POWERS OF COMMISSION.

SEC. 607. POWERS OF COMMISSION.(a) Hearings.—The Commission may hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, and receive such evidence as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Commission.(b) Information From Federal Agencies.—(1) In general.—The Commission may access, to the extent authorized by law, from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the Federal Government such information, 121 STAT. 2216 suggestions, estimates, and statistics as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this title.(2) Provision of information.—On written request of the Chairperson of the Commission, each department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality shall, to the extent authorized by law, provide the requested information to the Commission.(3) Receipt, handling, storage, and dissemination.—Information shall only be received, handled, stored, and disseminated by members of the Commission and its staff consistent with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders.(c) Assistance From Federal Agencies.—(1) General services administration.—On request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, administrative support and other assistance necessary for the Commission to carry out its duties.(2) Other departments and agencies.—In addition to the assistance provided for under paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such assistance as they may determine advisable and as authorized by law.(d) Contracting.—The Commission may enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this title.(e) Donations.—The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of donations of services or property.(f) Postal Services.—The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as a department or agency of the United States.