; and (3) giving priority to pursuing areas of inquiry on the pandemic that the Commission determines are based on newly available information or that otherwise have not yet been investigated by the relevant Federal agencies and committees of Congress. 5. Powers of Commission (a) Hearings and evidence The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it. (b) Information from Federal agencies (1) In general The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any department, agency, or office of the United States such information as the Commission determines to be necessary to carry out this Act. The head of each such department, agency, or office shall furnish such information to the Commission upon request made by the chair of the Commission, the chair of any subcommittee established by the Commission, or any member designated to by a majority of the Commission to receive such information. (2) Treatment of information received Any information obtained by the Commission under this subsection shall be received, handled, stored, and disseminated by members of the Commission and its staff consistent with all applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive orders. (c) Assistance from other sources (1) General Services Administration The Administrator of General Services shall provide to the Commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the Commission’s duties. (2) Other departments and agencies In addition to the assistance prescribed in paragraph (1), departments and agencies of the United States may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law. (3) Consultation with other organizations In addition to assistance from Federal agencies,