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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016 · Sec. 5

Sec. 5. OPERATION AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION

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## SEC. 5 OPERATION AND POWERS OF THE COMMISSION ###
(a)Executive Branch Assistance The heads of the following agencies shall advise and consult with the Commission on matters within their respective areas of responsibility: ####
(1)The Bureau of the Census. ####
(2)The Internal Revenue Service. ####
(3)The Department of Health and Human Services. ####
(4)The Department of Agriculture. ####
(5)The Department of Housing and Urban Development. ####
(6)The Social Security Administration. ####
(7)The Department of Education. ####
(8)The Department of Justice. ####
(9)The Office of Management and Budget. ####
(10)The Bureau of Economic Analysis. ####
(11)The Bureau of Labor Statistics. ####
(12)Any other agency, as determined by the Commission. ###
(b)Meetings The Commission shall meet not later than 30 days after the date upon which a majority of its members have been appointed and at such times thereafter as the chairperson or co-chairperson shall determine. ###
(c)Rules of Procedure The chairperson and co-chairperson shall, with the approval of a majority of the members of the Commission, establish written rules of procedure for the Commission, which shall include a quorum requirement to conduct the business of the Commission. ###
(d)Hearings The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. ###
(e)Contracts The Commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for any purpose necessary to enable it to carry out this Act. ###
(f)Mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the Federal Government. ###
(g)Gifts The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property.
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