; and (II) 4 shall be nominated by the minority leader of the Senate, in consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate. (C) House of Representatives-nominated appointees (i) In general 8 members shall be appointed by the Secretary from a list of candidates nominated under clause (ii). (ii) Nominations The House of Representatives shall nominate 8 regionally diverse candidates for membership in the advisory committee, of whom— (I) 4 shall be nominated by the majority leader of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and (II) 4 shall be nominated by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives. (2) Date Initial appointments to the advisory committee under paragraph (1) shall be made not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Period of appointment; Vacancies (A) In general A member of the advisory committee shall be appointed for the life of the advisory committee. (B) Vacancies Any vacancy in the advisory committee— (i) shall not affect the powers or duties of the advisory committee