“ The Committee shall advise the President with respect to the objectives and conduct of the overall federalism policy of the United States. Sec. 3. Administration.
(a) The heads of Executive agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide the Committee such information with respect to federalism issues as it may require for the purpose of carrying out its functions. (b) Members of the Committee shall serve without any compensation for their work on the Committee. ”

“ However, they may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for persons serving intermittently in the government service (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707) , to the extent funds are available therefor. ”