The Chair announces the following appointments made pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of December 17, 2011, by the President pro tempore and the majority leader during the adjournment of the Senate:
Pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 106-398, as amended by Public Law 108-7, upon the recommendation of the majority leader, and in consultation with the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the Senate Committee on Finance, the Chair on behalf of the President pro tempore, announces the reappointment and appointment of the following individuals to the United States-China Economic Security Review Commission: William A. Reinsch, of Maryland, for a term beginning January 1, 2012 and expiring December 31, 2013 (reappointment), and Carte P. Goodwin, of West Virginia, for a term beginning January 1, 2012 and expiring December 31, 2013, vice Patrick A. Mulloy of Virginia.