators;
(C) At least one representative from any state department of transportation;
(D) Two representatives from the highway construction industry;
(E) Six representatives from industries relating to fuel distribution — refiners (two
representatives), distributors (one representative), pipelines (one
representative), and terminal operators (two representatives);
(F) One representative from the retail fuel industry; and
(G) Two representatives from the staff of the Committee on Finance of the Senate
and two representatives from the staff of the Committee on Ways and
Means of the House.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-61
National Capital Planning Commission
40 U.S.C. 8711; P.L. 68-202; 43 Stat. 463; P.L. 93-198; 87 Stat. 781.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission (NCPC) is the federal government’s central planning
agency for federal land and buildings in the National Capital Region. NCPC develops
planning policies and makes decisions that protect and enhance the extraordinary
historical, cultural, and natural resources of the nation’s capital.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.ncpc.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 12 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
The Secretary of the Interior;
The Secretary of Defense;
The Administrator of General Services;
The mayor of the District of Columbia;
The chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia;
The chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate;
(G) The chairman of the Committee on Government Oversight and Reform of the
House; and
(H) Five citizens with experience in city or regional planning, three of whom shall
be appointed by the President and two of whom shall be appointed by
mayor.
Term of Appointment: Presidential appointments last six years. Mayoral
appointments last four years.
CRS-62
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
42 U.S.C. 242k; P.L. 93-353; 88 Stat. 366.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The committee was established by Congress to serve as an advisory body
to the Department of Health and Human Services on health data, statistics and
national health information policy. It fulfills important review and advisory functions
relative to health data and statistical problems of national and international interest,
stimulates or conducts studies of such problems and makes proposals for
improvement of the nation’s health statistics and information systems. In 1996, the
committee was restructured to meet expanded responsibilities under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The committee comprises 18 members:
(A) One shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House after consultation with the
minority leader of the House;
(B) One shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate after
consultation with the minority leader of the Senate; and
(C) Sixteen shall be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The members of the committee shall be appointed from among persons who have
distinguished themselves in the fields of health statistics, electronic interchange of
health care information, privacy and security of electronic information,
population-based public health, purchasing or financing health care services,
integrated computerized health information systems, health services research,
consumer interests in health information, health data standards, epidemiology, and
the provision of health services. Members of the committee shall be appointed for
terms of four years.
Term of Appointment: Appointment last four years.
CRS-63
National Council on the Arts
20 U.S.C. 955; P.L. 88-579; 78 Stat. 905; P.L.105-83; 111 Stat. 1605.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The council advises the chairman of the National Endowment for the
Arts, who also chairs the council, on agency policies and programs. It reviews and
makes recommendations to the chairman on applications for grants, funding
guidelines, and leadership initiatives.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.nea.gov/about/NCA/About_NCA.html
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The council comprises 21 members:
(A) The chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, who shall be the
chairperson of the council;
(B) Members of Congress appointed for a two-year term beginning on January 1 of
each odd-numbered year as follows:
(i) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(ii) One Member of the House appointed by the minority leader of the
House;
(iii) Two Senators appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;
(iv) One Senator appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
(C) Fourteen non-voting members appointed by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, who shall be selected from among
private citizens of the United States who: (1) are widely recognized for
their broad knowledge of, or expertise in, or for their profound interest in
the arts; and (2) have established records of distinguished service, or
achieved eminence, in the arts; (3) so as to include practicing artists, civic
cultural leaders, members of the museum profession, and others who are
professionally engaged in the arts; and (4) so as collectively to provide an
appropriate distribution of membership among major art fields and
interested citizens groups.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years.
CRS-64
National Historical Publications and
Records Commission
44 U.S.C. 2501; P.L. 93-536; 88 Stat. 1734; P.L. 100-365; 102 Stat. 823.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The commission, a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA), supports a wide range of activities to preserve,
publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, created in every medium
ranging from quill pen to computer, relating to the history of the United States.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/about/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 15 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The Archivist of the United States, who shall be chairman;
The Librarian of Congress (or an alternate designated by the Librarian);
One Senator, appointed by the President of the Senate;
One Representative, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
One member of the judicial branch of the government, appointed by the Chief
Justice of the United States;
(F) One representative of the Department of State to be appointed by the Secretary
of State; and
(G) One representative of the Department of Defense to be appointed by the
Secretary of Defense;
(H) One member from each of the following organizations, appointed by the
governing council or board of the respective organization:
(i) The American Historical Association;
(ii) The Organization of American Historians;
(iii) The Society of American Archivists;
(iv) The American Association for State and Local History;
(v) The Association for Documentary Editing; and
(vi) The National Association for Government Archives and Records
Administrators; and
(I) Two other members, outstanding in the fields of the social or physical science,
the arts, or archival or library science, appointed by the President.
Term of Appointment: House appointees serve two year terms. Senate appointees
serve four year terms.
CRS-65
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
42 U.S.C. 15606; P.L. 108-79; 117 Stat. 980.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is mandated to study federal, state, and local
government policies and practices respecting the prevention, detection and
punishment of prison sexual assaults. The commission will carry out a
comprehensive legal and factual study of the penalogical, physical, mental, medical,
social, and economic impacts of prison sexual assaults on federal, state, and local
governments in the United States and on communities and social institutions
generally.
Duration: The commission terminates 60 days after submission of its final report.
Website: http://www.nprec.us/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises nine members:
(A) Three appointed by the President;
(B) Two appointed by the Speaker of the House, unless the Speaker is of the same
party as the President, in which case one shall be appointed by the Speaker
of the House and one appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(C) One appointed by the minority leader of the House;
(D) Two appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, unless the majority leader
is of the same party as the President, in which case one shall be appointed
by the majority leader of the Senate and one appointed by the minority
leader of the Senate; and
(E) One member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-66
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure
Financing Commission
P.L. 109-59; 119 Stat. 1962.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is mandated to make a thorough investigation and study
of revenues flowing into the Highway Trust Fund under current law, including the
individual components of the overall flow of such revenues and consider whether the
amount of such revenues is likely to increase, decline, or remain unchanged, absent
changes in the law, particularly by taking into account the impact of possible changes
in public vehicular choice, fuel use, or travel alternatives that could be expected to
reduce or increase revenues into the Highway Trust Fund.
Duration: The commission will terminate 180 days after submission of the final
report, which is due two years after the date of the first meeting.
Website: http://financecommission.dot.gov/
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 15 members:
(A) Seven members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation
with the Secretary of the Treasury;
(B) Two members appointed by the chairman of the House Committee on Ways and
Means;
(C) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the House
Committee on Ways and Means;
(D) Two members appointed by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance;
and
(E) Two members appointed by the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-67
National Veterans Business
Development Corporation, Board of Directors
15 U.S.C. 657c; P.L. 106-50; 113 Stat. 236.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the corporation. The mission of the corporation is to
create more prosperous communities and a stronger national economy by fostering
entrepreneurship and business opportunities for Veterans and Service-Disabled
Veterans.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.veteranscorp.org
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises members appointed by the President,
after considering recommendations proposed by the chairmen and ranking members
of the Committees on Small Business and the Committees on Veterans Affairs of the
House of Representatives and the Senate. Not more than five members can be
members of the same political party.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-68
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
22 U.S.C. 1928a; P.L. 84-689; 70 Stat. 523; P.L. 88-205; 77 Stat. 392; P.L. 95-45;
91 Stat. 222;P.L. 100-204; 101 Stat. 1396; P.L. 103-437; 108 Stat. 4588; P.L.
106-113; 113 Stat. 1501A-459.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The assembly is the inter-parliamentary organization of legislators from
the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance as well as 13 associate members.
