20 USC 9704 – Powers of the Commission
(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
Terms Used In 20 USC 9704
- Chairperson: means the Chairperson of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission. See 20 USC 9701
- Commission: means the Financial Literacy and Education Commission established under section 9702 of this title. See 20 USC 9701
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- State: means a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any other territory or possession of the United States. See 1 USC 7
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
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.