,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #gfa ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #bf1 #bjbe,ms4 ,murkowski 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,schatz1 ,mr4 ,hickenlooper1 ,ms4 ,smith1 ,ms4 ,cortez ,masto1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,bennet1 ,ms4 ,duckworth1 ,mr4 ,sanders1 ,ms4 ,rosen1 ,mr4 ,kelly1 and ,mr4 ,heinrich7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,purposes4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,commission and ,subcommittee,subtitle ,a--,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states,sec4 #aja4 ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states4,subtitle ,b--,duties of the ,commission,sec4 #aaa4 ,duties of the ,commission4,subtitle ,c--,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee,sec4 #aba4 ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee4,,title ,,ii--,advisory ,committees ,subtitle ,a--,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee,sec4 #bja4 ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4,subtitle ,b--,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee,sec4 #baa4 ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4,,title ,,iii--,general ,provisions,sec4 #cja4 ,clarification4,sec4 #cjb4 ,burial management4,sec4 #cjc4 ,co-stewardship agreements4,sec4 #cjd4 ,no right of action4 #b4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to establish a ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states1 including other necessary advisory committees and subcommittees2 7#b7 to formally investigate1 document1 and report on the histories of ,indian ,boarding ,schools1 ,indian ,boarding ,school ,polices1 and the systematic and long-term effects of those schools and policies on ,native ,american peoples2 7#c7 to develop recommendations for ,federal efforts based on the findings of the ,commission2 and 7#d7 to promote healing for survivors of ,indian ,boarding ,schools1 the descendants of those survivors1 and the communities of those survivors4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states established by section #aja7;a74 7#b7 ,federal and religious truth and healing advisory committee ,the term ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee means the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee established by section #baa7;a74 7#c7 ,indian ,the term ,indian has the meaning given the term in section #faea of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdia74 7#d7 ,indian boarding school ,the term ,indian ,boarding ,school means-- 7,a7 a site of an institution that-- 7i7 provided on-site housing or overnight lodging2 7ii7 was described in ,federal records as providing formal academic or vocational training and instruction to ,native ,americans2 7iii7 received ,federal funds or other ,federal support2 and 7iv7 was operational before #aifi2 7,b7 a site of an institution identified by the ,department of the ,interior in appendices ,a and ,b of the report entitled ,federal ,indian ,boarding ,school ,initiative ,investigative ,report and dated ,may #bjbb 7or a successor report72 or 7,c7 any other institution that implemented ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies1 including an ,indian day school4 7#e7 ,indian boarding school policies ,the term ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies means ,federal laws1 policies1 and practices purported to assimilate and civilize ,native ,americans that included psychological1 physical1 sexual1 and mental abuse1 forced removal from home or community1 and identity-altering practices intended to terminate ,native languages1 cultures1 religions1 social organizations1 or connections to traditional land4 7#f7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#g7 ,native american ,the term ,native ,american means an individual who is-- 7,a7 an ,indian2 or 7,b7 a ,native ,hawaiian4 7#h7 ,native american truth and healing advisory committee ,the term ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee means the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee established by the ,commission under section #bja7;a74 7#i7 ,native hawaiian ,the term ,native ,hawaiian has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#aj7 ,native hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization means a private nonprofit organization that-- 7,a7 serves and represents the interests of ,native ,hawaiians2 7,b7 has as its primary and stated purpose the provision of services to ,native ,hawaiians2 7,c7 has ,native ,hawaiians serving in substantive and policymaking positions2 and 7,d7 has expertise in ,native ,hawaiian affairs4 7#aa7 ,office of hawaiian affairs ,the term ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#ab7 ,survivors truth and healing subcommittee ,the term ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee means the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee established by section #aba7;a74 7#ac7 ,trauma-informed care ,the term trauma-informed care means holistic psychological and health care practices that include promoting culturally responsive practices1 patient psychological1 physical1 and emotional safety1 and environments of healing1 trust1 peer support1 and recovery4 7#ad7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 ,i ,commission and ,subcommittee ,a ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states #aja4 ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the legislative branch a commission1 to be known as the ,truth and ,healing ,commission on ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,appointment ,nominees submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be appointed as members to the ,commission as follows3 7,a7 #a member shall be appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate1 in consultation with the ,chairperson of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,b7 #a member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate1 in consultation with the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,c7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 in consultation with the ,chair of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 #a member shall be appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 in consultation with the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 #a member shall be jointly appointed by the ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,nominations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,americans1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations may submit to the ,secretary of the ,interior nominations for individuals to be appointed as members of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #g days after the submission deadline for nominations