Sec. 5. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION

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## SEC. 5 POWERS OF THE COMMISSION ###

(a)Hearings ####

(1)In general The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this Act. ####

(2)Location The location of hearings under paragraph

(1)shall include— #####

(A)areas with high fatality rates from child abuse and neglect; and #####

(B)areas that have shown a decrease in fatalities from child abuse and neglect. ####

(3)Subject The Commission shall hold hearings under paragraph (1)— #####

(A)to examine the Federal, State, and local policies and available resources that affect fatalities from child abuse and neglect; and #####

(B)to explore the matters studied under section 4(a)(2). ###

(b)Information From Federal Agencies The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission. ###

(c)Postal Services The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. ###

(d)Gifts The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.