; and (ii) in an amount not exceeding $1,000,000, for any subsequent violation. (2) Fees and costs In a civil action under this section, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney’s fee and costs. The United States shall be liable for such fees and costs to the extent provided by section 2412 of title 28, United States Code. (e) Intervention in civil actions Upon timely application, any person may intervene in a civil action commenced by the Attorney General under subsection (a) or (b) which involves an alleged violation of section 7 with respect to which such person is an aggrieved person or a conciliation agreement to which such person is a party. 11. Federal Health Equity Commission (a) Establishment of Commission (1) In general There is established the Federal Health Equity Commission (hereinafter in this section referred to as the Commission ). (2) Membership The Commission shall be composed of 8 members. Not more than 4 of the members shall at any one time be of the same political party. Members shall have recognized expertise in and personal experience with racial and ethnic health disparities, health care needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations, and health equity as a vehicle for improving health status and health outcomes. Members shall be appointed to the commission as follows: (A) Four members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President. (B) Two members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, upon the recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, and of the members appointed pursuant to this subparagraph not more than one shall be appointed from the same political party. (C) Two members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon the recommendations of the majority leader and the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and of the members appointed pursuant to this subparagraph not more