36 U.S.C. § 150912 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1509 / Section 150912: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1397.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150912
36:4515.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, §15, 78 Stat. 324.

The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "and all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 190107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190107: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Profit.—The corporation may not engage in business for profit.

(b) Stock.—The corporation may not issue stock.

(c) Political Activities.—The corporation or an officer or member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for public office.

(d) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, an officer or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.

(e) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an officer or member of the national executive committee. Members of the national executive committee who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190107(a), (b)
36:229.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§9, 10, 11 (words before 2d comma), 14, 64 Stat. 314.

190107(c)
36:230.
 

190107(d)
36:231 (words before 2d comma).
 

190107(e)
36:234.
 

In subsection (a), the words "pecuniary" and "or gain" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the word "capital" is omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (d), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (e), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 30701 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 307 / Section 30701: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Board for Fundamental Education (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30701
36:501.
July 19, 1954, ch. 536, §§1, 2, 68 Stat. 489.

 
36:502.
 

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.

The text of 36:502 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 50308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 503 / Section 50308: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1345.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

50308
36:90i.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §9, 47 Stat. 321; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, §6, 56 Stat. 660; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(8), 78 Stat. 636; Dec. 18, 1967, Pub. L. 90–208, §1, 81 Stat. 655; May 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98–291, 98 Stat. 203.

The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in the revised title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 200 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 220501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2205 / Subchapter I / Section 220501: Short title and definitions
Short title and definitions
Status: in_force

(a) Short Title.—This chapter may be cited as the "Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act".

(b) Definitions.—For purposes of this chapter—

(1) "amateur athlete" means an athlete who meets the eligibility standards established by the national governing body or paralympic sports organization for the sport in which the athlete competes.

(2) "amateur athletic competition" means a contest, game, meet, match, tournament, regatta, or other event in which amateur athletes compete.

(3) "amateur sports organization" means a not-for-profit corporation, association, or other group organized in the United States that sponsors or arranges an amateur athletic competition.

(4) "Athletes' Advisory Council" means the entity established and maintained under section 220504(b)(2)(A) that—

(A) is composed of, and elected by, amateur athletes to ensure communication between the corporation and currently active amateur athletes; and

(B) serves as a source of amateur-athlete opinion and advice with respect to policies and proposed policies of the corporation.

(5) "Center" means the United States Center for SafeSport designated under section 220541.

(6) "child abuse" has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20302).

(7) "corporation" means the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

(8) "international amateur athletic competition" means an amateur athletic competition between one or more athletes representing the United States, individually or as a team, and one or more athletes representing a foreign country.

(9) "national governing body" means an amateur sports organization, a high-performance management organization, or a paralympic sports organization that is certified by the corporation under section 220521.

(10) "protected individual" means any amateur athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator, or official associated with the corporation or a national governing body.

(11) "retaliation" means any adverse or discriminatory action, or the threat of an adverse or discriminatory action, including removal from a training facility, reduced coaching or training, reduced meals or housing, and removal from competition, carried out against a protected individual as a result of any communication, including the filing of a formal complaint, by the protected individual or a parent or legal guardian of the protected individual relating to the allegation of physical abuse, sexual harassment, or emotional abuse, with—

(A) the Center;

(B) a coach, trainer, manager, administrator, or official associated with the corporation;

(C) the Attorney General;

(D) a Federal or State law enforcement authority;

(E) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; or

(F) Congress.

(12) "sanction" means a certificate of approval issued by a national governing body.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1466; Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title I, §142(b)(2), (c), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–603; Pub. L. 109–284, §5(13), (14), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 115–126, title II, §202(b), Feb. 14, 2018, 132 Stat. 323; Pub. L. 116–189, §3, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 944.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220501
36:373.
Sept. 21, 1950, ch. 975, title I, §103, as added Nov. 8, 1978, Pub. L. 95–606, §1(b), 92 Stat. 3045.

In clause (3), the words "club, federation, union" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words "one or more athletes" are substituted for "any athlete or athletes" and for "any athletic or athletes" for clarity and to correct a grammatical error.

In clause (6), a reference to section 220522 (restating 36:391(b) and (c)) is unnecessary because section 220521 incorporates the eligibility requirements of section 220522.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2020—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(6), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).

Pub. L. 116–189, §3(1), substituted "United States Center for SafeSport" for "United States Center for Safe Sport".

Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(5), redesignated par. (4) as (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).

Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(5), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).

Pub. L. 116–189, §3(2), substituted "United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee" for "United States Olympic Committee".

Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(5), redesignated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).

Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(5), redesignated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).

Pub. L. 116–189, §3(3), amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: " 'national governing body' means an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the corporation under section 220521 of this title."

Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(5), redesignated par. (8) as (9).

Pub. L. 116–189, §3(4), struck out par. (9) which read as follows: " 'paralympic sports organization' means an amateur sports organization which is recognized by the corporation under section 220521 of this title."

Subsec. (b)(10), (11). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(7), added pars. (10) and (11). Former par. (10) redesignated (12).

Subsec. (b)(12). Pub. L. 116–189, §3(5), redesignated par. (10) as (12).

2018—Subsec. (b)(4) to (10). Pub. L. 115–126 added pars. (4) and (5) and redesignated former pars. (4) to (8) as (6) to (10), respectively.

2006—Pub. L. 109–284, §5(13), substituted "Short title and definitions" for "Title and Definitions" in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–284, §5(14), substituted "Short Title" for "Title" in heading.

1998—Pub. L. 105–277, §142(b)(2)(A), substituted "Title and Definitions" for "Definitions" in section catchline.

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–277, §142(b)(2)(B), added subsec. (a).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277, §142(b)(2)(C), designated existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted heading.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–277, §142(c)(1), inserted "or paralympic sports organization" after "national governing body".

Subsec. (b)(7), (8). Pub. L. 105–277, §142(c)(2), (3), added par. (7) and redesignated former par. (7) as (8).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Severability

Pub. L. 116–189, §12, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 973, provided that: "If any provision of this Act [see Short Title of 2020 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title], or an amendment made by this Act, is determined to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions of this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not be affected."

Findings

Pub. L. 116–189, §2, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 943, provided that: "Congress makes the following findings:

"(1) The courageous voice of survivors is a call to action to end emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in the Olympic and Paralympic movement.

"(2) Larry Nassar, the former national team doctor for USA Gymnastics, sexually abused over 300 athletes for over two decades because of ineffective oversight by USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee.

"(3) While the case of Larry Nassar is unprecedented in scale, the case is hardly the only recent incident of sexual abuse in amateur sports.

"(4) Survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse and all survivors of abuse in the Olympic and Paralympic movement deserve justice and redress for the wrongs the survivors have suffered.

"(5) After a comprehensive congressional investigation, including interviews and statements from survivors, former and current organization officials, law enforcement, and advocates, Congress found that the United States Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics fundamentally failed to uphold their existing statutory purposes and duty to protect amateur athletes from sexual, emotional, or physical abuse.

"(6) USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee knowingly concealed abuse by Larry Nassar, leading to the abuse of dozens of additional amateur athletes during the period beginning in the summer of 2015 and ending in September 2016.

"(7) Ending abuse in the Olympic and Paralympic movement requires enhanced oversight to ensure that the Olympic and Paralympic movement does more to serve athletes and protect their voice and safety."

Report to Congress on Effectiveness of Chapter and Proposed Changes

Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title I, §142(q), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–609, required the United States Olympic Committee to submit, five years from Oct. 21, 1998, a special report to Congress on the effectiveness of the provisions of this chapter, together with any additional proposed changes to this chapter the United States Olympic Committee determined to be appropriate.
36 U.S.C. § 40510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 405 / Section 40510: Liability
Liability
Status: in_force

(a) Liability of Corporation.—The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(b) Immunity of Individuals.—A member or private individual is not liable for the obligations of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1335.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40510(a)
36:801.
Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, §§9(a) (1st sentence words after last comma), 11, 72 Stat. 599, 600.

40510(b)
36:799(a) (1st sentence words after last comma).
36 U.S.C. § 150407 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1504 / Section 150407: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have only those powers granted the corporation through its articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, which shall conform to the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated.

(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, §5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 50111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 501 / Section 50111: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

50111
36:3709.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, §9, 99 Stat. 1022.
36 U.S.C. § 152402 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1524 / Section 152402: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are to—

(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts to promote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation's sound recording heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives throughout the United States; and

(2) further the goals of the Library of Congress and the National Recording Preservation Board in connection with their activities under the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000.

(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, §201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2092.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 106–474, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2085, which enacted this chapter and chapter 27 (§1701 et seq.) of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 2 and Tables.
36 U.S.C. § 190109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190109: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions, national executive committee, and other national entities of the corporation; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1448; Pub. L. 111–113, §2(d), Dec. 14, 2009, 123 Stat. 3027.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190109
36:233.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §13, 64 Stat. 314.

