“(a) Number and Appointment.—The Commission shall be composed of 16 members appointed as follows:“(1) Two members, each of whom shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President.
“(2) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Maryland.
“(3) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of Massachusetts.
“(4) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of New York.
“(5) One member, who shall be a qualified citizen described in subsection (b), appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
“(6) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
“(7) Three members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
“(8) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
“(9) Two members, at least one of whom shall be a Senator, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
“(b) Qualified Citizen.—A qualified citizen described in this subsection is a private citizen of the United States with—“(1) a demonstrated dedication to educating others about the importance of historical figures and events; and
“(2) substantial knowledge and appreciation of Frederick Douglass.
“(c) Time of Appointment.—Each initial appointment of a member of the Commission shall be made before the expiration of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 2, 2017].
“(d) Continuation of Membership.—If a member of the Commission was appointed to the Commission as a Member of Congress, and ceases to be a Member of Congress, that member may continue to serve on the Commission for not longer than the 30-day period beginning on the date that member ceases to be a Member of Congress.
“(e) Terms.—Each member shall be appointed for the life of the Commission.
“(f) Vacancies.—A vacancy in the Commission shall not affect the powers of the Commission but shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
“(g) Basic Pay.—Members shall serve on the Commission without pay.
“(h) Travel Expenses.—Each member shall receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
“(i) Quorum.—Six members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings.
“(j) Chair.—The Commission shall select a Chair from among the members of the Commission.
“(k) Meetings.—The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair. Periodically, the Commission shall hold a meeting in Rochester, New York.