described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall submit to ,congress a list of the individuals nominated under that subparagraph4 7,c7 ,qualifications 7i7 ,in general ,nominees to serve on the ,commission shall have significant experience in matters relating to-- 7,i7 overseeing or leading complex research initiatives with and for ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,americans2 7,,ii7 indigenous human rights law and policy2 7,,iii7 ,tribal court judicial and restorative justice systems and ,federal agencies1 such as participation as a ,tribal judge1 researcher1 or former presidentially appointed commissioner2 7,,iv7 providing and coordinating trauma-informed care and other health-related services to ,indian ,tribes and ,native ,americans2 or 7,v7 traditional and cultural resources and practices in ,native communities4 7ii7 ,additional qualifications ,in addition to the qualifications described in clause 7i71 each member of the ,commission shall be an individual of recognized integrity and empathy1 with a demonstrated commitment to the values of truth1 reconciliation1 healing1 and expertise in truth and healing endeavors that are traditionally and culturally appropriate so as to provide balanced points of view and expertise with respect to the duties of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,date ,members of the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 shall be appointed not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies2 removal 7,a7 ,period of appointment ,a member of the ,commission shall be appointed for a term that is the shorter of-- 7i7 #f years2 and 7ii7 the life of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,after all initial members of the ,commission are appointed and the initial business meeting of the ,commission has been convened under subsection 7c77#a71 a single vacancy in the ,commission-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,commission2 and 7ii7 shall be filled within #ij days in the same manner as was the original appointment4 7,c7 ,removal ,a quorum of members of the ,commission may remove a member of the ,commission only for neglect of duty or malfeasance4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate #f years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#f7 ,limitation ,no member of the ,commission may otherwise be an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,business meetings 7#a7 ,initial business meeting #ij days after the date on which all of the members of the ,commission are appointed under subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 the ,commission shall hold the initial business meeting of the ,commission-- 7,a7 to appoint a ,chairperson1 a ,vice ,chairperson1 and such other positions as determined necessary by the ,commission2 7,b7 to establish rules for meetings of the ,commission2 and 7,c7 to appoint members of-- 7i7 the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee under section #aba7;b77#a72 and 7ii7 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee under section #bja7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,subsequent business meetings ,after the initial business meeting of the ,commission is held under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#c7 ,advisory and subcommittee committees designees ,each ,commission business meeting shall include participation by #b non-voting designees from each of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 as appointed in accordance with section #aba7;c77#a77;,d71 section #bja7;e77#a77;,c71 and section #baa7;c77#a77;,b71 as applicable4 7#d7 ,format of meetings ,a business meeting of the ,commission may be conducted in-person or virtually4 7#e7 ,quorum required ,a business meeting of the ,commission may be held only after a quorum1 established in accordance with subsection 7d71 is present4 7d7 ,quorum ,a simple majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum for a business meeting4 7e7 ,rules ,the ,commission may establish1 by a majority vote1 any rules for the conduct of ,commission business1 in accordance with this section and other applicable law4 7f7 ,commission personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of commissioners ,a member of the ,commission shall be compensated at a daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for grade #e of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day1 not to exceed #aj days per month1 for which a member is engaged in the performance of their duties under this ,act1 limited to convening meetings1 including public or private meetings to receive testimony in furtherance of the duties of the ,commission and the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7#c7 ,detail of government employees ,any ,federal ,government employee1 with the approval of the head of the appropriate ,federal agency and at the request of the ,commission1 may be detailed to the ,commission without-- 7,a7 reimbursement to the agency of that employee2 and 7,b7 interruption or loss of civil service status1 benefits1 or privileges4 7g7 ,powers of commission 7#a7 ,convenings and information ,the ,commission may1 for the purpose of carrying out this ,act-- 7,a7 hold such convenings and sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such information1 virtually or in-person1 as the ,commission may determine necessary to accomplish the purposes of this ,act2 7,b7 conduct or request such interdisciplinary research1 investigation1 or analysis of such information and documents1 records1 or other data as the ,commission may determine necessary to accomplish the purposes of this ,act1 including-- 7i7 securing1 directly from a ,federal agency1 such information as the ,commission considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this ,act2 and 7ii7 requesting the head of any relevant ,tribal or ,state agency to provide to the ,commission such information as the ,commission considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this ,act2 7,c7 request such records1 papers1 correspondence1 memoranda1 documents1 books1 videos1 oral histories1 recordings1 or any other paper or electronic material1 as the ,commission may determine necessary to accomplish the purposes of this ,act2 7,d7 oversee1 direct1 and collaborate with the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee to accomplish the purposes of this ,act2 and 7,e7 coordinate with ,federal and non-,federal entities to preserve and archive1 as appropriate1 any gifts1 documents1 or other property received while carrying out the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,contracting2 volunteer services 7,a7 ,contracting ,the ,commission may1 to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriations ,acts1 and in accordance with applicable law1 enter into contracts