In this section, the word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In subsection (a)(1), the word "correct" is substituted for "current" for consistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2009—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 111–113 substituted "other national entities of the corporation;" for "national council;".
36 U.S.C. § 130303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1303 / Section 130303: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—An individual is eligible for active membership in the corporation if the individual—

(1) is of good moral character; and

(2) has received a Congressional Medal of Honor, a Distinguished Service Cross, a Navy Cross, or an Air Force Cross awarded for acts of extraordinary heroism in connection with military or naval operations against an armed enemy, or for heroism of a specially distinguished character, as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any foreign country.

(b) Extension of Eligibility to Parents and Descendants.—The corporation may extend eligibility for membership, either active or associate, to parents and lineal descendants of an individual described in subsection (a) of this section on terms provided in its constitution and bylaws.

(c) Voting.—Each member (except an associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1374.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130303
36:636.
Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 546, §6, 69 Stat. 488; June 21, 1961, Pub. L. 87–56, §2, 75 Stat. 95.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "has received" are substituted for "who have received or who may hereafter receive" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "Navy Cross" are restated before "Air Force Cross" in accordance with the order preferred by the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated. The words "as a member" are substituted for "are, have been, or may become members . . . of whatever rank" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the words "on terms" are substituted for "under such conditions and upon such terms" to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (c), the words "the right to" are omitted as unnecessary.

The text of 36:636(d) is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 21009 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21009: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3243.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21009
36 App.:5910.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §10, 112 Stat. 1532.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "This section may not be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 30312 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 303 / Section 30312: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of blinded veterans.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1319.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30312
36:865.
Aug. 27, 1958, Pub. L. 85–769, §15, 72 Stat. 927; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, §13(n)(4), 105 Stat. 278.

The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The word "outstanding" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "Secretary of Veterans Affairs" are substituted for "Department of Veterans Affairs" because under 38:303 the Secretary is the head of the Department.
36 U.S.C. § 170304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1703 / Section 170304: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Nondiscrimination.—The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170304(a)
36:3605 (words before 1st comma).
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §5 (words before 1st comma, words after 1st comma related to discrimination in membership), 99 Stat. 499.

170304(b)
36:3605 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in membership).
36 U.S.C. § 904 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 9 / Section 904: Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag
Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag championed by the Bring Our Families Home Campaign is designated as the symbol of the commitment of the United States to recognizing, and prioritizing the freedom of, citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.

(b) Required Display.—

(1) In general.—The Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in paragraph (3) on the days specified in paragraph (2).

(2) Days specified.—The days specified in this paragraph are the following:

(A) U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, March 9.

(B) Flag Day, June 14.

(C) Independence Day, July 4.

(D) Any day on which a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States—

(i) returns to the United States from being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad; or

(ii) dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.

(3) Locations specified.—The locations specified in this paragraph are the following:

(A) The Capitol.

(B) The White House.

(C) The buildings containing the official office of—

(i) the Secretary of State; and

(ii) the Secretary of Defense.

(c) Display To Be in a Manner Visible to the Public.—Display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public.

(d) Limitation.—This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag.

(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, §1804(a)(2)(A), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 686.)
36 U.S.C. § 70105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 701 / Section 70105: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for serving as a director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1348.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70105(a)
36:5606.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §§1806, 1807, 1808(g) (related to directors and officers), 110 Stat. 2761.

70105(b)
36:5607.
 

70105(c)
36:5608(g) (related to directors and officers).
 

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the laws of the State of Delaware" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "The requirements for serving as a director or officer" are substituted for "in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the association" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 2308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 23 / Section 2308: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The Director shall transmit to Congress an annual report on the Director's stewardship of the authority to operate and maintain the memorial museum. Such report shall include the following:

(1) An accounting of all financial transactions involving donated funds.

(2) A description of the extent to which the objectives of this chapter are being met.

(3) An examination of future major endeavors, initiatives, programs, or activities that the Museum proposes to undertake to better fulfill the objectives of this chapter.

(4) An examination of the Federal role in the funding of the Museum and its activities, and any changes that may be warranted.

(Added Pub. L. 106–292, §1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1033.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2308, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1280, required the Executive Director to submit an annual report to Congress, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 22510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 225 / Section 22510: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22510
36:101.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §11, 43 Stat. 968; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(9), 78 Stat. 636.

The word "submit" is substituted for "make and transmit" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in the revised title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 197 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 30512 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 305 / Section 30512: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30512
36:951.
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §11, 74 Stat. 517.
36 U.S.C. § 154713 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154713: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154713
36:4012.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §13, 102 Stat. 75.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 205 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 151501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1515 / Section 151501: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151501
36:2013.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §14, 96 Stat. 258.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 110310 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1103 / Section 110310: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. This section does not allow assets to be distributed to an officer or employee or to inure to the benefit of a private person.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110310
36:924.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §14, 72 Stat. 1741.

