§1397n–6 Commission on Social Impact Partnerships

Summary

Creates a nine-member Commission on Social Impact Partnerships. The Commission must help the Secretary and the Federal Interagency Council on Social Impact Partnerships by reviewing funding applications, recommending which social impact partnership agreements and feasibility studies should get money, and providing other help or information when asked. The nine members are appointed by the President (who is the Chair) and by leaders of the Senate and House and by the chairs and ranking members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. Members must have experience in finance, economics, pay-for-performance or program evaluation, or have work related to the outcomes in this law, or be able to judge whether project metrics and evaluations are rigorous and evidence-based. Appointments had to be made within 120 days after February 9, 2018, and vacancies must be filled within 90 days; if a member of Congress does not appoint someone in time, the President may pick for them. The Commission may operate with as few as five members until all are appointed. Three members serve 2 years, three serve 3 years, and three (including the Chair) serve 4 years; terms are set by unanimous choice or by random selection if needed. Vacancies are filled the same way as the original appointment. Members do not need Senate confirmation.