; and (2) enter into contracts with departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government, State agencies, and private firms, institutions, and agencies, for the conduct of research or surveys, the preparation of reports, and other activities necessary for the discharge of the duties of the Commission, to the extent or in such amounts as are provided in appropriations Acts. 6. Termination (a) In general The Commission, and all the authorities of this title, shall terminate 90 days after the date on which the final report is submitted under section 2. (b) Administrative activities before termination The Commission may use the 90-day period referred to in subsection (a) for the purpose of concluding its activities, including providing testimony to committees of Congress concerning its reports and disseminating the final report. 7. Funding (a) In general There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this Act. (b) Duration Amounts made available to the Commission under subsection (a) shall remain available until the termination of the Commission. 8. Definitions In this Act: (1) The term servicemember has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3911 ). (2) The term uniformed services has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.