SEC-943 -- NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MANUFACTURED HOUSING. (a) Purpose.-The purpose of this section is to establish a national commission to develop recommendations for modernizing the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. (b) Establishment of Commission.-There is established a commission to be known as the National Commission on Manufactured Housing (in this section referred to as the "Commission"). (c) Composition of Commission.- (1) In general.-The Commission shall consist of the Secretary and 16 members appointed, not later than 60 days after funds are provided as described in subsection (f) or made available from non-Federal sources, as follows: (A) 8 members shall be appointed by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Affairs of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate (4 members by each); and (B) 8 members shall be appointed by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs of the House of Representatives (4 members by each). (2) Appointment criteria.-The 8 members of the Commission appointed under each of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) shall include- (A) 2 individuals who are elected public officials at the State or local level; (B) 2 individuals with knowledge and experience concerning the manufactured housing industry; (C) 2 individuals chosen from organizations with more than a 2-year history of representing consumer or community interests on housing issues; (D) 1 individual with knowledge and experience concerning the development and implementation of building codes; and (E) 1 individual who occupies a manufactured home and is affiliated with an association representing manufactured home owners. (3) Chairperson.-The Commission shall elect a chairperson from among members of the Commission. (4) Quorum.-A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (5) Voting.-Each member of the Commission shall be entitled to 1 vote, and all votes shall be given equal weight. (6) Vacancies.-Any vacancy on the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (7) Prohibition on additional pay.-Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the Commission. (d) Functions of the Commission.- (1) In general.-The Commission shall study and investigate the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and current construction and safety regulatory standards applicable to manufactured housing. In conducting the study, the Commission shall- (A) consult with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and other agencies and housing authorities at the Federal, State, and local level, consumer groups, manufactured housing industry representatives, and other interested parties to assess the effectiveness of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974; (B) consider deletion of the reference to the permanent chassis in the existing definition of a manufactured home and the effect of such a change on the affordability and durability of manufactured homes; (C) examine the implications for State regulatory jurisdiction over modular housing, in the event of changes in definitions and standards relating to manufactured housing; (D) consider the need for additional and revised standards applicable to manufactured housing, including, but not limited to standards in the areas of construction, installation, thermal insulation, energy efficiency, and fire safety; (E) review the current system of inspections of manufactured housing and enforcement of applicable standards and recommend improvements to the system; (F) consider the need for independent financing of inspection agencies to insure the autonomy of regulators; (G) evaluate the impact of the manufactured housing program under title I of the National Housing Act on the actuarial soundness of Federal mortgage insurance and secondary market programs, and the impact that proposed changes to current law would have on financing of these homes; and (H) develop an action plan containing specific recommendations for legislative and regulatory revisions to present law (taking into consideration the amendments contained in section 766 of the bill, H.R. 1180, 101st Congress, 2d Session, as passed by the House of Representatives) in order to modernize the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and a system for reviewing and updating applicable standards on an annual basis. (2) Final report.-Not later than 9 months after the Commission is established pursuant to subsection (b), the Commission shall submit to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and to the Congress a final report which shall contain the information, evaluations, and recommendations specified in paragraph (1). (e) Powers of Commission.- (1) Hearings.-The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places as the Commission may find advisable. (2) Rules and regulations.-The Commission may adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to establish its procedures and to govern the manner of its operations, organization, and personnel. (3) Assistance from federal agencies.- (A) Information.-The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States such data and information as the Commission may require for the purpose of carrying out this section. Upon request of the Commission, any such department or agency shall furnish such data or information. The Commission may acquire data or information directly from such departments or agencies to the same extent the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may acquire such data or information. (B) Administrative support.-The General Services Administration shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, such administrative support services as the Commission may request. (C) Personnel details.-Upon the request of the chairperson of the Commission, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, to the extent possible and subject to the discretion of the Secretary, detail any of the personnel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, on a nonreimbursable basis, to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties under this section. (4) Mails.-The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other Federal agencies. (5) Contracting.-The Commission may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts, enter into contracts necessary to carry out its duties under this section. (6) Advisory committee.-The Commission shall be considered an advisory committee within the meaning of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). (f) Authorization of Appropriations.-Of any amounts made available under section 501 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970, not more than $500,000 shall be available to carry out this section in fiscal year 1991. (g) Sunset.-The Commission shall terminate upon the expiration of the 9 months following the appointment of all the members under subsection (c).