The assembly provides a critical forum for international parliamentary dialogue on
an array of security, political, and economic matters. Its principal objective is to
foster mutual understanding among alliance parliamentarians of the key security
challenges facing the transatlantic partnership.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.nato-pa.int/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The group is not to exceed 24 Members of Congress.
Of the Members of the Congress appointed:
(A) Half are appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members of the House (no
fewer than four of whom shall be from the Committee on Foreign Affairs);
and
(B) Half are appointed by the President of the Senate upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate from Members of the Senate.
No more than seven of the appointees from the Senate shall be of the same
political party.
The chairman or vice chairman of the House delegation shall be a member from the
Foreign Affairs Committee, and, unless the President of the Senate, upon the
recommendation of the Senate majority leader, determines otherwise, the chairman
or vice chairman of the Senate delegation shall be a member from the Foreign
Relations Committee.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made annually.
CRS-69
Office of Compliance,
Board of Directors
2 U.S.C. 1381; P.L. 104-1; 109 Stat. 24.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the office. The Office of Compliance is an
independent nonpartisan agency established to administer and enforce the
Congressional Accountability Act (CAA).
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.compliance.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises five individuals appointed jointly by
the Speaker of the House, the majority leader of the Senate, and the minority leaders
of the House and the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last five years.
CRS-70
Open World Leadership Center,
Board of Trustees
2 U.S.C. 1151; P.L. 106-554; 114 Stat.2763A-120;
P.L. 108-7; 117 Stat. 382; P.L. 108-447; 118 Stat. 3192.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the center and the Open World Program. The Open
World Program enables emerging leaders from Russia and other Eurasian countries
to experience American democracy and civil society in action. Congress established
the program in 1999 as a way to increase U.S.-Russian understanding and to expose
Russian leaders to American democratic and economic institutions.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.openworld.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The Board comprises 11 members:
(A) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be
designated by the majority leader of the House and one of whom shall be
designated by the minority leader of the House;
(B) Two members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, one of
whom shall be designated by the majority leader of the Senate and one of
whom shall be designated by the minority leader of the Senate;
(C) The Librarian of Congress;
(D) Four private individuals with interests in improving relations between the
United States and eligible foreign states, designated by the Librarian of
Congress; and
(E) The chair of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch of the House Committee
on Appropriations and the chair of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last three years.
CRS-71
Senate Commission on Art
2 U.S.C. 2101; S.Res 382 (90th Congress); S.Res. 95 (92nd Congress);
P.L. 100-696; 102 Stat. 4610.
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The commission oversees the Office of the Senate Curator, which
develops and implements the museum and preservation programs for the United
States Senate. The office collects, preserves, and interprets the Senate’s fine and
decorative arts, historic objects, and architectural features. Through exhibits,
publications, and other programs, the office educates the public about the Senate and
its collections.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises five members:
(A) The President pro tempore of the Senate;
(B) The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules
and Administration; and
(C) The majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
Term of Appointment: Not Applicable
CRS-72
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
20 U.S.C. 43; 9 Stat. 103; P.L. 91-551; 84 Stat. 1439.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board is the governing body of the Smithsonian Institution.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.siarchives.si.edu/research/ah00001board.html
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 17 members:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
The Vice President;
The Chief Justice of the United States;
Three Members of the Senate appointed by the President pro tempore;
Three Members of the House appointed by the Speaker; and
Nine other persons, other than Members of Congress, two of whom shall be
resident in the city of Washington, and seven of whom shall be inhabitants
of some state, but no two of them of the same state, appointed by joint
resolution.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years for House Members and the
remainder of their Senate term for Senators.
CRS-73
Social Security Advisory Board
42 U.S.C. 903; P.L. 103-296; 108 Stat. 1468.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The board advises the President, the Congress, and the commissioner of
Social Security on matters related to the Social Security and Supplemental Security
Income programs.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.ssab.gov
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board shall comprises seven members:
(A) Three members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate. Not more than two of such members shall be from the same
political party;
(B) Two members (each member from a different political party) appointed by the
President pro tempore of the Senate with the advice of the chairman and the
ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Finance;
(C) Two members (each member from a different political party) appointed by the
Speaker of the House, with the advice of the chairman and the ranking
minority member of the House Committee on Ways and Means;
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two, four, or six years for presidential
appointments, three or six years for Senate appointments, and four or five years
for House appointments.
CRS-74
United States Air Force Academy,
Board of Visitors
10 U.S.C. 9355; P.L. 84-1028; 70A Stat. 567;
P.L. 96-579; 94 Stat. 3369; P.L. 106-65; 113 Stat. 774.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board visits the academy annually to inquire into the morale,
discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic
methods and other matters relating to the academy that the board decides to consider.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.usafa.af.mil/superintendent/pa/factsheets/bov.htm
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 15 members:
(A) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(B) Three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the
President pro tempore of the Senate, two of whom are members of the
Senate Committee on Appropriations;
(C) The chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(D) Four other members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House, two
of whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations; and
(E) Six persons designated by the President.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last three years for presidential appointments
and a minimum of one year for other appointments.
CRS-75
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
2 U.S.C. 2081; P.L. 100-696; 102 Stat. 4608; H.Res. 5 (106th Congress).
Advisory Body Type: Operational
Summary: The purpose of the commission is: (1) providing for improvements in,
preservation of, and acquisitions for, the United States Capitol; (2) providing for
works of fine art and other property for display in the United States Capitol and at
other locations under the control of the Congress; and (3) conducting other activities
that directly facilitate, encourage, or otherwise support any purposes specified in
paragraph (1) or (2).
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.aoc.gov/cvc/project_info/cpc_list.cfm
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 18 members:
(A) The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, who
shall be co-chairmen;
(B) The chairman and vice-chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library;
(C) The chairman and the ranking minority party member of the Senate Committee
on Rules and Administration, and the chairman and the ranking minority
party member of the Committee on House Administration;
(D) The majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate;
(E) The majority leader and the minority leader of the House;
(F) The chairman of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States
Senate and the chairman of the Commission of the House Bicentenary, to
be succeeded upon expiration of such commissions, by a Senator or
Member of the House, as appropriate, appointed by the Senate or House
co-chairman of the commission;
(G) One Senator appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate and one
Senator appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
(H) One Member of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House and one
Member of the House appointed by the minority leader of the House.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are made for each new Congress.
CRS-76
United States-China Economic and
Security Review Commission
P.L. 106-398; 114 Stat. 1654A — 334.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The purpose of the commission is to monitor, investigate, and submit to
Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade
and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of
China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for
legislative and administrative action.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.uscc.gov/
FACA Applicability: Partial
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 12 members:
(A) Three persons appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the
recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, after consultation
with the chairman of the Committee on Finance and the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Armed Services;
(B) Three persons appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the
recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate, after consultation
with the ranking minority member of the Committee on Finance and the
ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services;
(C) Three persons appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, after
consultation with the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means and
the chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services; and
(D) Three persons appointed by the minority leader of the House, after consultation
with the ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Mean
and ranking minority member of the House Committee on Armed Services.
