Sec. 3. Powers
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The Working Group may, to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts, enter into contracts to enable the Working Group to discharge its duties under this Act. The Working Group may secure directly from any Federal department or agency information that is necessary to enable it to carry out its purposes and functions under this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Working Group.
Information obtained by the Working Group shall only be received, handled, stored, and disseminated by members of the Working Group or its staff consistent with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders. Upon the request of the Working Group, the Architect of the Capitol shall provide to the Working Group, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services and office space necessary for the Working Group to carry out its purposes and functions under this Act.
In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), Federal departments and agencies may provide to the Working Group such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as determined advisable and authorized by law. The Working Group may use the United States mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as Federal departments and agencies.