Advisory board

(a) Establishment 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. (b) Appointment of members (1) In general The Secretary shall appoint the members of the science advisory board from among individuals who— (A) are recommended by the President of the National Academy of Sciences or the President of the National Academy of Medicine; and (B) 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. (2) Requirement The Secretary shall ensure that the science advisory board includes members with practical or lived experience with relevant issues described in paragraph (1)(B). (c) Functions The science advisory board shall— (1) provide scientific and technical advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the 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; (2) advise the Secretary regarding the best science available for purposes of carrying out the activities of the Office and issuing the national strategic action plan; and (3) 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 less frequently than every year thereafter. (d) Support The Secretary shall provide financial and administrative support to the board.