Persons appointed to the commission shall have expertise in national security matters
and United States-China relations; expertise in economics, international trade,
manufacturing, labor, environment, business; or have other pertinent qualifications
or experience.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for two years.
CRS-77
United States Coast Guard Academy,
Board of Visitors
14 U.S.C. 194; P.L. 81-207; 63 Stat. 510; P.L. 101-595; 104 Stat. 2984; P.L. 10414; 109 Stat. 186-187.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board visits the academy annually to inquire into the morale,
discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic
methods and other matters relating to the academy that the board decides to consider.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The Board comprises 10 members:
(A) Two Senators designated by the chairman of the Senate Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation;
(2) Three Members of the House designated by the chairman of the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure;
(3) One Senator designated by the President of the Senate;
(4) Two Members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House; and
(5) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the chairman of the House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, as ex officio Members.
Term of Appointment: Appointment last for the duration of the Congress in
which they occur.
CRS-78
United States Commission On Civil Rights
42 U.S.C. 1975.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission’s mission is: (1) to investigate allegations that citizens
are being deprived of their right to vote by reason of their race, color, religion, sex,
age, disability, or national origin, or by reason of fraudulent practices; (2) to study
and collect information relating to discrimination or a denial of equal protection of
the laws under the Constitution because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,
or national origin, or in the administration of justice; (3) to appraise federal laws and
policies with respect to discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws
because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the
administration of justice; (4) to serve as a national clearinghouse for information in
respect to discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws because of race,
color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin; (5) to submit reports, findings,
and recommendations to the President and Congress; and (6) to issue public service
announcements to discourage discrimination or denial of equal protection of the laws.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.usccr.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The Commission comprises eight members:
(A) Four members appointed by the President;
(B) Two members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon the
recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader, and of the
members appointed not more than one shall be appointed from the same
political party; and
(C) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the House upon the
recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader, and of the
members appointed not more than one shall be appointed from the same
political party.
Not more than four of the members shall at any one time be of the same political
party.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last six years.
CRS-79
United States Commission on
International Religious Freedom
22 U.S.C. 6431; P.L. 105-292; 112 Stat. 2797; P.L. 106-55; 113 Stat. 401.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission was created by the International Religious Freedom Act
of 1998 (IRFA) to monitor violations of the right to freedom of thought, conscience,
and religion or belief abroad, as defined in IRFA and set forth in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and related international instruments, and to give
independent policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and
Congress.
Duration: The commission shall terminate on September 30, 2011.
Website: http://www.uscirf.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 10 members:
(A) The ambassador at large, who shall serve ex officio as a nonvoting member of
the commission;
(B) Nine other members, who shall be United States citizens who are not being paid
as officers or employees of the United States, and who shall be appointed
as follows:
(i) Three members by the President;
(ii) Three members by the President pro tempore of the Senate, of whom
two shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader in
the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the
President, and the remaining one shall be appointed upon the
recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the other political
party; and
(iii) Three members by the Speaker of the House, of which two of the
members shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader
in the House of the political party that is not the political party of
the President, and of which one of the members shall be appointed
upon the recommendation of the leader in the House of the other
political party.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years.
CRS-80
United States Commission on
North American Energy Freedom
P.L. 109-58; 119 Stat. 1064.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is to make recommendations for a coordinated and
comprehensive North American energy policy that will achieve energy
self-sufficiency by 2025 within the three contiguous North American nation area of
Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Duration: The commission shall cease to exist 90 days after the submission of its
final report. The final report is due with 12 months of the effective date of the act
creating the commission.
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises 16 members.
The President shall appoint the members of the commission, including individuals
nominated as follows:
(A) Four members appointed from among individuals independently determined by
the President to be qualified for appointment;
(B) Four members appointed from a list of eight individuals nominated by the
majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the chairman of the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
(C) Four members appointed from a list of eight individuals nominated by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the chairmen
of the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House;
(D) Two members appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated
by the minority leader of the Senate in consultation with the ranking
member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
and
(E) Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals nominated by
the minority leader of the House in consultation with the ranking members
of the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are for the life of the commission.
CRS-81
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary
Assembly of the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe
22 U.S.C. 276m; P.L. 102-138; 105 Stat. 677-678; P.L. 104-14; 109 Stat. 186;
E.O. 13029, 12/3/96.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: Members of Congress are appointed to meet jointly and annually with
representative parliamentary groups from other Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) member-nations for the purposes of: (1) assessing the
implementation of the objectives of the CSCE; (2) discussing subjects addressed
during the meetings of the Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs and the biennial
Summit of Heads of State or Government; and (3) initiating and promoting such
national and multilateral measures as may further cooperation and security in Europe.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.osce.org/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The delegation comprises 17 members:
(A) In even-numbered years:
(i) Nine Members appointed by the Speaker (no fewer than four of whom,
including the chairman of the U.S. Delegation, shall be from the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs); and
(ii) Eight Members, upon recommendations of the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate, appointed by the President pro tempore of the
Senate (no fewer than four of whom, including the vice chairman of the
U.S. Delegation, shall be from the Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations).
(B) In odd-numbered years:
(i) Nine Members, upon recommendation of the majority and minority leaders
of the Senate, appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate (no
fewer than four of whom, including the chairman of the U.S.
Delegation, shall be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations);
and
(ii) Eight Members appointed by the Speaker of the House (no fewer than four
of whom, including the vice chairman, shall be from the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Term of Appointment: Appointments are to be made annually.
CRS-82
United States Group of the United States
Senate-China Interparliamentary Group
22 U.S.C. 276n; P.L.108-199, 118 Stat. 448.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The group meets annually with representatives of the National People’s
Congress of the People’s Republic of China for discussion of common problems in
the interest of relations between the United States and China. The Senators so
appointed shall be referred to as the “United States group” of the United States
Senate-China Interparliamentary Group.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The President pro tempore of the Senate shall appoint no
more than 12 Senators to the group upon the recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate. The President pro tempore of the Senate shall
designate one Senator as the chair of the United States group.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are to be made annually.
CRS-83
United States Group of the United States
Senate-Russia Interparliamentary Group
22 U.S.C. 276o; P.L.108-199, 118 Stat. 449.
Advisory Body Type: Diplomatic
Summary: The group meets annually with representatives of the Federation Council
of Russia to discuss common problems in the interest of relations between the United
States and Russia.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The majority and minority leaders of the Senate shall
appoint no more than 12 Senators to the group. The majority leader of the Senate
shall designate one Senator as the chair of the United States group.
Term of Appointment: Appointments are to be made annually.
CRS-84
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
36 U.S.C. 2302; P.L. 96-388; 94- Stat. 1547;
P.L. 97-84; 95 Stat. 1097; P.L. 106-292; 114 Stat. 1031.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The council oversees the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The museum’s primary mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about the
unprecedented Holocaust tragedy; to preserve the memory of those who suffered; and
to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the
events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a
democracy.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.ushmm.org/museum/council/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The council comprises 65 voting members:
(A) 52 appointed by the President;
(B) Five appointed by the Speaker of the House from among Members of the House;
(C) Five appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate upon the
recommendation of the majority and minority leaders from among
Members of the Senate;
(D) One nonvoting member appointed by the Secretary of the Interior;
(E) One nonvoting member appointed by the Secretary of State; and
(F) One nonvoting member appointed by the Secretary of Education.
