; (2) mandate the use of any of the best practices identified in the reports required under this title; or (3) otherwise expand the authority of the Secretary beyond that expressly provided to the Secretary in this title. (h) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for the advisory committee $100,000 for each of years 2025 through 2029. 403. National Direct Care Professional Compensation Advisory Council (a) Convening The Secretary shall convene a National Direct Care Professional Compensation Advisory Council to advise and provide recommendations, including identified best practices, to the Secretary on compensating direct care professionals. (b) Membership (1) In general The members of the Advisory Council shall consist of— (A) the appointed members under paragraph (2)