POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.

SEC. 205. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. (a) Hearings.—The Commission, or at its direction, any subcommittee or member thereof, may for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence and administer such oaths, as the Commission or such subcommittee or member may deem advisable. Any member of the Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission, subcommittee, or member thereof. (b) Information.—The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as may be necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this title. Upon request of the Chairman of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. (c) Contracts.—To carry out this title, the Commission may enter into such contracts and other arrangements to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, and without regard to the provisions of section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5). Contracts and other arrangements may be entered into under this subsection with or without consideration or bond. (d) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.—The provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act shall not apply to the Commission. [42 U.S.C. 285g note]