Term of Appointment: The terms of the five Members of the United States House
of Representatives and the five Members of the United States Senate appointed
during any term of Congress shall expire at the end of such term of Congress.
CRS-85
United States Merchant Marine Academy,
Board of Visitors
46 U.S.C. App. 1295b;P.L. 78-301; 58 Stat. 220;
P.L. 96-453; 94 Stat. 2002; P.L. 97-35; 752(Sec. 1607).
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board is a congressionally mandated civilian oversight committee
charged with monitoring the academy’s military, physical, and academic training.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.usmma.edu/admin/Governance.htm
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 10 members:
(A) Two Senators appointed by the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and
Transportation Committee;
(B) Three Members of the House appointed by the chairman of the House Merchant
Marine and Fisheries Committee;
(C) One Senator appointed by the Vice President;
(D) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House; and
(E) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the chairman of the House Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries, as ex officio members.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last two years.
CRS-86
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
10 U.S.C. 4355; P.L. 84-1028, chapter 403, sec.4355(a);
70A Stat. 245.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board is a congressionally mandated civilian oversight committee
charged with monitoring the academy’s military, physical, and academic training.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: No Website
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 15 members:
(1) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(2) Three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the
President pro tempore of the Senate, two of whom are members of the
Senate Committee on Appropriations;
(3) The chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(4) Four other members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House, two
of whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations; and
(5) Six persons designated by the President.
Term of Appointment: Presidential appointments last three years; congressional
appointments last a minimum of one year.
CRS-87
United States Naval Academy,
Board of Visitors
10 U.S.C. 6968; P.L. 84-1028, chapter 603, sec. 6968; 70A Stat. 434.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board, similar to a college board of trustees, provides the collective
views and recommendations of the board to the superintendent concerning the Naval
Academy. The academy’s superintendent, a Navy admiral, is the equivalent of a
college president. He oversees all of the school’s functions.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.usna.edu/PAO/supesoff.html
FACA Applicability: Applicable
Appointment Structure: The board comprises 15 members:
(A) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(B) Three other members of the Senate designated by the Vice President or the
President pro tempore of the Senate, two of whom are members of the
Senate Committee on Appropriations;
(C) The chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, or his designee;
(D) Four other members of the House designated by the Speaker of the House, two
of whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations; and
(E) Six persons designated by the President.
Term of Appointment: Presidential appointments last three years; congressional
appointments last a minimum of one year.
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Utah Reclamation Mitigation and
Conservation Commission
P.L. 102-575; 106 Stat. 4625.
Advisory Body Type: Policy
Summary: The commission is responsible for designing, funding and implementing
projects to offset the impacts to fish, wildlife, and related recreation resources caused
by the Central Utah Project and other federal reclamation projects in Utah.
Duration: The commission shall expire 20 years from the end of the fiscal year
during which the Secretary declares the Central Utah Project to be substantially
complete.
Website: http://www.mitigationcommission.gov/
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The commission comprises five members appointed by the
President:
(A) One from a list of residents of the state, who are qualified to serve on the
commission by virtue of their training or experience in fish or wildlife
matters or environmental conservation matters, submitted by the Speaker
of the House upon the recommendation of the members of the House
representing the state.
(B) One from a list of residents of the state, who are qualified to serve on the
commission by virtue of their training or experience in fish or wildlife
matters or environmental conservation matters, submitted by the majority
leader of the Senate upon the recommendation of the members of the
Senate representing the state.
(C) One from a list of residents of the state submitted by the Governor of the state
composed of state wildlife resource agency personnel.
(D) One from a list of residents of the state submitted by the District.
(E) One from a list of residents of the state, who are qualified to serve on the
commission by virtue of their training or experience in fish and wildlife
matters or environmental conservation matters and have been
recommended by Utah nonprofit sportsmen’s or environmental
organizations, submitted by the Governor of the state.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last four years.
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Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
P.L.106-554; 114 Stat 2763A-254.
Advisory Body Type: Operational (Board of Trustees)
Summary: The board oversees the foundation. The Vietnam Education Foundation
(VEF) is a special initiative by the government and the people of the United States
to promote closer relations between the U.S. and Vietnam. It provides opportunities
for Vietnamese nationals to pursue graduate and post-graduate studies in science and
technology in the United States, and for American citizens to teach in the same fields
of study in Vietnam.
Duration: No Statutory End Date
Website: http://www.vef.gov/board_message.php
FACA Applicability: Not Applicable
Appointment Structure: The Board comprises 13 members:
(A) Two Members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House, one
appointed upon the recommendation of the majority leader and one
appointed upon the recommendation of the minority leader, and who serve
as ex officio, nonvoting members;
(B) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the President pro tempore, one
appointed upon the recommendation of the majority leader and one
appointed upon the recommendation of the minority leader, and who serve
as ex officio, nonvoting members;
(C) The Secretary of State;
(D) The Secretary of Education;
(E) The Secretary of Treasury;
(F) Six members appointed by the President from among individuals in the
nongovernmental sector who have academic excellence or a general
knowledge of Vietnam, not less than three drawn from academic life.
Term of Appointment: Appointments last three years.
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Table 1. Appointment Role of the Speaker of the House
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The Speaker appoints three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The Speaker appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority leader and the
minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The Speaker serves on the committee, and has shared appointment power with the rest of the
committee for the appointment of the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The Speaker serves on the committee.
American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, Board
of Trustees
The Speaker appoints four members from among individuals from private life who are widely
recognized by virtue of their scholarship, experience, creativity, or interest in American
folklife traditions and arts.
British American Parliamentary Group
The Speaker appoints 12 members from among Members of the House (no fewer than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The Speaker appoints 12 members from among Members of the House (no fewer than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members in consultation with the Speaker of the House.
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The Speaker makes a recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury for one appointment,
from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the advisory committee by virtue
of their education, training, or experience.
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The members of the House Office Building Commission (the Speaker and two Members
appointed by the Speaker) are members of the commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad
The President appoints seven members after consultation with the Speaker of the House.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
The Speaker appoints nine Members of the House. Five Members shall be selected from the
majority party and four Members shall be selected, after consultation with the minority leader
of the House, from the minority party.
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
Afghanistan
Two members are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation
with the chairmen of the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The Speaker serves as a member of the commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
The Speaker appoints nine Members of the House. Five members shall be selected from the
majority party and four members shall be selected, after consultation with the minority leader
of the House, from the minority party.
Congressional Advisers for Trade Policy and Negotiations
The Speaker selects five members of the Ways and Means Committee upon the
recommendation of the chairman of the committee (no more than three of whom are members
of the same political party).
Congressional Award Board
The Speaker appoints six members, one of whom shall be a local Congressional Award
program volunteer.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members.
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
The Speaker appoints three members in consultation with the minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
Denali Commission
The Speaker submits a list of nominations for the position of the Federal cochairperson.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The Speaker appoints four Members of the House in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the House, of which no more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The Speaker of the House submits to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to
each vacancy on the commission affiliated with the majority party.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The Speaker appoints one member representing professionals in the field of science and
technology.
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
The Speaker appoints two members.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member to the
President.
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one from each political party.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
The Speaker appoints four members.
House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards
The Speaker appoints six Members of the House, three from the majority party and three from
the minority.
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
The Speaker appoints 15 individuals, seven of whom shall be upon recommendation of the
minority leader of the House.
House of Representatives Page Board
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
House Office Building Commission
The Speaker serves on the commission and appoints two Members of the House.