and other agreements with public agencies1 private organizations1 and individuals to enable the ,commission to carry out the duties of the ,commission under this ,act4 7,b7 ,volunteer and uncompensated services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission may accept and use such voluntary and uncompensated services as the ,commission determines to be necessary4 7,c7 ,general services administration ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall provide1 on request of the ,commission1 on a reimbursable basis1 administrative support and other services for the performance of the functions of the ,commission under this ,act4 7#c7 ,postal services ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,gifts1 fundraising1 and disbursement 7,a7 ,gifts and donations 7i7 ,in general ,the ,commission may accept1 use1 and dispose of any gift1 donation1 service1 property1 or other record or recording to accomplish the purposes of this ,act4 7ii7 ,return of gifts and donations ,on termination of the ,commission under subsection 7b77#e71 any gifts1 unspent donations1 property1 or other record or recording accepted by the ,commission under clause 7i7 shall be-- 7,i7 returned to the donor that made the donation under that clause2 or 7,,ii7 archived under subparagraph 7,e74 7,b7 ,fundraising ,the ,commission may1 on the affirmative vote of #ce of the members of the ,commission1 solicit funds to accomplish the purposes of this ,act4 7,c7 ,disbursement ,the ,commission may1 on the affirmative vote of #ce of the members of the ,commission1 approve a spending plan of funds to accomplish the purposes of this ,act4 7,d7 ,tax documents ,the ,commission 7or a designee7 shall1 on request of a donor under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 provide tax documentation to that donor for any tax-deductible gift made by that donor under those subparagraphs4 7,e7 ,archiving ,the ,commission shall coordinate with the ,library of ,congress and the ,smithsonian ,institution to archive and preserve relevant gifts or donations received under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7h7 ,convening 7#a7 ,convening protocol 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the initial business meeting of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 the ,commission1 #c designees from the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and #c designees from the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall hold a meeting to recommend rules1 protocols1 and formats for convenings carried out under this subsection4 7,b7 ,rules and protocols ,not later than #de days after the initial meeting described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall finalize rules1 protocols1 and formats for convenings carried out under this subsection by a #ce majority in attendance at a meeting of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,additional meetings ,the ,commission and designees described in subparagraph 7,a7 may hold additional meetings1 as necessary1 to amend1 by a #ce majority in attendance at a meeting of the ,commission1 the rules1 protocols1 and formats for convenings established under that subparagraph4 7#b7 ,announcement of convenings ,not later than #cj days before the date of a convening under this subsection1 the ,commission shall announce the location and details of the convening4 7#c7 ,minimum number of convenings ,the ,commission shall hold-- 7,a7 not fewer than #a convening in each of the #ab regions of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and in ,hawai#8i during the life of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 beginning #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 not fewer than #a convening in each quarter to receive testimony each calendar year until the date on which the ,commission submits the final report of the ,commission under section #aaa7;e77#c74 7#d7 ,opportunity to provide testimony ,no person or entity shall be denied the opportunity to provide relevant testimony or information at a convening held under this subsection1 except at the discretion of the ,chairperson of the ,commission 7or a designee74 7i7 ,federal advisory committee act applicability ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,commission4 7j7 ,congressional ,accountability ,act applicability ,for purposes of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq47-- 7#a7 any individual who is an employee of the ,commission shall be considered a covered employee under the ,act2 and 7#b7 the ,commission shall be considered an employing office under the ,act2 and 7#c7 a member of the ,commission shall be considered a covered employee under the ,act4 7k7 ,consultation or engagement with ,native ,americans1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations ,in carrying out the duties of the ,commission under section #aaa1 the ,commission shall meaningfully consult or engage1 as appropriate1 in a timely manner with ,native ,americans1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7l7 ,funding ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to section #aje of the ,indian ,land ,consolidation ,act ,amendments of #bjjj 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-dfb7 and section #djc of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc71 #ij1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out this ,act4 ,b ,duties of the ,commission #aaa4 ,duties of the ,commission 7a7 ,investigation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall conduct a comprehensive interdisciplinary investigation of ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies1 including the social1 cultural1 economic1 emotional1 and physical effects of ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in the ,united ,states on ,native ,american communities1 ,indian ,tribes1 survivors of ,indian ,boarding ,schools1 families of those survivors1 and their descendants4 7#b7 ,matters to be investigated ,the matters to be investigated by the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 conducting a comprehensive review of existing research and historical records of ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies and any documentation1 scholarship1 or other resources relevant to the purposes of this ,act from-- 7i7 any archive or any other document storage location1 notwithstanding the location of that archive or document storage location2 and 7ii7 any research conducted by private individuals1 private entities1 and non-,federal ,government entities1 whether domestic or foreign1 including religious institutions2 7,b7 collaborating with the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee to obtain all relevant information from-- 7i7 the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 and institutions or organizations1 