An Act to establish a Commission on Government Procurement
PL 91-129 (H.R.474), enacted 11/26/1969

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therein and inserting in lieu thereof "(6) (A), or (6) (B) (ii)"'. 
(3) Section 4920(a)(1)(A) 
(rehiting to definition of debt 
IH'^^: ^^'^^ 
obligation) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following 
new sentence: 
"For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term 'indebted-
ness' includes obligations arising under a lease w^iicli is 
entered into principally as a financing transaction."' 
(4) The amendments made by this section shall apply with 
"ective date, 
respect to acquisitions of debt obligations made after the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 5. AMMUNITION RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS. 
Section 4182 (relating to exemptions from tax on certain firearms 
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and ammunition) is amended by adding at the end thereof the follow-
ing new subsection: 
"(c) EECORDS.—Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 922(b) 
(5) and 923(g) of title 18, United States Code, no person holding 
a Federal license under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall 
be required to record the name, address, or other information about the 92k 
purchaser of shotgun ammunition, ammunition suitable for use only 
in rifles generally available in commerce, or component parts for the 
aforesaid types of ammunition." 
Approved November 26, 1969. 
Public Law 91-129 
AN A C T 
November 26, 1969 
To establish a Commission on Government Procurement. 
[H. R. 474] 
82 Stat. 1214. 
18 u s e 921-
Be It enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatices 
of the 
r nited States of America in Congress assembled. 
^ commission on 
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Government Pro-
curement. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY 
Establishment. 
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to pro-
mote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the procurement of goods, 
services and facilities by and for the executive branch of the Federal 
Government by— 
(1) establishing policies, procedures, and practices which will 
require the Government to acquire goods, services, and facilities of 
the requisite quality and within the time needed at the low^est rea-
sonable cost, utilizing competitive bidding to the maximum extent 
practicable; 
(2) improving the quality, efficiency, economy, and performance 
of Government procurement organizations and personnel; 
(3) avoiding or eliminating unnecessary overlapping or dupli-
cation of procurement and related activities; 
(4) avoiding or eliminating unnecessary or redundant require-
ments placed on contractor and Federal procurement officials; 
(5) identifying gaps, omissions, or inconsistencies in procure-
ment laws, regulations, and directives and in other law^s, regula-
tions, and directives, relating to or affecting procurement; 
(6) achieving greater uniformity and simplicity whenever ap-
propriate, in procurement procedures; 
(7) coordinating procurement policies and programs of the 
several departments and agencies; 
(8) conforming procurement policies and programs, whenever 
appropriate, to other established Government policies and pro-
grams ; 
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(9) minimizing possible disruptive effects of Government pro-
curement on particular industries, areas, or occupations; 
(10) improving understanding of Government procurement 
laws and policies within the Government and by organizations and 
individuals doing business with the Government; 
(11) promoting fair dealing and equitable relationships among 
the parties in Government contracting; and 
(12) otherwise promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness 
in Government procurement organizations and operations. 
Appointment by 
President. 
Quorum. 
Vacancies 
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION 
SEC. 2. To accomplish the policy set forth in section 1 of this Act, 
there is hereby established a commission to be known as the Commis-
sion on Government Procurement (in this Act referred to as the 
"Commission"'). 
MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION 
SEC. 3. (a) The Commission shall be composed of twelve members, 
consisting of (1) three members appointed by the President of the 
Senate, two from the Senate (who shall not be members of the same 
political party), and one from outside the Federal Government, (2) 
tliree members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, two from the House of Representatives (who shall not be mem-
bers of the same political party), and one from outside the Federal 
Government, (3) five members appointed by the President of the 
United States, two from tlie executive branch of the Government and 
three from outside the Federal Government, and (4) the Comptroller 
General of the United States. 
(b) The Commission shall select a Chairman and a Vice Chairman 
from among its members. 
(c) Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorvmi. 
(d) Any vacancies in the Commission shall not affect its powers, 
but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 
Study of pro-
curement pro-
cedures. 
Report to 
Congress. 
DUTIES OF T H E COMMISSION 
SEC. 4. (a) The Commission shall study and investigate the present 
statutes affecting Government procurement; the procurement policies, 
rules, regulations, procedures, and practices followed by the depart-
ments, bureaus, agencies, boards, commissions, offices, independent 
establishments, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the 
Federal Government; and the organizations by which procurement is 
accomplished to determine to what extent these facilitate the policy 
set forth in the first section of this Act. 
(b) Within two years from the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Commission shall make a final report to the Congress of its findings 
and of its recommendations for changes in statutes, regulations, 
policies, and procedures designed to carry out the policy stated in 
section 1 of this Act. In the event the Congress is not in session at the 
end of such two-year period, the final report shall be submitted to 
the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate. The Commis-
sion may also make such interim reports as it deems advisable. 
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COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION 
SEC. 5. (a) Members of the Commission who are Members of Con-
<rress or who are officers or employees of the executive branch of the 
Federal Government, and the Comptroller General, shall receive no 
compensation for their services as members of the Commission, but 
shall be allowed necessary travel expenses (or in the alternative, 
mileage for use of privately owned vehicles and a per diem in lieu 
of subsistence not to exceed the rates prescribed in sections 5702 and 
5704 of title 5, t'^nited States Code), and other necessary expenses 
incurred by them in the performance of duties vested in the Commis-
sion, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I, chapter 57 of 
title 5, Ignited States Code, the Standardized Government Travel 
Regulations, or section 5731 of title 5, I'nited States Code. 
