; or (B) the Department of Justice with respect to litigation involving a matter described in subparagraph (A). (3) Compensation for services provided by another For purposes of section 203 of title 18, United States Code, and if a special government employee— (A) the Independent Insurance Advocate shall not be subject to the restrictions of subsection (a)(1) of section 203,of title 18, United States Code, for sharing in compensation earned by another for representations on matters covered by such section; and (B) a person shall not be subject to the restrictions of subsection (a)(2) of such section for sharing such compensation with the Independent Insurance Advocate. (i) Advisory, technical, and professional committees The Independent Insurance Advocate may appoint such special advisory, technical, or professional committees as may be useful in carrying out the functions of the Office and the members of such committees may be staff of the Office, or other persons, or both. (j) Mission and functions (1) Mission In carrying out the functions under this subsection, the mission of the Office shall be to act as an independent advocate on behalf of the interests of United States policyholders on prudential aspects of insurance matters of importance, and to provide perspective on protecting their interests, separate and apart from any other Federal agency or State insurance regulator. (2) Office The Office shall have the authority— (A) to coordinate Federal efforts on prudential aspects of international insurance matters, including representing the United States, as appropriate, in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (or a successor entity) and assisting the Secretary in negotiating covered agreements (as such term is defined in subsection (q)) in coordination with States (including State insurance commissioners) and the United States Trade Representative