the agency to the Commission to assist it in carrying out
its duties under this Act.
(f) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon the
request of the Commission, the Administrator of General
Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimburs-
able basis, the administrative support services necessary
for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under
this Act.
SEC. 6. POWERS.
(a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—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 appro-
priate. The Commission may administer oaths or af-
firmations to witnesses appearing before it.
(2) PUBLIC HEARINGS.—The Commission may
hold public hearings to receive the views of a broad
spectrum of the public on the status of the private
retirement system of the United States.
(b) DELEGATION
OF AUTHORITY.—Any member,
committee, or agent of the Commission may, if authorized
by the Commission, take any action which the Commission
is authorized to take by this section.
(c) INFORMATION.—
(1) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may
secure directly from any Federal agency infor-
mation necessary to enable it to carry out this
Act. Upon request of the Commission, the head
of the Federal agency shall furnish the informa-
tion to the Commission.
(B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall
not apply to any information that the Commis-
sion is prohibited to secure or request by an-
other law.
(2) PUBLIC SURVEYS.—The Commission may
conduct public surveys as necessary to enable it to
carry out this Act. In conducting such surveys, the
Commission shall not be considered an agency for
purposes of chapter 35 of title 44, United States
Code.
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
ditions as other Federal agencies.
(e) CONTRACT AND PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY.—
The Commission may make purchases, and may contract
with and compensate government and private agencies or
persons for property or services, without regard to—
(1) section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41
U.S.C. 5); and
(2) title III of the Federal Property and Ad-
ministrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C. 251 et
seq.).
(f) GIFTS.—The Commission may accept, use, and
dispose of gifts of services or property, both real and per-
sonal, for the purpose of assisting the work of the Com-
mission. Gifts of money and proceeds from sales of prop-
erty received as gifts shall be deposited in the Treasury
and shall be available for disbursement upon order of the
Commission. For purposes of Federal income, estate, and
gift taxes, property accepted under this subsection shall
be considered as a gift to the United States.
(g) VOLUNTEER SERVICES.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Commission
may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services
as the Commission determines necessary.
SEC. 7. REPORT.
The Commission shall submit a report to the Presi-
dent, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, and
the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Rep-
resentatives. The report shall review the matters that the
Commission is required to study under section 3, shall ex-
plain the Commission’s analysis of these matters, and
shall set forth the recommendations of the Commission.
The Commission shall submit its report not later than 1
year and 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 8. TERMINATION.
The Commission shall terminate not later than 30
days after the date on which the Commission submits its
report under section 7.
SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out
this Act $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1998. Sums appro-
priated under this section are authorized to remain avail-
able until expended.
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