(b) The members of the Commission appointed from outside the 
Federal Government shall each receive compensation at the rate of 
$100 for each day such member is engaged in the actual performance 
of duties vested in the Commission in addition to reimbursement for 
travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses in accordance with 
the provisions of tlie foregoing subsection. 
Travel 
penses. 
ex-
etc. 
80 
Stat. 498; 
Ante, 
p. 
5 use 
5708. 
Travel 
penses. 
190. 
5701-
ex-
etc. 
POWERS OF T H E 
COMMISSION 
SEC. 6. (a)(1) The Commission, or at its direction any subcommittee 
or member thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provi-
sions of this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and 
places, administer such oaths, and require by subpena or otherwise the 
attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such 
books, records, corresjiondence, memorandums, papers, and documents 
as the Commission or such subcommittee or member may deem advis-
able. Any member of the Commission may administer oaths or affir-
mations to witnesses appearing before the Commission or before such 
subcommittee or member. Subpenas may be issued under the signature 
of the Chairman or Vice (liairman and may be served by any person 
designated by the Chairman or the Vice Chairman. 
i'2) In the case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpena issued 
under paragraph (1) of this subsection by any person who resides, is 
found, or transacts business within the jurisdiction of any district 
court of the United States, such court, upon application made by the 
Attorney General of the United States, shall have jurisdiction to issue 
to such person an order requiring such person to appear before the 
Commission or a subcommittee or member thereof, there to produce 
evidence if so ordered, or there to give testimony touching the matter 
under inquiry. Any failure of any such person to obey any such order 
of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof. 
(b) The Commission is authorized to acquire directly from the head 
of any Federal department or agency information deemed useful in the 
discharge of its duties. All departments and agencies of the Govern-
ment are hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with the Com-
mission and to furnish all information requested by the Commission 
to the extent permitted by law. All such requests shall be made by or 
in the name of the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Commission. 
(c) The Commission shall have power to appoint and fix the com-
pensation of such personnel as it deems advisable without regard to the 
provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in 
Hearings. 
Subpena. 
Court orders. 
Cooperation of 
Federal agencies. 
Compensation of 
personnel. 
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80 Stat. 
467. 
443, 
5 u s e 5101, 
5331,5332 
80 Stat. 
Contract 
authority. 
note. 
416, 
the competitive service, and such personnel may be paid without regard 
to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter I I I of chapter 53 of 
such title relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates, but 
no individual shall receive compensation at a rate in excess of the maxi-
mum rate authorized by the General Schedule. In addition, the 
Commission may procure the services of experts and consultants in 
accordance with section 310& of title 5, United States Code, but at 
rates for individuals not in excess of $100 per diem. 
(d) The Commission is authorized to negotiate and enter into con-
tracts with f)rivate organizations and educational institutions to carry 
out such studies and prepare such reports as the Commission deter-
mines are necessary in order to carry out its duties. 
Ante, p. 270. 
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES AUTHORIZED TO AID 
COMMISSION 
SEC. 7. Any department or agency of the Government is authorized 
to provide for the Commission such services as the Commission requests 
on such basis, reimbursable or otherwise, as may be agreed between the 
department or agency and the Chairman or Vice Chairman. All such 
requests shall be made by or in the name of the Chairman or Vice Chair-
man of the Commission. 
TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION 
SEC. 8. One hundred and twenty days after the submission of the 
final report provided for in section 4 of this Act, the Commission shall 
cease to exist. 
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 
SEC. 9. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Com-
mission such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of 
this Act. 
Approved November 26, 1969. 
December 1, 1969 
[H. R. 14020] 
Public Law 91-130 
AN A C T 
To amend the Second Libert.v Bond Act to incivase the maximum interest rate 
I>ermitted on I'nited States savings bonds. 
U.S. savings 
bonds. 
Interest rate, 
increase. 
71 Stat. 15. 
Repeal. 
73 Stat. 621. 
Be it enacted hy the Semite and Jloune of Repre>^entat'ivex, of the 
Vn'ited SStdtex. of America in Cojigre-s.H a«-vmhled. That the proviso in 
the second sentence of section :22(b) (1) of tlie Second Liberty Bond 
Act, as amended (31 U.S.C. 757c(b) (1)), is amended by striking out 
•"3.26 per centum" and inserting in lieu thereof "5 per centum*'. 
SEC. 2. (a) Section 25 of the Second I^iberty Bond Act (31 U.S.C., 
sec. 757c-l) is hereby repealed. 
(b) Section 22(b)(2) of such Act (31 U.S.(\, 757c(b)(2)) is 
amended by striking out" (subject to section 25)" each place it appears 
therein. 
SEC. 3. The authority granted by the amendment made by the first 
section of this Act may be exercised with respect to T']iited States 
savings bonds bearing issue dates of June 1, 1969, or tliereafter. Such 
authority may also be exercised with respect to I'nited States savings