; and (B) requests by the Commission for training and presentations on the subject from appropriate Federal or State agencies, institutions of higher education, and private organizations. (d) Powers of Commission (1) Hearings and sessions The Commission shall, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit, and act at times and at a location in the State where the petitioning land grant-merced is located, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it. (2) 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. (3) Gifts, bequests, and devises The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of services or property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Commission. (4) Mail The Commission may use the United States mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the United States. (5) Authority to hire staff The Commission may hire or contract staff necessary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities under this Act. (6) Administrative support services Upon the request of the Commission, the Administrator of General Services, Secretary of the Interior, and Secretary of Agriculture 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. (7) Immunity The Commission is an agency of the United States for the purposes of part V of title 18, United States Code. (8) Subpoena power (A) In general The Commission may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence relating to any qualifying petition. (B) Failure to obey a subpoena If a person refuses to obey a subpoena issued under