White House Fellows Program Authorization Act

(a) In general. There is established in the Executive Office of the President a program to be known as the White House Fellows Program, the purpose of which is to provide outstanding citizens of the United States with first-hand experience working at senior levels of the Federal Government and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of the Nation.

(b) Commission. There is established the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships (in this Act referred to as the Commission), which shall continue the functions performed under Executive Order 11183 (as amended) as of the date of enactment of this Act.

(c) Membership

(1) Appointment. The Commission shall be composed of not more than 30 members, appointed by the President, who shall serve without compensation for their service on the Commission.

(2) Qualifications. Members shall be private citizens of the United States broadly representative of the regions, professions, and backgrounds of the Nation, and shall be selected on a nonpartisan basis.

(3) Chair. The President shall designate a Chair of the Commission from among its members.

(4) Terms. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the President.

(d) Duties of the commission. The Commission shall—

(1) establish criteria and procedures for the recruitment, screening, and selection of Fellows, consistent with section 5;

(2) recommend to the President the individuals to be selected as Fellows in each program year;

(3) design and oversee an educational program for Fellows, including seminars, roundtable discussions, and study travel; and

(4) submit the report required under section 8.