(B) articulates a national vision of infra-
structure investments to overcome the chal-
lenges. 
(2) SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS.—The report 
to be submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain 
specific recommendations on appropriate policies and 
investments, including integration of existing pro-
grams, to provide the people of the United States 
with— 
(A) 
improved 
transportation 
mobility, 
choice, and access to economic opportunities; 
(B) streamlined investment processes to 
facilitate State and local transportation invest-
ments; 
(C) improved community health outcomes 
and social equity; 
(D) improved water conservation, quality, 
and quantity; 
(E) an efficient, vibrant, and flexible elec-
tric grid that delivers clean, safe, and affordable 
energy; 
(F) reductions in greenhouse gas emis-
sions; and 
(G) improved public lands infrastructure 
sufficient to accommodate the growth in users 
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without degrading the environmental and con-
servation values of the public lands. 
(3) MODEL PRINCIPLES.—The report to be sub-
mitted under paragraph (1) shall contain a set of 
model principles to ensure that future investments in 
the Nation’s transportation, water, energy, public 
lands, and housing infrastructure incorporate the 
findings and recommendations contained in the re-
port. 
SEC. 6. POWERS. 
(a) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.—For the purpose of 
carrying out this Act, the Commission may hold such 
hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such 
testimony, administer such oaths, and receive such evi-
dence as the Commission considers appropriate. 
(b) OTHER EVIDENCE.—The Commission shall gath-
er evidence through such means as the Commission con-
siders appropriate, including— 
(1) by soliciting comments through Federal 
Register notices; and 
(2) by receiving testimony at public hearings 
conducted by members of the Commission, at the di-
rection of the chairman of the Commission, subject 
to appropriate rules governing the receiving of evi-
dence. 
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(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission 
may secure directly from any department or agency of the 
United States information (other than information re-
quired by any law to be kept confidential by such depart-
ment or agency) necessary for the Commission to carry 
out its duties under this Act. Upon request of the Commis-
sion, the head of that department or agency shall furnish 
such nonconfidential information to the Commission. 
(d) CONTRACTS.—The Commission may enter into 
contracts with other entities in carrying out the duties of 
the Commission. 
(e) GIFTS, BEQUESTS, AND DEVISES.—To the extent 
or in the amounts provided in advance in appropriations 
Acts, the Commission may accept, use, and dispose of 
gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real 
and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the 
work of the Commission. Gifts, bequests, or devises of 
money and proceeds from sales of other property received 
as gifts, bequests, or devises shall be deposited in the 
Treasury and shall be available for disbursement upon 
order of the Chairperson. 
(f) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United 
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
ditions as other departments and agencies of the United 
States. 
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(g) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon 
the request of the Commission, the Administrator of Gen-
eral Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reim-
bursable basis, the administrative support services nec-
essary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities 
under this Act. 
SEC. 7. STAFF. 
(a) STAFF.—The Commission may appoint and fix 
the pay of such personnel as the Commission considers 
appropriate. 
(b) STAFF OF FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Upon request 
of the Commission, the head of any Federal department 
or agency may detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the 
personnel of that department or agency to the Commission 
to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties under 
this Act. 
(c) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—The Commission 
may procure temporary and intermittent services under 
section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates 
for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the 
maximum annual rate of basic pay for GS–15 of the Gen-
eral Schedule. 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this Act $2,500,000. 
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SEC. 9. TERMINATION. 
The Commission shall terminate on the 180th day 
following the date of transmittal of the final report re-
quired under section 5(c). All records and papers of the 
Commission shall thereupon be delivered to the Adminis-
trator of General Services for deposit in the National Ar-
chives. 
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