22-U.S.C.-6432A
§6432A – Powers of The Commission
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Title 22 > Chapter 73 > Subchapter II > Section 6432a
Details
- Reference: Section 6432a
- Legend: §6432A – Powers of The Commission
- USCode Year: 2013
Provision Content
(a) Hearings and sessions
The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out its duties under this subchapter, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places in the United States, take testimony and receive evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Information from Federal agencies
The Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission, subject to applicable law.
(c) 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.
(d) Administrative procedures
The Commission may adopt such rules and regulations, relating to administrative procedure, as may be reasonably necessary to enable it to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
(e) Views of the Commission
The Members of the Commission may speak in their capacity as private citizens. Statements on behalf of the Commission shall be issued in writing over the names of the Members. The Commission shall in its written statements clearly describe its statutory authority, distinguishing that authority from that of appointed or elected officials of the United States Government. Oral statements, where practicable, shall include a similar description.
(f) Travel
The Members of the Commission may, with the approval of the Commission, conduct such travel as is necessary to carry out the purpose of this subchapter. Each trip must be approved by a majority of the Commission. This provision shall not apply to the Ambassador-at-Large, whose travel shall not require approval by the Commission.
(Pub. L. 105–292, title II, §203, as added Pub. L. 106–55, §1(b)(3), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 401.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original this Act, meaning Pub. L. 105–292, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2787, known as the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6401 of this title and Tables.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 203 of Pub. L. 105–292 was renumbered section 205 and is classified to section 6433 of this title.
U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage
22-U.S.C.-6414 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Foreign Relations
In this entry about 22-U.S.C.-6414, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to foreign relations in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States foreign relations-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.
22-U.S.C.-6414 in the Legal Encyclopedia: International Religious Freedom
In this entry about 22-U.S.C.-6414, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to international religious freedom in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States international religious freedom-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.
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