; (v) 1 or more researchers from research institutions; (vi) 1 or more representatives of State education agencies; (vii) 1 or more representatives of Veterans Service Organizations; (viii) 1 or more employers; (ix) 1 or more workplace representatives; (x) 1 or more representatives of volunteer organizations; (xi) 1 or more representatives of nonprofit organizations that advocate for youth and have youth serving on their boards or in leadership positions; (xii) 1 or more representatives of community action agencies; (xiii) 1 or more representatives of disability rights organizations; and (xiv) 1 or more representatives of LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations. (4) Meetings (A) Quarterly meetings The Advisory Council shall meet not less frequently than quarterly, and at the call of the Director. (B) Open meetings The meetings of the Advisory Council shall be open to the public. (5) Annual assessment Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Advisory Council shall carry out an assessment of the progress of the United States in improving social connection, including— (A) an assessment of steps that have been, or should be, taken— (i) to increase the use of the national strategy described in subsection (b)(5)(B) in Federal policy development and implementation; (ii) to establish a framework to improve and connect social services; (iii) to promote continuous community-led planning and design to improve social connection through reimagined community spaces, transportation, housing, and technologies; (iv) to establish and scale community connection programs; (v) to coordinate public health campaigns that raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding loneliness; (vi) to strengthen measurement practices to increase collection of data measuring loneliness and social connection; (vii) to provide assistance to State, local, and Tribal governments seeking to improve social connection among residents