Recommendations

(a) Advisory committee (1) In general The Attorney General and the Commission shall establish a standing advisory committee (referred to in this section as the Committee) on accessible web content and applications. The Committee shall be operated and receive resources in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), as an advisory committee under the authority of the Attorney General and Commission. (2) Composition In establishing the Committee, the Attorney General and the Commission— (A) shall include on the Committee— (i) individuals with disabilities (comprising a majority of the members of the Committee) who are— (I) individuals who are blind (including who have low vision), deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind; (II) individuals who have speech disabilities; (III) individuals with physical disabilities including those with limited to no manual dexterity; and (IV) individuals who have disabilities not specified in any of subclauses (I) through (III); (ii) experts regarding accessible web content and applications for individuals with disabilities; and (iii) at least one representative from the United States Access Board; and (B) may include on the Committee representatives of— (i) State and local government; (ii) covered entities, including such entities who are small entities; (iii) commercial providers; (iv) testing entities; and (v) other entities determined to be appropriate by the Attorney General and the Commission. (3) Functions The Committee shall provide responsive advice and guidance to the Attorney General and the Commission, for purposes of carrying out this Act, by— (A) conducting public meetings twice per year, at a minimum; (B) submitting reports and recommendations to the Attorney General and Commission, and making the reports and recommendations publicly available, every 2 years at a minimum; and (C) otherwise assisting the Attorney General and Commission in identifying and understanding the impact and implications of innovations with regard to accessible web content and applications. (b) Conferring The Attorney General and the Commission, in carrying out this Act, shall confer with the National Council on Disability, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, or any other Federal department or agency that may have relevant expertise or experience.