including religious institutions or organizations1 that operated an ,indian ,boarding ,school1 carried out ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies1 or have information that the ,commission determines to be relevant to the investigation of the ,commission2 and 7ii7 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,americans1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations2 and 7,c7 conducting a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies on ,native ,american students and alumni1 including the impact on cultures1 traditions1 and languages4 7#c7 ,research related to objects1 artifacts1 and real property ,if the ,commission conducts a comprehensive review of research described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 that focuses on objects1 artifacts1 or real or personal property that are in the possession or control of private individuals1 private entities1 or non-,federal ,government entities within the ,united ,states1 the ,commission may enter into a contract or agreement to acquire1 hold1 curate1 or maintain those objects1 artifacts1 or real or personal property until the objects1 artifacts1 or real or personal property can be properly repatriated or returned1 consistent with applicable ,federal law1 subject to the condition that no ,federal funds may be used to purchase those objects1 artifacts1 or real or personal property4 7b7 ,meetings and convenings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall hold1 with the advice of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee and the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 and in coordination with1 as relevant1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 as part of its investigation under subsection 7a71 safe1 trauma-informed1 and culturally appropriate public or private meetings or convenings to receive testimony relating to that investigation4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,commission shall ensure that meetings and convenings held under paragraph 7#a7 provide access to adequate trauma-informed care services for participants1 attendees1 and communities during and following the meetings and convenings where the ,commission receives testimony1 including ensuring that private space is available for survivors and descendants of survivors1 family members1 and other community members to receive trauma-informed care services4 7c7 ,recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall make recommendations to ,congress relating to the investigation carried out under subsection 7a71 which shall be included in the final report required under subsection 7e77#c74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,recommendations made under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 recommendations relating to-- 7,a7 in light of ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian law1 ,tribal customary law1 tradition1 custom1 and practice1 how the ,federal ,government can meaningfully acknowledge the role of the ,federal ,government in supporting ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies in all issue areas that the ,commission determines relevant1 including appropriate forms of memorialization1 preservation of records1 objects1 artifacts1 and burials2 7,b7 how modification of existing statutes1 procedures1 regulations1 policies1 budgets1 and practices will1 in the determination of the ,commission1 address the findings of the ,commission and ongoing effects of ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies2 7,c7 how the ,federal ,government can promote public awareness of1 and education about1 ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies and the impacts of those policies1 including through coordinating with the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 the ,smithsonian ,institution1 and other relevant institutions and organizations2 and 7,d7 the views of religious institutions4 7d7 ,duties related to burials ,the ,commission shall1 with respect to burial sites associated with ,indian ,boarding ,schools-- 7#a7 coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 lineal descendants1 ,indian ,tribes1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 ,federal agencies1 institutions1 and organizations to locate and identify1 in a culturally appropriate manner1 marked and unmarked burial sites1 including cemeteries1 unmarked graves1 and mass burial sites1 where students of ,indian ,boarding ,schools were originally or later interred2 7#b7 locate1 document1 analyze1 and coordinate the preservation or continued preservation of records and information relating to the interment of students1 including any records held by ,federal1 ,state1 international1 or local entities or religious institutions or organizations2 and 7#c7 share1 to the extent practicable1 with affected lineal descendants1 ,indian ,tribes1 and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs burial locations and the identities of children who attended ,indian ,boarding ,schools4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual reports to congress ,not less frequently than annually until the year before the year in which the ,commission terminates1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the activities of the ,commission during the previous year1 including an accounting of funds and gifts received and expenditures made1 the progress made1 and any barriers encountered in carrying out this ,act4 7#b7 ,commission initial report ,not later than #d years after the date on which a majority of the members of the ,commission are appointed under section #aja7;b77#a71 the ,commission shall submit to the individuals described in paragraph 7#d71 and make publicly available1 an initial report containing-- 7,a7 a detailed review of existing research1 including documentation1 scholarship1 or other resources shared with the ,commission that further the purposes of this ,act2 7,b7 a detailed statement of the initial findings and conclusions of the ,commission2 and 7,c7 a detailed statement of the initial recommendations of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,commission final report ,before the termination of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall submit to the individuals described in paragraph 7#d71 and make publicly available1 a final report containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations of the ,commission that have been agreed on by the vote of a majority of the members of the ,commission and #ce of the members of each of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee and the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee4 7#d7 ,report recipients ,the individuals referred to in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 are-- 7,a7 the ,president2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7,c7 the ,attorney ,general2 7,d7 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 the ,secretary of ,education2 7,f7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7,g7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,h7 the ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,i7 the ,chairperson and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,j7 the ,co-,chairs of the ,congressional ,native ,american ,caucus2 7,k7 the ,executive ,director of the ,white ,house ,council on ,native ,american ,affairs2 7,l7 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,m7 the ,archivist of the ,united ,states2 7,n7 the ,librarian of ,congress2 and 7,o7 the ,director of the ,national ,museum of the ,american ,indian4 7#e7 ,additional commission responsibilities relating to the publication of the initial and final reports 7,a7 ,events relating to initial report 7i7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall hold not fewer than #b events in each region of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and in ,hawai#8i following publication of the initial report under paragraph 7#b7 to receive comments on the initial report4 7ii7 ,timing ,the schedule of events referred to in clause 7i7 shall be announced not later than #ij days after the date on which the initial report under paragraph 7#b7 is published4 7,b7 ,publication of final report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commission submits the final report under paragraph 7#c71 the ,commission1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall each make the final report publicly available on the website of the applicable agency4 7#f7 ,secretarial response to final report ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services receive the final report under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretaries shall each make publicly available a written response to recommendations for future action by those agencies1 if any1 contained in the final report1 and submit the written response to-- 7,a7 the ,president2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,c ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee #aba4 ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a subcommittee of the ,commission1 to be known as the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee4 7b7 ,membership1 nomination1 and appointment to the survivors truth and healing subcommittee 7#a7 ,membership ,the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall include #ae members1 to be appointed by the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,national ,native ,american ,boarding ,school ,healing ,coalition1 from among the nominees submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 of whom-- 7,a7 #ab shall be representatives from each of the #ab regions of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and #a shall be a representative from ,hawai#8i2 7,b7 #i shall be individuals who attended an ,indian ,boarding ,school of whom-- 7i7 not fewer than #b shall be individuals who graduated during the #e-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act from-- 7,i7 an ,indian ,boarding ,school in operation as of that date of the enactment2 or 7,,ii7 a ,bureau of ,indian ,education-funded school2 and 7ii7 all shall represent diverse regions of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 #e shall be descendants of individuals who attended ,indian ,boarding ,schools1 who shall represent diverse regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 #a shall be an educator who1 as of the date of the appointment-- 7i7 is employed at an ,indian ,boarding ,school2 or 7ii7 was employed at an ,indian ,boarding ,school during the #e-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,nominations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,americans1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations may submit to the ,secretary of the ,interior nominations for individuals to be appointed as members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee4 7,b7 ,submission ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide the ,commission with nominations submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 at the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a7 and the ,commission shall select the members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee from among those nominees4 7#c7 ,date 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall appoint all members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee during the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a74 7,b7 ,failure to appoint ,if the ,commission fails to appoint all members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chair of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 with the concurrence of the ,vice ,chair of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 shall appoint individuals1 in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 to all vacant positions of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee not later than #cj days after the date of the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a74 7#d7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies2 removal 7,a7 ,period of appointment ,a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall be appointed for an automatically renewable term of #b years4 7,b7 ,vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee may vacate the position at any time and for any reason4 7ii7 ,effect2 filling of vacancy ,a vacancy in the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee-- 7,i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee if a simple majority of the positions of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee are filled2 and 7,,ii7 shall be filled within #ij days in the same manner as was the original appointment4 7,c7 ,removal ,a quorum of members of the ,commission may remove a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee only for neglect of duty or malfeasance4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall terminate #ij days after the date on which the ,commission submits the final report required under section #aaa7;e77#c74 7#f7 ,limitation ,no member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee may otherwise be an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,business meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee are appointed under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall hold an initial business meeting-- 7,a7 to appoint-- 7i7 a ,chairperson1 who shall also serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7ii7 a ,vice ,chairperson1 who shall also serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 and 7iii7 other positions1 