National Advisory Committee on the Hospitality Industry

(a) Establishment The Secretary of Labor shall establish a commission to be known as the National Advisory Committee on the Hospitality Industry (in this Act referred to as the Commission). (b) Duties of Commission The duties of the Commission shall be to advise the Secretary of Labor on all matters related to workers in the hospitality industry, including— (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.); (2) tipped workers; (3) worker safety; (4) apprenticeships; (5) regulation of independent contractors; (6) visa programs; and (7) such other matters as the Commission determines relevant. (c) Membership The Commission shall be composed of 15 members, appointed by the Secretary, as follows: (1) 5 representatives of labor organizations, including a representative of each of the sectors within the hospitality industry that follow: (A) Hotels and lodging. (B) Food and beverage service, including restaurants. (C) Gaming and other forms of entertainment. (2) 5 representatives of employers, including a representative of each of the sectors within the hospitality industry that follow: (A) Hotels and lodging. (B) Food and beverage service, including restaurants. (C) Gaming and other forms of entertainment. (3) 3 members of the public with expertise in issues facing workers in the hospitality industry. (4) 2 representatives of State, local, or Tribal government agencies related to tourism or wage enforcement. (d) Meetings The Commission shall meet not less than twice annually. (e) Staff The Secretary shall furnish to the Committee an executive secretary and such secretarial, clerical, and other services as are deemed necessary by the Sectetary to the conduct of the Committee’s duties.