Sec. 103. Advisory board
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The Secretary shall, pursuant to chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, establish a permanent science advisory board to be composed of not less than 10 and not more than 20 members. The Secretary shall appoint the members of the science advisory board from among individuals who— are recommended by the President of the National Academy of Sciences or the President of the National Academy of Medicine; and have expertise in essential public health and health care services, including with respect to diverse populations, climate change, environmental and climate justice, and other relevant disciplines.
The Secretary shall ensure that the science advisory board includes members with practical or lived experience with relevant issues described in paragraph (1)(B). The science advisory board shall— provide scientific and technical advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the domestic and international impacts of climate change on public health and populations and regions disproportionately affected by climate change, and strategies and mechanisms to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change on public health; advise the Secretary regarding the best science available for purposes of issuing the national strategic action plan and conducting the climate and health program; and submit a report to Congress on its activities and recommendations not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and not later than every year thereafter.
The Secretary shall provide financial and administrative support to the board.