Sec. 5. Powers of the Commission
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The Commission may, for purposes of carrying out this Act— hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and administer oaths; and require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents. Subpoenas issued under this section may be served by any person designated by the Commission. In the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under this section, the United States district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may be found, or where the subpoena is returnable, may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence.
Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court. Sections 102 through 104 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (2 U.S.C. 192 through 194) shall apply in the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under the authority of this section. A subpoena may be issued under this section only— by the agreement of the Chair and the Vice Chair; or by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission, a majority being present.
To the extent or in amounts provided in Appropriations acts, and subject to the applicable laws and regulations, the Commission may enter into contracts with government entities, private entities, or persons for goods or services, including for conducting research or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission. The Commission may secure directly from any department, agency, bureau, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality of the United States any information related to any inquiry of the Commission conducted under this Act, including information of a confidential nature (which the Commission shall maintain in a secure manner).
Each such department, agency, bureau, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality shall furnish such information directly to the Commission upon request. Upon the request of the Commission— the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act; and other Federal departments and agencies may pro vide to the Commission any administrative support services as may be determined by the head of such department or agency to be advisable and authorized by law.
The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States. Any subcommittee, member, or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this section.
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