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§2704 Powers of the Committee
Title 44 › Chapter CHAPTER 27— - ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS › § 2704
Summary
To carry out its work under section 2703, the Committee—or a subcommittee or member if the Committee allows—can hold hearings, meet when and where needed, take testimony from witnesses, and collect evidence. The Committee can also ask any federal department or agency for information it needs for that work. If the Committee’s chair requests it, the head of the department or agency must provide the information.
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Title 44, §2704
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(a)For purposes of carrying out the duties referred to under section 2703, the Committee or, on the authorization of the Committee, any subcommittee or member thereof, may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as is appropriate.
(b)The Committee may secure directly from any department or agency of the United States such information as the Committee may require to carry out the duties referred to under section 2703. Upon request of the Chairman of the Committee, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Committee.
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44 U.S.C. § 2704
Title 44 — Public Printing and Documents
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73