52 U.S.C. § 20925 — Powers

(a) Hearings and sessions The Commission can hold such hearings to carrying out this chapter, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this chapter. The Commission can administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission. (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 Commission, the head of such department or agency must furnish such information to the Commission. (c) Postal services The Commission can use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. (d) Administrative support services Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services must provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services that are necessary to enable the Commission to carry out its duties under this chapter. (e) Contracts The Commission can contract with and compensate persons and Federal agencies for supplies and services without regard to section 6101 of title 41 .