112 STAT. 614 PUBLIC LAW 105-186—JUNE 23, 1998 (1) after having been obtained from victims of the Holocaust by, on behalf of, or under authority of a government referred to in subsection (c); or (2) because such assets were left imclaimed as the result of actions taken by, on behalf of, or under authority of a government referred to in subsection (c). (c) GOVERNMENTS INCLUDED.—A government referred to in this subsection includes, as in existence during the period beginning on March 23, 1933, and ending on May 8, 1945— (1) the Nazi government of Germany; (2) any government in any area occupied by the military forces of the Nazi government of Germany; (3) any government established with the assistance or cooperation of the Nazi government of Germany; and (4) any government which was an ally of the Nazi government of Germany. (d) REPORTS. — (1) SUBMISSION TO THE PRESIDENT.— Not later than December 31, 1999, the Commission shall submit a final report to the President that shall contain emy recommendations for such legislative, administrative, or other action as it deems necessary or appropriate. The Commission may submit interim reports to the President as it deems appropriate. (2) SUBMISSION TO THE CONGRESS.—After receipt of the final report under paragraph (1), the President shall submit to the Congress any recommendations for legislative, administrative, or other action that the President considers necessary or appropriate. 22 USC 1621 SEC. 4. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. (a) HEARINGS.— The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this Act. (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 Act. Upon request of the Chairperson of the Commission, the head of any such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Commission as expeditiously as possible. (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) GIFTS.— The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. (e) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.— For the purposes of obtaining administrative services necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, including the leasing of real property for use by the Commission as an office, the Commission shall have the power to— (1) enter into contracts and modify, or consent to the modification of, any contract or agreement to which the Commission is a party; and (2) acquire, hold, lease, maintain, or dispose of real and personal property.
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