§2903 Japan-united States Friendship Commission

Summary

Creates a Japan‑United States Friendship Commission. It is made up of the members of the U.S. Panel of the Joint Committee on United States‑Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation, two Representatives appointed by the Speaker at the start of each Congress or to fill vacancies, two Senators appointed by the President pro tempore at the start of each Congress or to fill vacancies, the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Chair of the U.S. Panel is the Commission Chair, and a majority of members is a quorum. Members who are not full‑time federal employees and who are not Members of Congress may be paid for Commission work at rates set by the President but not above the GS–18 rate in section 5332 of title 5 (including travel time), and may receive travel expenses and per diem under section 5703 of title 5. The Commission must meet at least twice each year.