ered under subsection (b)(1) that use the meth-
od established under subparagraph (A). 
(2) METHOD OBJECTIVES.—The method estab-
lished under paragraph (1) shall—
(A) recognize different types of federal 
programs; 
(B) assess programs based primarily on 
the achievement of performance goals (as de-
fined under section 1115(f)(4) of title 31, 
United States Code); and 
(C) assess programs based in part on the 
adequacy of the program’s performance meas-
ures, financial management, and other factors 
determined by the President. 
(3) DEVELOPMENT.—The method established 
under paragraph (1) shall not be implemented until 
it has been reviewed and accepted by the Commis-
sion. 
(4) CONSIDERATION
OF
ASSESSMENTS.—The 
Commission shall consider assessments submitted 
under this subsection when evaluating programs 
under subsection (b)(1). 
(e) COMMON PERFORMANCE MEASURES.—Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
President shall identify common performance measures
for programs covered in subsection (b)(1) that have simi-
lar functions and, to the extent feasible, provide the Com-
mission with data on such performance measures. 
(f) REPORT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission 
shall submit to the President and Congress a report 
that includes—
(A) the plan described under subsection 
(b)(2)(A), with supporting documentation for 
all recommendations; and 
(B) the proposed legislation described 
under subsection (b)(2)(B). 
(2) USE OF SAVINGS.—The proposed legislation 
described under subsection (b)(2)(B) shall provide 
that all funds saved by the implementation of the 
plan described under subsection (b)(2)(A) shall be 
used to—
(A) support other domestic programs; or 
(B) pay down the national debt. 
(3) RELOCATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—
The proposed legislation under paragraph (1)(B) 
shall provide that if the position of an employee of 
an agency is eliminated as a result of the implemen-
tation of the plan under paragraph (1)(A), the af-
fected agency shall make reasonable efforts to relo-
cate such employee to another position within the 
agency or within another Federal agency. 
SEC. 4. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. 
(a) HEARINGS.—The Commission or, at its direction, 
any subcommittee or member of the Commission, may, for 
the purpose of carrying out this Act—
(1) hold such hearings, sit and act at such 
times and places, take such testimony, receive such 
evidence, and administer such oaths as any member 
of the Commission considers advisable; 
(2) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the at-
tendance and testimony of such witnesses as any 
member of the Commission considers advisable; and 
(3) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the pro-
duction of such books, records, correspondence, 
memoranda, papers, documents, tapes, and other 
evidentiary materials relating to any matter under 
investigation by the Commission. 
(b) SUBPOENAS.—
(1) ISSUANCE.—Subpoenas issued under sub-
section (a) shall bear the signature of the chair-
person of the Commission and shall be served by any 
person or class of persons designated by the chair-
person for that purpose.
(2) ENFORCEMENT.—In the case of contumacy 
or failure to obey a subpoena issued under sub-
section (a), the United States district court for the 
judicial district in which the subpoenaed person re-
sides, is served, or may be found, may issue an order 
requiring such person to appear at any designated 
place to testify or to produce documentary or other 
evidence. Any failure to obey the order of the court 
may be punished by the court as a contempt of that 
court. 
(c) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES.—The 
Commission may secure directly from any Federal depart-
ment or agency such information as the Commission con-
siders necessary to carry out this Act. Upon request of 
the chairperson of the Commission, the head of such de-
partment or agency shall furnish such information to the 
Commission. 
(d) POSTAL SERVICES.—The Commission may use 
the United States mails in the same manner and under 
the same conditions as other departments and agencies of 
the Federal Government. 
(e) GIFTS.—The Commission may accept, use, and 
dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. 
SEC. 5. COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS. 
(a) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.—
(1) NON-FEDERAL MEMBERS.—Except as pro-
vided under subsection (b), each member of the 
Commission who is not an officer or employee of the 
Federal Government shall not be compensated. 
(2) FEDERAL OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES.—All 
members of the Commission who are officers or em-
ployees of the United States shall serve without com-
pensation in addition to that received for their serv-
ices as officers or employees of the United States. 
(b) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of the Com-
mission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per 
diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employ-
ees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 
5, United States Code, while away from their homes or 
regular places of business in the performance of services 
for the Commission. 
(c) STAFF.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The chairperson of the Com-
mission may, without regard to the civil service laws 
and regulations, appoint and terminate an executive 
director and such other additional personnel as may 
be necessary to enable the Commission to perform 
its duties. The employment of an executive director 
shall be subject to confirmation by the Commission.
(2) COMPENSATION.—Upon the approval of the 
chairperson, the executive director may fix the com-
pensation of the executive director and other per-
sonnel without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter 
III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, re-
lating to classification of positions and General 
Schedule pay rates, except that the rate of pay for 
the executive director and other personnel may not 
exceed the maximum rate payable for a position at 
GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 
of such title. 
(3) PERSONNEL AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The executive director 
and any personnel of the Commission who are 
employees shall be employees under section 
2105 of title 5, United States Code, for pur-
poses of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, 
and 90 of that title. 
(B) MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.—Subpara-
graph (A) shall not be construed to apply to 
members of the Commission. 
(d) DETAIL
OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.—Any 
Federal Government employee may be detailed to the 
Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall