Membership

(a) Composition The Select Committee shall be composed of not more than 13 Senators, appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate. (b) Appointments In making recommendations under subsection (a), the President pro tempore of the Senate shall consider the qualifications, experience, and expertise of Senators with respect to artificial intelligence and matters within the jurisdiction of the Select Committee. (c) Vacancies Any vacancy in the membership of the Select Committee— (1) shall not affect the powers of the Select Committee; and (2) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (d) Leadership (1) Chairperson The majority leader of the Senate shall designate a member of the Select Committee from the majority party to serve as Chairperson of the Select Committee. (2) Ranking minority member The minority leader of the Senate shall designate a member of the Select Committee from the minority party to serve as ranking minority member of the Select Committee. (e) Subcommittees The Select Committee may establish such subcommittees as it considers necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this resolution, subject to the Standing Rules of the Senate and the rules of the Select Committee.