The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall establish a national advisory committee to be known as the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters (referred to in this section as the “Advisory Committee”).
The Secretary, in consultation with such other heads of agencies and departments as appropriate, shall appoint not more than 17 members to the Advisory Committee. In appointing such members, the Secretary shall ensure that the total membership of the Advisory Committee is an odd number.
The Advisory Committee shall meet not less frequently than biannually. At least one meeting per year shall be an in-person meeting.
For purposes of this section, the term “disability” has the meaning given such term in section 12102 of this title.
The Secretary shall coordinate duties and activities authorized under this section in accordance with section 300hh–10e of this title.