Human Space Flight Independent Investigation Commission
The Speaker provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House in consultation with the minority leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
The Speaker recommends two Members of the House, in consultation with the minority leader
of the House, of different political parties, to the President.
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The Speaker serves on the board and appoints three Members of the House.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The Speaker appoints four persons in consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The Speaker appoints two members.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The Speaker appoints 12 Members of the House, no fewer than four of whom shall be from the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research Center,
Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints three members.
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The Speaker appoints two members.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader of the House, recommends two trustees
to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
The Speaker appoints one member after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
National Council on the Arts
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
The Speaker appoints one Member of the House.
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The Speaker appoints two members unless the Speaker is of the same party as the President, in
which case the Speaker appoints one member and the minority leader of the House appoints
one member.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The Speaker appoints 12 Members of the House (no fewer than four of whom shall be from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs).
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints five members, jointly, with the majority leader of the Senate, and the
minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members, one designated by the majority leader of the House and
one designated by the minority leader of the House.
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
The Speaker appoints three Members of the House.
Social Security Advisory Board
The Speaker appoints two members, each member from a different political party, with the
advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Ways
and Means.
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The Speaker serves on the commission and appoints one Member of the House.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The Speaker appoints three members after consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Ways and Means.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates two Members of the House.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
The Speaker appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority and minority
leaders.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The Speaker appoints three members, two of whom shall be appointed upon the
recommendation of the leader in the House of the political party that is not the political party
of the President, and one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader
in the House of the other political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Four members are appointed from a list of eight individuals nominated by the Speaker of the
House of Representatives in consultation with the chairmen of the Committees on Energy and
Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives.
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even-numbered years, the Speaker appoints nine Members of the House (no fewer than four
of whom, including the chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs). In odd-numbered years, the Speaker appoints eight Members,
(no fewer than four of whom, including the vice chairman, shall be from the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs).
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The Speaker appoints five Members of the House.
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House.
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Speaker of the House
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
The Speaker designates four Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House
Committee on Appropriations.
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
The President appoints one member from a list of candidates submitted by the Speaker, upon
the recommendation of the House members from the state.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The Speaker appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a veteran who was awarded
a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 2. Appointment Role of the House Minority Leader
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the
House.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The Speaker appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority leader and the
minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The minority leader serves on the committee.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one Member of the House.
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members in consultation with the minority leader.
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The Secretary of the Treasury appoints one person recommended by the minority leader.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
Of the Members appointed by the Speaker of the House, four Members from the minority party
shall be selected after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
Two members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of
Representatives of the Democratic party; and two members shall be appointed by the senior
member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican party.
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
Afghanistan
One member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, in
consultation with the ranking minority members of the Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the House of Representatives.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The minority leader is a member.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
Of the Members appointed by the Speaker of the House, four Members from the minority party
shall be selected, after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Congressional Award Board
The minority leader appoints six members, one of whom shall be a recipient of the
Congressional Award.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
The minority leader of the House appoints one member.
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
The Speaker appoints three members in consultation with the minority leader.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The Speaker appoints four Members of the House in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the House, of which not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The minority leader submits to the President a candidate recommendation with respect to each
vacancy on the commission affiliated with the minority party.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The minority leader appoints one member representing professionals in the field of science and
technology.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member to the
President.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The minority leader appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
The minority leader appoints three members.
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
The Speaker appoints 15 individuals, seven of whom shall be upon recommendation of the
minority leader of the House.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
House of Representatives Page Board
The minority leader appoints one Member of the House.
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
The minority leader provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House in consultation with the minority leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
The Speaker recommends two Members of the House, in consultation with the minority leader,
of different political parties, to the President.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one member.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The minority leader serves on the board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The Speaker appoints four persons in consultation with the minority leader of the House.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The minority leader appoints two members.
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
The minority leader submits a list of individuals from which the President appoints one
member, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The Speaker, in consultation with the minority leader of the House, recommends two trustees
to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
The Speaker appoints one member after consultation with the minority leader of the House.
National Council on the Arts
The minority leader appoints one Member of the House.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Minority Leader
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The minority leader appoints one member. (If the Speaker is of the same party as the President,
the minority leader appoints one additional member.)
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints five members, jointly, with the majority leader of the Senate, and the
minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker appoints two members, one designated by the majority leader of the House and
one designated by the minority leader of the House.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The minority leader serves on the commission and appoints one Member of the House.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The minority leader appoints three members after consultation with the ranking minority
member of the House Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the
ranking minority member of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
The Speaker appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority and minority
leaders.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The Speaker appoints three members, two of whom shall be appointed upon the
recommendation of the leader in the House of the political party that is not the political party
of the President, and one of whom shall be appointed upon the recommendation of the leader
in the House of the other political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated by the
minority leader of the House in consultation with the ranking members of the Committees on
Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be a veteran who was
awarded a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 3. Appointment Role of the House Majority Leader
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Majority Leader
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The majority leader serves on the committee, and has shared appointment power with the rest
of the committee for the appointment of the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The Speaker appoints three members upon the recommendation of the House majority leader
and the minority leader.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The House majority leader appoints one member.
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
Two members shall be appointed by the senior member of the leadership of the House of
Representatives of the Democratic party; and two members shall be appointed by the senior
member of the leadership of the House of Representatives of the Republican party.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The House majority leader serves on the commission.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The Speaker of the House appoints four members in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the House.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker of the House appoints two members, one of whom shall be designated by the
House majority leader.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The House majority leader serves on the Commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the House Majority Leader
United States Commission on Civil Rights
The Speaker appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority and minority
leaders.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The Speaker of the House appoints three members of the commission, two upon the
recommendation of the leader in the House (majority or minority) of the political party that is
not the political party of the President, and one upon the recommendation of the leader in the
House (majority or minority) of the other political party.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints two Members of the House, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Table 4. Appointment Role of the President of the Senate or the President Pro Tempore
Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority
leader and the minority leader.
American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, Board
of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints four trustees.
British American Parliamentary Group
The President pro tempore appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (no fewer than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The President of the Senate appoints members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (no fewer than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members, in consultation with the President pro tempore.
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad
The President appoints 21 members, seven of whom shall be appointed after consultation with
the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Members shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader, and four Members
shall be selected from the minority party, after consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The President pro tempore serves on the commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Members shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader, and four Members
shall be selected from the minority party, after consultation with the minority leader of the
Senate.
Congressional Advisers for Trade Policy and Negotiations
The President pro tempore, upon the recommendation of the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Finance, appoints five members of such committee, no more than three of
whom are members of the same political party. The President pro tempore may select
additional members for designation as congressional advisers, regarding specific trade policy
matters or negotiations, from any other committees of the Senate that have jurisdiction over
legislation likely to be affected by such matters or negotiations.
Denali Commission
The President pro tempore submits a list of nominations for the position of the Federal
cochairperson.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The President pro tempore appoints four Senators in consultation with the majority leader and
minority leader of the Senate, of whom not more than two appointees may be members of the
same political party.
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
The President pro tempore appoints two members.
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
The President of the Senate appoints one Senator.
Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President of the Senate appoints two Senators, one from each political party.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leader.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
The President appoints two Senators, of different political parties, upon the recommendation of
the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the majority leader and minority
leader of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The President of the Senate appoints three Senators.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate, appoints 12 Senators (no fewer than four of whom shall be from the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations).
