; and (2) Congress does not enact a joint resolution described in section 4(b) during the period specified in section 4(a). (b) Establishment of independent commission Subject to subsection (a), there shall be established an independent commission to carry out the duties specified for it in this Act. The Commission shall be known as the Military Infrastructure Consolidation and Efficiency Commission of 2019 . (c) Composition and Appointment (1) Members and appointment The Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) Consultation In selecting individuals for nomination to be members of the Commission, the President should consult with— (A) the Speaker of the House of Representatives concerning the appointment of two members; (B) the majority leader of the Senate concerning the appointment of two members; (C) the minority leader of the House of Representatives concerning the appointment of one member; and (D) the minority leader of the Senate concerning the appointment of one member. (3) Chairman At the time the President nominates individuals for appointment to the Commission, the President shall designate one such individual who shall serve as the Chairman of the Commission. (4) Priority The President shall give priority consideration in the nomination of members of the Commission to individuals who— (A) have demonstrated expertise regarding the current and future operational and training requirements of the Armed Forces, professional military education, military installation infrastructure and environmental management, or the socioeconomic impact of military installations on states, regions, and local communities