20 U.S.C. § 9704 — Powers of the Commission

(a) Hearings (1) In general The Commission^* must hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission deems appropriate to carry out this chapter. (2) Participation In hearings held under this subsection, the Commission must consider inviting witnesses from, among other groups— (A) other Federal Government officials; (B) State and local government officials; (C) consumer and community groups; (D) nonprofit financial literacy and education groups (such as those involved in personal finance and economic education); and (E) the financial services industry. (b) Information from Federal agencies The Commission can secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out this chapter. Upon request of the Chairperson^*, the head of such department or agency must furnish such information to the Commission. (c) Periodic studies The Commission can conduct periodic studies regarding the state of financial literacy and education in the United States, as the Commission determines appropriate. (d) Multilingual The Commission can take any action to develop and promote financial literacy and education materials in languages other than English, as the Commission deems appropriate, including for the website established under section 9703(b) of this title , at the toll-free number established under section 9703(c) of this title , and in the materials developed and disseminated under section 9703(d) of this title .