text: 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.
target: 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.
feat_title: National Commission for the New National Goal: The Advancement of Global Health Act