Sec. 243. BROADCASTING TO CHINA

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## SEC. 243 BROADCASTING TO CHINA ###

(a)Commission on Broadcasting to the People's Republic of China ####

(1)Establishment There is established a Commission on Broadcasting to the People's Republic of China (hereafter in this title referred to as the “Commission”) which shall be an independent commission in the executive branch. ####

(2)Membership The Commission shall be composed of 11 members from among citizens of the United States who shall, within 45 days of the enactment of this Act, be appointed in the following manner: #####

(A)The President shall appoint 3 members of the Commission. #####

(B)The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint 2 members of the Commission. #####

(C)The Majority Leader of the Senate shall appoint 2 members of the Commission. #####

(D)The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint 2 members of the Commission. #####

(E)The Minority Leader of the Senate shall appoint 2 members of the Commission. ####

(3)Chairperson The President, in consultation with the congressional leaders referred to in subsection (b), shall designate 1 of the members to be the Chairperson. ####

(4)Quorum A quorum, consisting of at least half of the members who have been appointed, shall be required for the transaction of business. ####

(5)Vacancies Any vacancy in the membership of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. ###

(b)Functions ####

(1)Purpose The Commission shall examine the feasibility, effect, and implications for United States foreign policy of instituting a radio broadcasting service to the People's Republic of China, as well as to other communist countries in Asia, to promote the dissemination of information and ideas, with particular emphasis on developments within each of those nations. ####

(2)Specific issues to be examined The Commission shall examine all issues related to instituting such a service, including— #####

(A)program content; #####

(B)staffing and legal structure; #####

(C)transmitter and headquarters requirements; #####

(D)costs; #####

(E)expected effect on developments within China and on Sino-American relations; and #####

(F)expected effect on developments within other communist countries in Asia and on their relations with the United States. ####

(3)Methodology The Commission shall conduct such studies, inquires, hearings, and meetings as it considers necessary. ####

(4)Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate a report describing its activities in carrying out the purpose of paragraph

(1)and including recommendations regarding the issues of paragraph (2). ###

(c)Administration ####

(1)Compensation and travel expenses #####

(A)General provision ######

(i)Except as provided in subparagraph (B), members shall each receive compensation at a rate of not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for grade GS–18 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, for each day such member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the Commission; and ######

(ii)shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission. #####

(B)Limitation Any member of the Commission who is an officer or employee of the United States shall not be paid compensation for services performed as a member of the Commission. ####

(2)Support from executive and legislative branches #####

(A)Executive agencies Executive agencies shall, to the extent the President considers appropriate and as permitted by law, provide the Commission with appropriate information, advice, and assistance. #####

(B)Congressional committees As may be considered appropriate by the chairpersons, committees of Congress may provide appropriate information, advice, and assistance to the Commission. ####

(3)Expenses Expenses of the Commission shall be paid from funds available to the Department of State. ###

(d)Termination The Commission shall terminate upon submission of the report under subsection (b).