article: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Commission for the New National Goal: The Advancement of Global Health Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress makes the following findings: (1) During the 20th century the United States led the world in defeating totalitarianism and communism. (2) The United States also led the world in spreading and establishing democracy in every region. (3) The end of global conflict and the end of the Cold War, now guaranteed by the power and leadership of the United States, allow the Nation to establish new goals for the 21st century. (4) The United States, the world leader in the research, development, and production of technologies, medicines, and methodologies utilized to prevent and cure disease, has the human and natural resources to dedicate itself to the new national goal of the global eradication of disease. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. There is established a commission to be known as the ``National Commission for the New National Goal: The Advancement of Global Health'' (in this Act referred to as the ``Commission''). SEC. 4. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall recommend to the Congress a national strategy for coordinating governmental, academic, and public and private health care entities for the purpose of the global eradication of disease. SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. (a) Membership of the Commission.--The Commission shall consist of individuals who are of recognized standing and distinction and who possess the demonstrated capacity to discharge the duties imposed on the Commission, and shall include representatives of the public, private, and academic areas whose capacity is based on a special knowledge or expertise in medical research or related areas. (b) Number and Appointment.--The Commission shall be composed of 13 members appointed as follows: (1) The Secretary of Health and Human Services (or the Secretary's delegate). (2) The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. (3) 3 Members of the Senate appointed jointly by the President of the Senate and the President pro tempore. Not more than 2 members appointed under this paragraph may be of the same political party. (4) 3 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Not more than 2 members appointed under this paragraph may be of the same political party. (5) 2 individuals appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among individuals who are not officers or employees of any government and who are specially qualified to serve on the Commission by virtue of their education, training, or experience. (6) 3 individuals appointed by the President from among individuals who will represent the views of recipients of health services. Not more than 1 member appointed under this paragraph may be an officer or employee of the Federal Government. (c) Continuation of Membership.--If a member was appointed to the Commission as a Member of Congress and the member ceases to be a Member of Congress, that member may continue as a member for not longer than the 30-day period beginning on the date that member ceases to be a Member of Congress. (d) Terms.--Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission. (e) Basic Pay.--Members shall serve without pay. (f) Quorum.--7 members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings. (g) Chairperson; Vice Chairperson.--The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission shall be designated by the President at the time of the appointment. (h) Meetings.--The Commission shall meet monthly or at the call of a majority of its members. SEC. 6. POWERS OF COMMISSION. (a) Hearings and Sessions.--The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. (b) Powers of Members and Agents.--Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section. (c) Obtaining Official Data.--The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission. (d) Gifts, Bequests, and Devises.--The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Commission. Gifts, bequests, or devises of money and proceeds from sales of other property received as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the Treasury and shall be available for disbursement upon order of the Chairperson or Commission. For purposes of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, property accepted under this subsection shall be considered as a gift, bequest, or devise to the United States. (e) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States. (f) Administrative Support Services.--Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. (g) Contract Authority.--The Commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for administrative and other services, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5). SEC. 7. REPORTS. (a) Interim Reports.--The Commission may submit to the President and the Congress interim reports as the Commission considers appropriate. (b) Final Report.--The Commission shall transmit a final report to the President and the Congress not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. The final report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations for legislative, administrative, or other actions, as the Commission considers appropriate. SEC. 8. TERMINATION. The Commission shall terminate 30 days after submitting its final report pursuant to section 7. SEC. 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect 60 days after the date of its enactment. SEC. 10. BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE. Any spending authority (as defined in subparagraphs (A) and (C) of section 401(c)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 651(c)(2) (A) and (C))) authorized by this Act shall be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts.
summary: National Commission for the New National Goal: The Advancement of Global Health Act - Establishes the National Commission for the New National Goal: The Advancement of Global Health to report to the President and the Congress concerning a national strategy for coordinating governmental, academic, and public and private health care entities for the purpose of the global eradication of disease. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of its final report.