20-U.S.C.-9704

20-U.S.C.-9704

§9704 – Powers of The Commission

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Title 20 > Chapter 77 > Section 9704

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  • Reference: Section 9704
  • Legend: §9704 – Powers of The Commission
  • USCode Year: 2013

Provision Content

(a) Hearings

(1) In general

The Commission shall hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission deems appropriate to carry out this chapter.

(2) Participation

In hearings held under this subsection, the Commission shall consider inviting witnesses from, among other groups—

(A) other Federal Government officials;

(B) State and local government officials;

(C) consumer and community groups;

(D) nonprofit financial literacy and education groups (such as those involved in personal finance and economic education); and

(E) the financial services industry.

(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 this chapter. Upon request of the Chairperson, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission.

(c) Periodic studies

The Commission may conduct periodic studies regarding the state of financial literacy and education in the United States, as the Commission determines appropriate.

(d) Multilingual

The Commission may take any action to develop and promote financial literacy and education materials in languages other than English, as the Commission deems appropriate, including for the website established under section 9703(b) of this title, at the toll-free number established under section 9703(c) of this title, and in the materials developed and disseminated under section 9703(d) of this title.

(Pub. L. 108–159, title V, §515, Dec. 4, 2003, 117 Stat. 2007.)

Definitions

For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 108–159, set out as a note under section 1681 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

20-U.S.C.-9271 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Literacy

In this entry about 20-U.S.C.-9271, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to literacy in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States literacy-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

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