; or (B) the evidence in support of such scientific basis is insufficient. (d) Membership The Panel shall be composed of— (1) the Assistant Secretary for Health, who shall serve as the Chair of the Panel; and (2) 6 experts who each have experience in scientific review or oversight, to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, from a list of individuals jointly nominated for appointment by— (A) the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (B) the minority leader of the House of Representatives; (C) the majority leader of the Senate; and (D) the minority leader of the Senate. (e) Committee consultation In nominating individuals under subsection (d), the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate shall consult with— (1) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. (f) Terms (1) In general Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), members of the Panel shall be appointed for a term of 6 years and may be reappointed. (2) Terms of initial appointees As designated by the President at the time of appointment, of the members first appointed— (A) 2 members shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; (B) 2 members shall be appointed for a term of 4 years