cause to begin such hearing at an earlier date. (i) Equal representation of witnesses Each co-chair shall be entitled to select an equal number of witnesses for each hearing held by the joint committee. (ii) Written statement A witness appearing before the joint committee shall file a written statement of proposed testimony at least 2 calendar days before the appearance of the witness, unless the requirement is waived by the co-chairs, following their determination that there is good cause for failure to comply with such requirement. (B) Meetings The co-chairs of the joint committee shall make a public announcement of the date, place, and time of any public meeting to be held, not less than 48 hours in advance of that meeting. (3) Member involvement If the co-chairs are unable to agree on a date, place, time, or subject matter with respect to a hearing or meeting, a majority of the members of the joint committee may decide (in writing) such issue and notify all such members of the decision. (g) Technical assistance Upon written request of the co-chairs, a Federal agency, including legislative branch agencies, shall provide technical assistance to the joint committee in order for the joint committee to carry out its duties. (h) Staffing To enable the joint committee to carry out the purposes of this section, the joint committee shall use the services of existing staff of the House of Representatives and the Senate. (i) Expenses Expenses of the joint committee shall be paid from— (1) the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives upon vouchers signed by the co-chair of the joint committee who is appointed by the Speaker