State and Defense engaged in to safeguard members of the Armed Forces from infectious diseases and terrorist threats. (3) Form The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. (d) Meetings (1) Initial meeting Not later than 30 days after the date on which all members of the Joint Committee have been appointed, the Joint Committee shall hold its first meeting. (2) Frequency The Joint Committee shall meet at the call of the co-chairs. (3) Quorum A majority of the members of the Joint Committee shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may hold hearings. (4) Voting No proxy voting shall be allowed on behalf of the members of the Joint Committee. (e) Administration (1) In general To enable the Joint Committee to exercise its powers, functions, and duties, there are authorized to be disbursed by the Senate the actual and necessary expenses of the Joint Committee approved by the co-chairs, subject to the rules and regulations of the Senate. (2) Expenses In carrying out its functions, the Joint Committee is authorized to incur expenses in the same manner and under the same conditions as the Joint Economic Committee is authorized by section 11 of Public Law 79–304 (15 U.S.C. 1024 (d)). (3) Hearings (A) In general The Joint Committee may, for the purpose of carrying out this section, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, require attendance of witnesses and production of books, papers, and documents, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and administer such oaths as the Joint Committee considers advisable. (B) Hearing procedures and responsibilities of co-chairs (i) Announcement The co-chairs of the Joint Committee shall make a public announcement of the date, place, time, and subject matter of any hearing to be conducted, not less than 7 days in advance of such hearing, unless the co-chairs determine that there is good cause to begin such hearing at an earlier date. (ii) Written statement A witness appearing