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
The President of the Senate appoints two Senators.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President of the United States appoints two trustees, with the advice and consent of the
Senate, after considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in
consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
President pro tempore of the Senate appoints one member after consultation with the minority
leader of the Senate.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
The President of the Senate appoints one Senator.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate, appoints 12 Senators. No more than seven of the appointees from the Senate shall be of
the same political party.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one of whom shall be designated by the majority
leader of the Senate, and one of whom shall be designated by the minority leader of the Senate.
Senate Commission on Art
The President pro tempore serves on the commission.
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
The President of the Senate appoints three Senators.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
Social Security Advisory Board
The President pro tempore appoints two members (each member from a different political
party), with the advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President, or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designates three Senators, two
of whom are members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The President pro tempore is a member of the commission, and appoints one Senator.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the minority
leader of the Senate, after consultation with the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the ranking minority member
of the Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
The President of the Senate appoints one Senator.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
The President pro tempore appoints two members upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leaders.
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The President pro tempore appoints three members, two upon the recommendation of the
leader in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the President, and one
upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the other political party.
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even-numbered years, the President pro tempore appoints eight Senators, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, no fewer than four of
whom, including the vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines otherwise. (In
odd-numbered years, the President pro tempore appoints nine Senators in the same manner.)
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate President or President pro tempore
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore appoints no more than 12 Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and designates one
Senator as the chair of the United States group.
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The President pro tempore appoints five Senators upon the recommendation of the majority
and minority leaders.
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President appoints one Senator.
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President, or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designates three Senators, two
of whom are members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
The Vice President, or the President pro tempore of the Senate, designates three Senators, two
of whom are members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The majority leader appoints three members, at least one of whom is a Senator.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the majority
leader and the minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
The majority leader serves on the committee, and has shared power of appointment with the
rest of the committee for the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The majority leader serves on the committee.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
The majority leader appoints one member.
British American Parliamentary Group
The President pro tempore appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (no fewer than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations) unless the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The President of the Senate appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (no fewer than four of
whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The majority leader makes a recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury for one
appointment, from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the advisory
committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience.
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The majority leader serves on the commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Senators shall be selected from the
majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader.
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
One member shall be appointed by the leader in the Senate of the Democratic Party (majority
or minority leader, as the case may be), with the concurrence of the leader of the House of
Representatives of the Democratic party (majority or minority leader as the case may be), who
shall serve as chairman of the commission; two members shall be appointed by the senior
member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic party; two members shall be appointed by
the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican party.
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
Afghanistan
Two members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the
chairmen of the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President
for Appointment to the Office of Architect of the
Capitol
The majority leader serves on the commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Five Senators shall be selected from
the majority party of the Senate, after consultation with the majority leader.
Congressional Award Board
The majority leader appoints six members, one of whom shall be a recipient of the
Congressional Award.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of
Trustees
The majority leader appoints two members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
The majority leader appoints three members after consultation with the minority leader.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The President pro tempore appoints four Senators in consultation with the majority
leader and minority leader of the Senate, of whom no more than two appointees may be
members of the same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The majority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the minority leader of the
Senate, and the minority leader of the House shall each submit to the President a
candidate recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the commission affiliated
with the political party of the Member of Congress involved.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The majority leader appoints one member.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The majority leader, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member
to the President.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The majority leader appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around
the Globe Commission (HELP)
The majority leader appoints four members.
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
The majority leader provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
and Arts Development Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators upon the recommendation of the
majority and minority leaders.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
The President appoints two Senators, of different political parties, upon the
recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the
majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The majority leader appoints two members.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board
of Trustees
The majority leader serves on the board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The majority leader appoints four members in consultation with the minority leader of
the Senate.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The majority leader appoints two members.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group,
Delegation to the
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate, appoints 12 Senators (no fewer than four of whom shall be from
the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations).
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research
Center, Board of Directors
The majority leader appoints three members.
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
The majority leader submits a list of individuals from which the President appoints one
member, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President appoints two trustees, with the advice and consent of the Senate, after
considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in
consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
National Council on the Arts
The majority leader appoints two Senators.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The majority leader appoints two members, unless the majority leader is of the same
party as the President, in which case the majority leader appoints one and the minority
leader appoints two.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate, appoints 12 Senators. No more than seven of the appointees from
the Senate shall be of the same political party.
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
The Speaker appoints five members jointly with the majority leader of the Senate and
the minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one of whom shall be designated by the
majority leader of the Senate, and one of whom shall be designated by the minority
leader of the Senate.
Senate Commission on Art
The majority leader serves on the commission.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The majority leader serves on the commission.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the
majority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
The President pro tempore appoints two members upon the recommendation of the
majority and minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The President pro tempore appoints three members, two upon the recommendation of
the leader in the Senate of the political party that is not the political party of the
President, and one upon the recommendation of the leader in the Senate of the other
political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Four members shall be appointed from a list of eight individuals who shall be
nominated by the majority leader of the Senate in consultation with the chairman of the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly
of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe
In even-numbered years, the President pro tempore appoints eight Senators, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, no fewer than four
of whom, including the vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate,
upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines
otherwise. (In odd-numbered years, the President pro tempore appoints nine Senators in
the same manner.)
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore appoints no more than 12 Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and designates one
Senator as the chair of the United States group.
United States Group of the United States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
The majority and minority leaders of the Senate appoint the Senators of the United
States group.
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The President pro tempore appoints five Senators upon the recommendation of the
majority and minority leaders.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Majority Leader
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation
Commission
The President appoints one member from a list of candidates submitted by the majority
leader, upon the recommendation of the Senate members from the state.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The majority leader of the Senate appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be
a veteran who was awarded a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The minority leader appoints two members, at least one of whom is a Senator.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and the minority leader.
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential
and Vice-Presidential Candidates
The minority leader serves on the committee, and has shared appointment power with
the rest of the committee for the at-large member.
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
The minority leader serves on the committee.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in
Education Foundation, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one Senator.
British American Parliamentary Group
The President pro tempore appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (no
fewer than four of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations)
unless the majority and minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The President of the Senate appoints 12 members, upon recommendations of the
majority and minority leaders of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate (no
fewer than four of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
The President appoints two members in consultation with the minority leader.
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
The minority leader makes a recommendation to the Secretary of the Treasury for one
appointment, from among citizens who are specially qualified to serve on the Advisory
Committee by virtue of their education, training, or experience.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The minority leader serves on the commission.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Four Senators shall be selected
from the minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader.
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
One member appointed by the leader in the Senate of the Democratic Party (majority
or minority leader, as the case may be), with the concurrence of the leader in the House
of Representatives of the Democratic party (majority or minority leader as the case may
be), who shall serve as chairman of the commission; two members appointed by the
senior member of the Senate leadership of the Democratic party; two members
appointed by the senior member of the Senate leadership of the Republican party.
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
Afghanistan
One member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the
ranking minority members of the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Foreign Relations
of the Senate.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President
for Appointment to the Office of Architect of the
Capitol
The minority leader serves on the commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
The President of the Senate appoints nine Senators. Four Senators shall be selected
from the minority party of the Senate, after consultation with the minority leader.
Congressional Award Board
The minority leader appoints six members, one of whom shall be a local Congressional
Award program volunteer.
