H.R. 2989 — what changed
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
From Reported in House to Engrossed in House. 1 section amended and 1 added between Reported in House and Engrossed in House.
Sec. 7 Powers
Hearings and sessions— The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers to be appropriate.
Powers of members and agents— Any member or agent of the Commission may, if authorized by the Commission, take any action that the Commission is authorized to take by this Act.
Obtaining official data— The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to enable the Commission to carry out this Act. Upon request of the Chair of the Commission, the head of that department or agency shall furnish that information to the Commission.
Mails— The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States.
Administrative support services— Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, the administrative support services necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act.
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Gifts— The Commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of money or other property for the purpose of carrying out its duties.
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Volunteer and uncompensated services— Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Commission may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services as the Commission determines necessary.
Sec. 10 No additional funds authorized
addedadded No Federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.