; and (2) is signed by each member of the Task Force. 6. Powers of Task Force (a) Hearings The Task Force may hold such hearings, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Task Force considers advisable to carry out this Act. (b) Information from federal agencies (1) In general The Task Force may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Task Force considers necessary to carry out this Act. (2) Furnishing information On request of the co-chairs of the Task Force, the head of a Federal department or agency described in paragraph (1) shall furnish the information to the Task Force. (c) Postal Services The Task Force may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other Federal departments and agencies. 7. Termination of Task Force The Task Force shall terminate not later than 2 years after the date on which all members of the Task Force are appointed under section 4. 8. Funding The co-chairs of the Task Force shall carry out this Act using amounts otherwise made available to the Office of Policy Development and Research within the Department of Housing and Urban Development.