(b) DutiesThe Advisory Committee shall—
(1)
provide advice and consultation with respect to the activities carried out pursuant to section 300hh–16 of this title, as applicable and appropriate;
(2)
evaluate and provide input with respect to the medical and public health needs of seniors related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; and
(3)
provide advice and consultation with respect to State emergency preparedness and response activities relating to seniors, including related drills and exercises pursuant to the preparedness goals under section 300hh–1(b) of this title.
(c) Additional duties
The Advisory Committee may provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary with respect to seniors and the medical and public health grants and cooperative agreements as applicable to preparedness and response activities under this subchapter and subchapter III.
(d) Membership
(2) Required membersThe Advisory Committee shall include Federal members or their designees (who may be nonvoting members, as determined by the Secretary) and non-Federal members, as follows:
(J)
At least 2 non-Federal health care professionals with expertise in geriatric medical disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery.
(K)
At least 2 representatives of State, local, Tribal, or territorial agencies with expertise in geriatric disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery.
(L)
Representatives of such other Federal agencies (such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Homeland Security) as the Secretary determines necessary to fulfill the duties of the Advisory Committee.
(e) Meetings
The Advisory Committee shall meet not less frequently than biannually. At least one meeting per year shall be an in-person meeting.
(f) Coordination
The Secretary shall coordinate duties and activities authorized under this section in accordance with section 300hh–10e of this title.
(g) Sunset
(2) Extension of Committee
Not later than October 1, 2022, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a recommendation on whether the Advisory Committee should be extended.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXVIII, § 2811B, as added Pub. L. 116–22, title III, § 305(b), June 24, 2019, 133 Stat. 938.)