(a) All officers and employees of the government of the Virgin Islands, and all other persons whether connected with the government of the Virgin Islands or not, shall appear and give and furnish to the Legislature or any of its committees, upon request, such information, records, and documents as the Legislature or any such committee may deem necessary or proper for the achievement of its legal and authorized purposes.
(b) This section shall not apply to the Governor, nor shall it apply to officers and employees of the United States Government with respect to any matters relating to affairs or operations of the Federal Government or to their capacity or functions as officers or employees thereof, nor shall it apply to any individual if otherwise prohibited by any federal law or regulation.