collection and analysis of longitudinal data on social enterprises. (xv) Barriers to social enterprise growth. (xvi) Opportunities for the development of an entity or initiative to support intermediaries that will promote and invest in social enterprise. (xvii) Identification of the appropriate entity within the Federal Government that shall be charged with the responsibility of preparing an annual report to Congress on the impact of social enterprises in the United States and the extent to which the Federal Government interacts with, supports, and invests in social enterprises. And, where appropriate, this entity shall monitor and update the areas of study listed in this subparagraph. (f) Powers of the commission (1) Hearings The Commission may hold such hearings and collect such information as appropriate for carrying out this section. (2) Information Except as otherwise prohibited by law, the Commission may secure directly from any Federal department or agency information the Commission considers necessary to carry out this section. Upon the request of the Commission, the head of the any Federal agency shall furnish information requested under this paragraph to the Commission. (3) Contract authority The Commission may enter into contracts for research to inform the deliberations of the Commission. (4) Mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the Federal Government. (g) Commission personnel matters (1) Detail of Federal employees On the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the members of the Commission and the approval of the appropriate Federal agency head, an employee of the Federal Government at GS–13 level or higher may be detailed to the Commission without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status, benefits, or privileges. (2) Staff (A) In general (i) Appointment and compensation The chairperson, in accordance with rules agreed upon by the Commission, may appoint and fix the