; and (3) in determining under paragraph (1) whether and, if so, how a covered jurisdiction should be represented, shall consider— (A) whether the jurisdiction has held a referendum on achieving voting representation in the United States; and (B) the size of the jurisdiction. (b) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Rules of the House of Representatives a report that contains the proposals developed under subsection (a). 5. Powers of Commission (a) Hearings The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out the responsibilities of the Commission. (b) Information from Federal agencies The Commission may secure directly from any department or agency of the Federal Government such information as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission. (c) Information from nongovernmental organizations (1) In general In carrying out its duties, the Commission may seek guidance through consultation with foundations, veteran service organizations, nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, private and public institutions of higher education, and other organizations as the Commission determines appropriate. (2) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Commission should consult with nongovernmental organizations as authorized under paragraph (2). (d) Postal services The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as departments and agencies of the United States. (e) Gifts The Commission may accept, use, and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property. 6. Commission personnel matters (a) Compensation of members