as determined necessary by the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee2 7,b7 to establish1 with the advice of the ,commission1 rules for the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee2 7,c7 to appoint #c designees to fulfill the responsibilities described in section #aja7;h77#a77;,a72 and 7,d7 to appoint1 with the advice of the ,commission1 #b members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee to serve as non-voting designees on the ,commission in accordance with section #aja7;c77#c74 7#b7 ,subsequent business meetings ,after the initial business meeting of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee is held under paragraph 7#a71 the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#c7 ,format of business meetings ,a business meeting of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee may be conducted in-person or virtually4 7#d7 ,quorum required ,a business meeting of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee may be held only after a quorum1 established in accordance with subsection 7d71 is present4 7d7 ,quorum ,a simple majority of the members of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall constitute a quorum for a business meeting4 7e7 ,rules ,the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 with the advice of the ,commission1 may establish1 by a majority vote1 any rules for the conduct of business1 in accordance with this section and other applicable law4 7f7 ,duties ,the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall-- 7#a7 assist the ,commission1 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee in coordinating public and private convenings1 including providing advice to the ,commission on developing criteria and protocols for convenings2 7#b7 provide advice and evaluate ,committee recommendations relating to the commemoration and public education relating to ,indian ,boarding ,schools and ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies2 7#c7 assist the ,commission-- 7,a7 in the production of the initial and final reports required under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively1 of section #aaa7;e72 and 7,b7 by providing such other advice1 or fulfilling such other requests1 as may be required by the ,commission2 and 7#d7 coordinate with the ,commission1 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 7g7 ,consultation or engagement with native americans1 indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 the office of hawaiian affairs1 and native hawaiian organizations ,in carrying out the duties of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee under subsection 7f71 the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall meaningfully consult or engage1 as appropriate1 in a timely manner with ,native ,americans1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7h7 ,federal advisory committee act applicability ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee4 7i7 ,congressional ,accountability ,act applicability ,for purposes of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq471 any individual who is a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall be considered a covered employee under the ,act4 7j7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of members ,a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall be compensated at a daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for grade #g1 step #a1 of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day1 not to exceed #aj days per month1 for which a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee is engaged in the performance of their duties under this ,act limited to convening meetings1 including public and private meetings to receive testimony in furtherance of the duties of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee and the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee4 ,,ii ,advisory ,committees ,a ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee #bja4 ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commission shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,membership1 nomination1 and appointment to the native american truth and healing advisory committee 7#a7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall include #ai members1 to be appointed by the ,commission from among the nominees submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 of whom-- 7i7 #a shall be the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,commission1 who shall serve as the ,chairperson of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7ii7 #a shall be the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 who shall serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7iii7 #a shall be the ,secretary of the ,interior1 or a designee1 who shall serve as the ,secretary of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7iv7 #ab shall be representatives from each of the #ab regions of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and #a shall be a representative from ,hawai#8i2 7v7 #a shall represent the ,national ,native ,american ,boarding ,school ,healing ,coalition2 7vi7 #a shall represent the ,national ,association of ,tribal ,historic ,preservation ,officers2 and 7vii7 #a shall represent the ,national ,indian ,education ,association4 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,not fewer than #b members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall have experience with health care or mental health1 traditional healing or cultural practices1 counseling1 or working with survivors1 or descendants of survivors1 of ,indian ,boarding ,schools to ensure that the ,commission considers culturally responsive support for survivors1 families1 and communities4 7#b7 ,nominations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,americans1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations may submit to the ,secretary of the ,interior nominations for individuals to be appointed as members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 7,b7 ,submission ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide the ,commission with nominations submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 at the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a7 and the ,commission shall select the members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee from among those nominees4 7#c7 ,date 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall appoint all members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee during the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a74 7,b7 ,failure to appoint ,if the ,commission fails to appoint all members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chair of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 with the