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of
Trustees
The minority leader appoints one member.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention
The majority leader appoints three members after consultation with the minority leader.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
The President pro tempore appoints four Senators in consultation with the majority
leader and minority leader of the Senate, of whom not more than two appointees may
be members of the same political party.
Election Assistance Commission
The majority leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, the minority leader of the
Senate, and the minority leader of the House shall each submit to the President a
candidate recommendation with respect to each vacancy on the Commission affiliated
with the political party of the Member of Congress involved.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The minority leader appoints one member.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The majority leader, in consultation with the minority leader, recommends one member
to the President.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The minority leader appoints two directors.
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around
the Globe Commission (HELP)
The minority leader appoints three members.
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
The minority leader provides a list of candidates to the President to fill one vacancy.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
and Arts Development Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators upon the recommendation of the
majority and minority leaders.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation,
Board of Trustees
The President appoints two Senators, of different political parties, upon the
recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the
majority leader and minority leader of the Senate.
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
The minority leader appoints one member.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board
of Trustees
The minority leader serves on the board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The majority leader appoints four members in consultation with the minority leader of
the Senate.
Medal of Valor Review Board (Public Safety Officer)
The minority leader appoints two members.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group,
Delegation to the
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate, appoints 12 Senators (no fewer than four of whom shall be from
the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations).
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
The minority leader submits a list of individuals from which the President appoints one
member, with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
The President appoints two trustees, with the advice and consent of the Senate, after
considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in
consultation with the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
President pro tempore of the Senate appoints one member after consultation with the
minority leader of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
National Council on the Arts
The minority leader appoints one member.
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
The minority leader appoints one member, unless the majority leader is of the same
party as the President, in which case the minority leader appoints two.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The President of the Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority
leaders of the Senate, appoints 12 Senators. No more than seven of the appointees from
the Senate shall be of the same political party.
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
Five individuals are appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House, the majority leader
of the Senate, and the minority leaders of the House and the Senate.
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints two members, one of whom shall be
designated by the minority leader of the Senate.
Senate Commission on Art
The minority leader serves on the commission.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The minority leader serves on the commission and appoints one Senator.
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the recommendation of the
minority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of the Senate
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Commission on Civil Rights
The President pro tempore appoints two members upon the recommendation of the
majority and minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of the Senate Minority Leader
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints three members, two upon the
recommendation of the leader (majority or minority) in the Senate of the political party
that is not the political party of the President, and one upon the recommendation of the
leader (majority or minority) in the Senate of the other political party.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
Two members shall be appointed from a list of four individuals who shall be nominated
by the minority leader of the Senate in consultation with the ranking member of the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly
of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
Europe
In even-numbered years, the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints eight
Senators (nine in odd-numbered years), upon recommendations of the majority and
minority leaders of the Senate (no fewer than four of whom, including the chairman or
vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall be from the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines
otherwise).
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
United States Group of the United States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints Senators upon the
recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
The President pro tempore of the Senate appoints five Senators upon the
recommendation of the majority and minority leaders.
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
The minority leader of the Senate appoints two members, at least one of whom shall be
a veteran who was awarded a decoration specified in law.
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
The President pro tempore appoints two Senators, one upon the recommendation of the
majority leader and one upon the recommendation of the minority leader.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
British American Parliamentary Group
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members of the House (no fewer than four of whom
shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs), and the President pro tempore of the
Senate appoints 12 Senators upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate (no fewer than four of whom shall be members of the Committee on Foreign Relations),
unless the majority and minority leaders of the Senate determine otherwise.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members of the House (no fewer than four of whom
shall be from the Committee on Foreign Affairs), and the President of the Senate appoints 12
Senators upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders (no fewer than four of
whom shall be from the Committee on Foreign Relations).
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
The chairman and the ranking minority members of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the House
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure serve on the commission.
Commission on the National Guard and Reserve
The chairmen of the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services each appoint three
members. The ranking minority members of the House and Senate Committees on Armed
Services each appoint two members.
Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
The Secretary of Defense appoints seven members after consultation with the chairmen and
ranking minority members of the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
House of Representatives.
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
The chairmen and the ranking minority members of the Committee on House Administration,
the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate serve as
members.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
Congressional Advisers for Trade Policy and Negotiations
The Speaker selects five members of the House Committee on Ways and Means upon the
recommendation of the chairman of the committee (no more than three of whom are members
of the same political party). The President pro tempore, upon the recommendation of the
chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, appoints five members of such committee, no
more than three of whom are members of the same political party.
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States
The chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the House
and the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate each appoint three members.
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
The chairmen and ranking members of the Committee on House Administration and the Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration each appoint two members.
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
The chairmen and ranking members of the Committee on House Administration and the Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration serve as ex-officio members of the Board.
House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
The House members of the Joint Library Committee serve on the board.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
The chairmen and ranking minority members of the House Committee on Public Works and
Transportation and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works serve on the
board.
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
The chairman and the vice chair of the Joint Committee on the Library serve on the board.
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members (no fewer than four of whom shall be from the
House Committee on Foreign Affairs), and the President of the Senate appoints 12 Senators
upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders (no fewer than four of whom shall
be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations).
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
Motor Fuel Tax
Enforcement Advisory Commission
Chairmen and the ranking members of the Senate Committee on Finance and the House
Committee on Ways and Means appoint at least 16 members, including two representatives
from the staff of the Senate Committee on Finance and two representatives from the staff of the
House Committee on Ways and Means.
National Capital Planning Commission
The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on
Government Reform, or their designees, are ex-officio members of the commission.
National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing
Commission
The chairmen and ranking members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the
Senate Finance Committee each appoint two members to the commission.
National Veterans Business
Development Corporation Board of Directors
The President appoints nine members, no more than five of whom shall be members of the
same political party, after considering recommendations by the chairmen and ranking members
of the Committees on Small Business and the Committees on Veterans Affairs of the House of
Representatives and the Senate.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
The Speaker of the House appoints 12 Members of the House (no fewer than four of whom
shall be from the Committee on Foreign Affairs); the President of the Senate appoints 12
Members of the Senate upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the
Senate. The chairman or vice chairman of the House delegation shall be a Member from the
Foreign Affairs Committee, and, unless the President of the Senate, upon the recommendation
of the Senate majority leader, determines otherwise, the chairman or vice chairman of the
Senate delegation shall be a Member from the Foreign Relations Committee. The secretaries of
the Senate and House delegations shall be appointed, respectively, by the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
The Speaker of the House appoints two members, one of whom shall be designated by the
House majority leader. The chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations,
Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, and the chairman of the Senate Committee on
Appropriations, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, serve on the board.
Senate Commission on Art
The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration serve on the commission.
Social Security Advisory Board
The Speaker appoints two members, each member from a different political party, with the
advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Ways
and Means. The President pro tempore appoints two members (each member from a different
political party), with the advice of the chairman and the ranking minority member of the Senate
Committee on Finance.
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on
Armed Services, or their designees, serve on the board.
The Vice President or the President pro tempore of the Senate designates two members of the
Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House designates two members of
the House Committee on Appropriations.
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
The House majority leader, the chairman and vice-chairman of the Joint Committee on the
Library, and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration and the Committee on House Oversight serve on the commission.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
The Speaker appoints three members after consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the House
Committee on Ways and Means. The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the
recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of
the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance. The President pro tempore appoints three members upon the
recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate, after consultation with the chairman of
the Senate Committee on Armed Services, in addition to consultation with the chairman of the
Senate Committee on Finance.
