View all text of Chapter 20 A [§ 1975 - § 1975f]
§ 1975a. Duties of Commission
(a) GenerallyThe Commission—
(1) shall investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations—
(A) because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin; or
(B) as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud;
of the right of citizens of the United States to vote and have votes counted; and
(2) shall—
(A) study and collect information relating to;
(B) make appraisals of the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to;
(C) serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to; and
(D) prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage;
discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution of the United States because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice.
(b) Limitations on investigatory duties
(c) Reports
(1) Annual report
(2) Other reports generally
(d) Advisory committees
(e) Hearings and ancillary matters
(1) Power to hold hearings
(2) Power to issue subpoenas
(3) Witness fees
(4) Depositions and interrogatories
(f) Limitation relating to abortion
(Pub. L. 98–183, § 3, Nov. 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 1302; Pub. L. 102–167, § 5, Nov. 26, 1991, 105 Stat. 1101; Pub. L. 103–419, § 2, Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4339.)