concurrence of the ,vice ,chair of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate1 shall appoint1 in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 individuals to all vacant positions of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee not later than #cj days after the date of the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a74 7#d7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,period of appointment ,a member of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for an automatically renewable term of #b years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee if a simple majority of the positions of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee are filled2 and 7ii7 shall be filled within #ij days in the same manner as was the original appointment4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall terminate #ij days after the date on which the ,commission submits the final report required under section #aaa7;e77#c74 7#f7 ,limitation ,no member of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee 7other than the member described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii77 may otherwise be an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,quorum ,a simple majority of the members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum4 7d7 ,removal ,a quorum of members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may remove another member only for neglect of duty or malfeasance4 7e7 ,business meetings 7#a7 ,initial business meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee are appointed under subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall hold an initial business meeting-- 7,a7 to establish rules for the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 to appoint #c designees to fulfill the responsibilities described in section #aja7;h77#a77;,a72 and 7,c7 to appoint #b members of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee to serve as non-voting designees on the ,commission in accordance with section #aja7;c77#c74 7#b7 ,subsequent business meetings ,after the initial business meeting of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee is held under paragraph 7#a71 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#c7 ,format of business meetings ,a meeting of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may be conducted in-person or virtually4 7#d7 ,quorum required ,a business meeting of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may be held only after a quorum1 established in accordance with subsection 7c71 is present4 7f7 ,rules ,the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may establish1 with the advice of the ,commission1 by a majority vote1 any rules for the conduct of business1 in accordance with this section and other applicable law4 7g7 ,duties ,the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7#a7 serve as an advisory body to the ,commission2 7#b7 assist the ,commission in organizing and carrying out culturally appropriate public and private convenings relating to the duties of the ,commission2 7#c7 assist the ,commission in determining what documentation from ,federal and religious organizations and institutions may be necessary to fulfill the duties of the ,commission2 7#d7 assist the ,commission in the production of the initial report and final report required under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively1 of section #aaa7;e72 7#e7 coordinate with the ,commission1 the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee2 and 7#f7 provide advice to1 or fulfill such other requests by1 the ,commission as the ,commission may require to carry out the purposes described in section #b4 7h7 ,consultation or engagement with native americans1 indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 the office of hawaiian affairs1 and native hawaiian organizations ,in carrying out the duties of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7g71 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall meaningfully consult or engage1 as appropriate1 in a timely manner with ,native ,americans1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7i7 ,federal advisory committee act applicability ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 7j7 ,congressional ,accountability ,act applicability ,for purposes of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq471 any individual who is a member of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall be considered a covered employee under the ,act4 7k7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of members ,a member of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall be compensated at a daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for grade #g1 step #a1 of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day1 not to exceed #ad days per month1 for which a member is engaged in the performance of their duties under this ,act1 limited to convening meetings1 including public and private meetings to receive testimony in furtherance of the duties of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee and the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 ,b ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee #baa4 ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of the ,interior an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,membership and appointment to the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,membership ,the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall include #bj members1 of whom-- 7,a7 #a shall be the ,chairperson of the ,commission1 who shall serve as the ,chairperson of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 #a shall be the ,chairperson of the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee1 who shall serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7,c7 #a shall be the ,white ,house ,domestic ,policy ,advisor1 who shall serve as the ,secretary of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 7,d7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,bureau of ,trust ,funds ,administration 7or a designee72 7,e7 #a shall be the ,archivist of the ,united ,states 7or a designee72 7,f7 #a shall be the ,librarian of ,congress 7or a designee72 7,g7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,department of the ,interior ,library 7or a designee72 7,h7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service 7or a designee72 7,i7 #a shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,mental ,health and ,substance ,abuse of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7or a designee72 7,j7 #a shall be the ,commissioner of the ,administration for ,native ,americans of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7or a designee72 