Sec. 6. POWERS OF COMMISSION

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## SEC. 6 POWERS OF COMMISSION ###

(a)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. ###

(b)Mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other Federal agencies. ###

(c)Obtaining Official Data The Commission may secure directly from any Federal agency information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. Upon request of the chairperson of the Commission, the head of that Federal agency shall furnish that information to the Commission. ###

(d)Gifts, Bequests, Devises The Commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of money, services, or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Commission. ###

(e)Available Space Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall make available to the Commission, at a normal rental rate for Federal agencies, such assistance and facilities as may be necessary for the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission. ###

(f)Contract Authority The Commission may enter into contracts with and compensate the Federal Government, State and local governments, private entities, or individuals to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the Commission.