Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee

The Secretary shall establish a committee, to be known as the “Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee” (in this section referred to as the “Committee”), to coordinate all efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services concerning autism spectrum disorder. In carrying out its duties under this section, the Committee shall, on a regular basis— develop a strategic plan for the conduct of, and support for, autism spectrum disorder research, as described in section 284g(a)(1) of this title, which shall include— submit to the Congress and the President— The Committee shall be composed of the following Federal members— Not more than ½, but not fewer than ⅓, of the total membership of the Committee,33 So in original. The comma probably should not appear. shall be composed of non-Federal public members to be appointed by the Secretary, of which— Non-Federal members shall serve for a term of 4 years, and may be reappointed for one additional 4-year term. A vacancy on the Committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made and shall not affect the powers or duties of the Committee. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. A member may serve after the expiration of the member’s term until a successor has been appointed. The following provisions shall apply with respect to the Committee: In carrying out its functions, the Committee may establish subcommittees and convene workshops and conferences. Such subcommittees shall be composed of Committee members and may hold such meetings as are necessary to enable the subcommittees to carry out their duties. This section shall not apply after September 30, 2029, and the Committee shall be terminated on such date.