7,k7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,national ,institutes of ,health 7or a designee72 7,l7 #a shall be the ,senior ,program ,director of the ,office of ,native ,hawaiian ,relations of the ,department of the ,interior 7or a designee72 7,m7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,office of ,indian ,education of the ,department of ,education 7or a designee72 7,n7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,rural1 ,insular1 and ,native ,american ,achievement ,programs of the ,department of ,education 7or a designee72 7,o7 #a shall be the ,chair of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation 7or a designee72 7,p7 #a shall be the ,assistant ,secretary of ,indian ,affairs 7or a designee72 7,q7 #a shall be the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,education 7or a designee72 and 7,r7 #c shall be representatives employed by1 or representatives of1 religious institutions1 to be appointed by the ,white ,house ,office of ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships in consultation with relevant religious institutions4 7#b7 ,period of service2 vacancies2 removal 7,a7 ,period of service ,a member of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall serve for an automatically renewable term of #b years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy in the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee if a simple majority of the positions of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee are filled2 and 7ii7 shall be filled within #ij days in the same manner as was the original appointment4 7,c7 ,removal ,a quorum of members of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may remove a member of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee only for neglect of duty or malfeasance4 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall terminate #ij days after the date on which the ,commission submits the final report required under section #aaa7;e77#c74 7c7 ,business meetings 7#a7 ,initial business meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date of the initial business meeting of the ,commission under section #aja7;c77#a71 the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall hold an initial business meeting-- 7,a7 to establish rules for the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,b7 to appoint #b members of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee to serve as non-voting designees on the ,commission in accordance with section #aja7;c77#c74 7#b7 ,subsequent business meetings ,after the initial business meeting of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee is held under paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson4 7#c7 ,format of business meetings ,a business meeting of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may be conducted in-person or virtually4 7#d7 ,quorum required ,a business meeting of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may be held only after a quorum1 established in accordance with subsection 7d71 is present4 7d7 ,quorum ,a simple majority of the members of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall constitute a quorum for a business meeting4 7e7 ,rules ,the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee may establish1 with the advice of the ,commission1 by a majority vote1 any rules for the conduct of business1 in accordance with this section and other applicable law4 7f7 ,duties ,the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall-- 7#a7 ensure the effective and timely coordination among ,federal agencies and religious institutions in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act2 7#b7 assist the ,commission and the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee in coordinating-- 7,a7 meetings and other related public and private convenings2 and 7,b7 the collection1 organization1 and preservation of information obtained from witnesses and by other ,federal agencies and religious institutions2 7#c7 ensure the timely submission to the ,commission of materials1 documents1 testimony1 and such other information as the ,commission determines to be necessary to carry out the duties of the ,commission2 and 7#d7 coordinate with the ,commission1 the ,native ,american ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee1 and the ,survivors ,truth and ,healing ,subcommittee to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 7g7 ,consultation or engagement with native americans1 indian tribes1 tribal organizations1 the office of hawaiian affairs1 and native hawaiian organizations ,in carrying out the duties of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7f71 the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall meaningfully consult or engage1 as appropriate1 in a timely manner with ,native ,americans1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7h7 ,nondisclosure 7#a7 ,privacy ,act of #aigd applicability ,subsection 7b7 of section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 shall not apply to the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,freedom of ,information ,act applicability ,records and other communications in the possession of the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee shall be exempt from disclosure under subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7#c7 ,federal advisory committee act applicability ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to the ,federal and ,religious ,truth and ,healing ,advisory ,committee4 ,,iii ,general ,provisions #cja4 ,clarification ,the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 shall apply to cultural items 7as defined in section #b of that ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja77 relating to an ,indian ,boarding ,school or ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies regardless of interpretation of applicability by a ,federal agency4 #cjb4 ,burial management ,federal agencies shall permit reburial of cultural items relating to an ,indian ,boarding ,school or ,indian ,boarding ,school ,policies that have been repatriated pursuant to the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq471 or returned to a lineal descendant1 ,indian ,tribe1 or ,native ,hawaiian organization by any other disinterment process1 on any ,federal land as agreed to by the relevant parties4 #cjc4 ,co-stewardship agreements ,a ,federal agency that carries out activities pursuant to this ,act or that created or controls a cemetery with remains of an individual who attended an ,indian ,boarding ,school or an ,indian ,boarding ,school may enter into a co-stewardship agreement for the management of the cemetery or ,indian ,boarding ,school4 #cjd4 ,no right of action ,nothing in this ,act creates a private right of action to seek administrative or judicial relief4