; (7) coordinate with international bodies, to the degree possible, to integrate and inform the global mission to prevent and cure Parkinson’s, ameliorate its symptoms, and slow or stop its progression; and (8) carry out other such activities as the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Annual assessment Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out an assessment of the Nation’s progress in preparing for and responding to the escalating burden of Parkinson’s, including— (1) the formulation of recommendations for priority actions based on the assessment; (2) a description of the steps that have been or should be taken to implement the recommendations; and (3) such other items as the Secretary deems appropriate. (e) Advisory Council (1) In general The Secretary shall establish and maintain an Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (referred to in this section as the Advisory Council ). (2) Membership (A) Federal members The Advisory Council shall be comprised of diverse and inclusive representatives from— (i) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (ii) the Administration on Community Living; (iii) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (iv) the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health; (v) the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; (vi) the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; (vii) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (viii) the Food and Drug Administration; (ix) the Department of Defense; (x) the Environmental Protection Agency; (xi) the Office of Minority Health; (xii) the Indian Health Service