50 USC 3529 - Medical advisory board

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3529.

Medical advisory board

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Duties

The Board shall—

(1)

conduct a study on the Office of Medical Services of the Agency, and submit reports regarding such study, in accordance with subsection (c); and

(2)

upon request, provide advice and guidance in connection with any independent review of the Office conducted by an inspector general.

(c)

Study

(1)

Objectives

In conducting the study under subsection (b)(1), the Board shall seek to—

(A)

contribute to the modernization and reform of the Office of Medical Services;

(B)

ensure that the activities of the Office are of the highest professional quality; and

(C)

ensure that all medical care provided by the Office is provided in accordance with the highest professional medical standards.

(2)

Reports

The Board shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees, in writing—

(A)

interim reports on the study; and

(B)

a final report on the study, which shall—

(i)

set forth in detail the findings of the study and the recommendations of the Board, based on such findings and taking into consideration the objectives under paragraph (1), regarding any changes to the activities of the Office of Medical Services; and

(ii)

include, as applicable, any additional or dissenting views submitted by a member of the Board.

(d)

Membership

(1)

Number and appointment

The Board shall be composed of 9 members, appointed as follows:

(A)

1 member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(B)

1 member appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.

(C)

1 member appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.

(D)

1 member appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.

(E)

1 member appointed by the Chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

(F)

1 member appointed by the ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

(G)

1 member appointed by the Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.

(H)

1 member appointed by the Vice Chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate.

(I)

1 member appointed by the Director of National Intelligence.

(2)

Chairperson

(3)

Criteria

The members appointed under paragraph (1) shall meet the following criteria:

(A)

Each member shall be a recognized expert in at least 1 medical field, as demonstrated by appropriate credentials.

(B)

Each member shall possess significant and diverse medical experience, including clinical experience.

(C)

Each member shall be eligible to hold an appropriate security clearance.

(4)

Terms

(A)

In general

(B)

Vacancies

(5)

Compensation and travel expenses

(A)

Compensation

(B)

Exception for Federal employees

(C)

Travel expenses

(6)

Detailees

(A)

In general

(B)

Clearance

(e)

Meetings

(1)

Board meetings

(2)

Meetings with Congress

(f)

Information access

(1)

In general

(2)

Exception

(3)

Notification requirement

(4)

Briefings

(g)

Termination

(h)

Definitions

(June 20, 1949, ch. 227, § 28, as added Pub. L. 117–103, div. X, title VI, § 602(a), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 992.)

cite as: 50 USC 3529