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation appoints
two Senators, and the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
appoints three Members. The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure are ex officio
members.
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
The President appoints: four members from a list of eight individuals nominated by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives in consultation with the chairmen of the Committees
on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of Representatives; two members from
a list of four individuals nominated by the minority leader of the House in consultation with the
ranking members of the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Resources of the House of
Representatives; four members from a list of eight individuals nominated by the majority
leader of the Senate in consultation with the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and two members from a list of four individuals nominated by the
minority leader of the Senate in consultation with the ranking Member of the Committee on
Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate.
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Name of Commission or Board
Appointment Authority of Committees
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
In even-numbered years, the Speaker of the House appoints nine Members of the House (in
odd-numbered years eight), not less than four of whom, including the chairman of the United
States Delegation, shall be from the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. In even-numbered
years, the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints eight Senators (nine in odd-numbered
years), upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate (not less than
four of whom, including the chairman or vice chairman of the United States Delegation, shall
be from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, unless the President pro tempore of the
Senate, upon recommendations of the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, determines
otherwise).
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee appoints two
Senators, and the chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
appoints three Members of the House. The chairmen of the Senate Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation and the chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine
and Fisheries are ex officio members.
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee, and the chairman
of the House Committee on Armed Services or his designee, serve on the board. The Vice
President or the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints three Senators, two of whom are
members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House appoints four
Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations.
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, or his designee, and the chairman
of the House Committee on Armed Services or his designee, serve on the board. The Vice
President or the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints three Senators, two of whom are
members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House appoints four
Members of the House, two of whom are members of the House Committee on Appropriations.
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House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
3
2
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
3
(3)J
1J*
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
*
American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, Board
of Trustees
4
Advisory Committee on the Protection of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential Candidates
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education
Foundation, Board of Trustees
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
2
3
(3)J
(3)J
1J*
1J*
1J*
*
*
*
1
1
(3)J
3
Committee
Leaders
4
1
1
British American Parliamentary Group
12
12
(12)J
(12)J
*
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
12
12
(12)J
(12)J
*
Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee
(1)
(1)
Commission for the Judiciary Office Building
2*
(1)
(1)
*
*
*
CRS-128
House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
Speaker
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad
7
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Helsinki Commission)
9
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
(4)
(5)
(7)
(4)
(5)
9
Commission on the National Guard and Reserve
10
Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass
Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
Afghanistan
Committee
Leaders
2
2
2
1
2 or 3
2 or 3
1
2
Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack
(6)
(7)
Commission to Recommend Individuals to the President for
Appointment to the Office of Architect of the Capitol
*
*
*
*
*
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s
Republic of China
9
(4)
9
(4)
(5)
Congressional Advisers for Trade Policy and Negotiations
5
Congressional Award Board
6
5
6
*
(10)
6
6
CRS-129
House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the
United States
12
Congressional Hunger Fellows Program, Board of Trustees
2
1
1
2
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention
3
(3)
(3)
3
(4)J
(4)J
Denali Commission
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
(1)
(1)
4
(4)J
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Election Assistance Commission, Board of Advisors
1
1
1
1
Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
2
(1)
(1)
Election Assistance Commission
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Committee
Leaders
(1)
(4)J
4
8J
2
(1)
Gallaudet University, Board of Trustees
2
1
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Board of Trustees
2
2
Help America Vote Foundation, Board of Directors
2
2
2
2
Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People Around the
Globe Commission (HELP)
4
3
3
4
*
CRS-130
House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
Speaker
House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards
6
House Child Care Center, Advisory Board for the
15
Minority
Leader
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
Committee
Leaders
(7)
House of Representatives Fine Arts Board
*
House of Representatives Page Board
4J
4J
House Office Building Commission
2*
Human Space Flight
Independent Investigation Commission
(1)
(1)
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and
Arts Development Board of Trustees
2
(2)
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, Board of
Trustees
(2)
(2)
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
2
John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and
Development, Board of Trustees
2
1
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Board of
Trustees
3*
*
(1)
(1)
2
(2)J
(2)J
(2)
(2)J
(2)J
1
2
*
*
2
3
*
CRS-131
House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
Majority
Leader
Committee
Leaders
(4)
(4)
4
*
2
2
2
(12)J
(12)J
Minority
Leader
Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
4
Medal of Valor Review Board(Public Safety Officer)
2
Mexico-United States Interparliamentary Group, Delegation
to the
12
Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxic Research Center,
Board of Directors
3
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission
2
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National
Environmental Policy Foundation, Board of Trustees
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Speaker
Millennium Challenge Corporation, Board of Directors
Senate
Majority
Leader
12
3
2
(1)
(2)J
*
(2)J
(2)J
(1)
(1)
(2)J
(2)J
Motor Fuel Tax
Enforcement Advisory Commission
16
National Capital Planning Commission
*
National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
1
(1)
National Council on the Arts
2
1
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
1
1
(1)
1
1
2
CRS-132
House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
National Prison Rape Reduction Commission
Speaker
Minority
Leader
2/1
1/2
Senate
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
1/2
2/1
National Surface
Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission
8
National Veterans Business Development Corporation Board
of Directors
(9)
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, U.S. Group
12
Office of Compliance, Board of Directors
5J
5J
2
(1)
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees
Committee
Leaders
12
(1)
Senate Commission on Art
(12)J
(12)J
2*
5J
5J
2
(1)
(1)
*
*
*
*
*
Smithsonian Institution, Board of Regents
3
3
Social Security Advisory Board
2
2
(4)J
United States Air Force Academy, Board of Visitors
4
3
*
United States Capitol Preservation Commission
1*
1*
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission
3
3
United States Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors
2
*
1*
1*
*
*
6
(3)
(3)
(9)J
1
5*
CRS-133
House
Senate
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
United States Commission On Civil Rights
2
(2)J
(2)J
2
(2)J
(2)J
United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom
3
(2/1)
(2/1)
3
(2/1)
(2/1)
United States Commission on North American Energy
Freedom
(4)J
(2)J
United States Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
9/8
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
United States Group of the United States Senate-China
Interparliamentary Group.
(4)J
(2)J
8/9
(8/9)
(8/9)
12
(12)J
(12)J
I?
I?
(5)J
(5)J
United States Group of the United States Senate-Russia
Interparliamentary Group.
Committee
Leaders
(12)J
United States Holocaust Memorial Council
5
5
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Board of Visitors
2
1
5*
United States Military Academy, Board of Visitors
4
3
*
United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors
4
3
*
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission
(1)
(1)
CRS-134
House
Name of Commission, Board, or Group
Speaker
Minority
Leader
Veterans’ Disability Benefits Commission
2
2
Vietnam Education Foundation Board of Directors
2
(1)
Senate
Majority
Leader
(1)
Pres. or
Pres. pro
tempore
2
Minority
Leader
Majority
Leader
2
2
(1)
(1)
Committee
Leaders
Note: The number of appointments to be made is specified by numerals or, when indeterminate, by “I?.” Parenthetical values indicate that the naming officer has only
recommending authority. Joint naming authority is denoted by the letter “J.” Bolded entries signify that Members of Congress are among the appointees, and an asterisk “*” means
that the appointing official is also explicitly named to the commission. Numerals divided by “/” indicate that the number of appointments varies based on the political party of the
President.