The words "dissolution or final liquidation" are substituted for "final dissolution or liquidation" for consistency in the revised title. The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This section does not allow" are substituted for "Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to permit" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 154710 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154710: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1439.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154710
36:4011.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §11, 102 Stat. 74.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1535 / Section 153510: Statement required in audit report
Statement required in audit report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or fees at a rate of greater than $10,000 a year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153510
36:4610(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §10(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 498.

The word "salaries" is omitted as included in "compensation".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 205 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 150504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1505 / Section 150504: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

The membership of the corporation consists of the members of the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia. Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and regulations of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150504
36:405.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §5, 66 Stat. 39.

The word "consists" is substituted for "shall be made up of" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 220103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220103: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter, the rights, privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws. The membership of the corporation consists of—

(1) nine individuals designated by the President; and

(2) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in section 220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, as provided in the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1459.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220103
36:1305(a).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §5(a), 93 Stat. 1270.

The text of 36:1305(a) (1st–3d sentences) and the word "Thereafter" are omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 210302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2103 / Section 210302: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—369th Veterans' Association (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

210302(a)
36:3001.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 17, 98 Stat. 2920, 2922.

210302(b)
36:3014 (last sentence).
36:3016.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 40109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 401 / Section 40109: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1331.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40109
36:2610.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, §10, 98 Stat. 1345.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1705 / Section 170508: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1446.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170508
36:2514 (1st sentence).
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §15 (1st sentence), 98 Stat. 1241.
36 U.S.C. § 40501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 405 / Section 40501: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States of America (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.—The corporation is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.

(c) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40501
36:791.
Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, §§1, 2, 72 Stat. 597.

 
36:792.
 

This section is substituted for 36:791 for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary language. The text of 36:792 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 21704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 217 / Section 21704: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;

(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations;

(5) provide guidance and leadership to organizations and local chapters established under paragraph (4), but may not control or otherwise influence the specific activities and conduct of such organizations and local chapters;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) publish a magazine and other publications;

(8) sue and be sued; and

(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297; Pub. L. 112–66, §1, Dec. 13, 2011, 125 Stat. 768.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21704
36:44 (words before 4th semicolon less perpetual succession, words after 5th semicolon).
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §4 (words before 4th semicolon less perpetual succession, words after 5th semicolon), 41 Stat. 285; June 26, 1953, ch. 153, §1, 67 Stat. 82.

 
36:47.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §7, 41 Stat. 285.

In this section, the text of 36:47 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (5) is substituted for "to receive, hold, own, use, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (7), the words "in courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (8), the words "do any other act" are substituted for "generally to do any and all such acts and things" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2011—Pars. (5) to (9). Pub. L. 112–66 added par. (5) and redesignated former pars. (5) to (8) as (6) to (9), respectively.
36 U.S.C. § 40305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 403 / Section 40305: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

The corporation may not engage in business for profit or issue stock.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1332.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40305
36:204.
July 1, 1946, ch. 527, §4, 60 Stat. 347.

This section is substituted for 36:204(a) to eliminate unnecessary words. The text of 36:204(b) is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 131 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 131: National Safe Boating Week
National Safe Boating Week
Status: in_force

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation designating the 7-day period ending on the last Friday before Memorial Day as National Safe Boating Week.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

131
36:161.
June 4, 1958, Pub. L. 85–445, 72 Stat. 179; Oct. 3, 1980, Pub. L. 96–376, §9, 94 Stat. 1510; Dec. 20, 1993, Pub. L. 103–236, title III, §318(a), 107 Stat. 2427.
36 U.S.C. § 31109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 311 / Section 31109: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1328.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

31109
36:695(b).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §5(b), 70 Stat. 1053.

The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22707 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 227 / Section 22707: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Profit.—The corporation shall operate as a not-for-profit corporation, exclusively for charitable, educational, patriotic, and civic improvement purposes.

(b) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(c) Political Activities.—The corporation or an officer of the corporation or member of its executive committee as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office. The corporation may not carry on propaganda.

(d) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member of the corporation, except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.

(e) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director or officer. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a director or officer, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1308.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22707(a)
36:67b(11) (1st–8th words and words after semicolon).
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§3(11), 5(1), (2), 15, 16, 61 Stat. 405, 406, 408.

22707(b)
36:67n.
 

22707(c)
36:67d(1), (2).
 

22707(d)
36:67b(11) (9th word through semicolon).
 

22707(e)
36:67o.
 

In subsection (b), the words "shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (e), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 90111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 901 / Section 90111: Authorization of appropriations
Authorization of appropriations
Status: in_force

There are authorized to be appropriated to the foundation for carrying out the purposes of this chapter—

(1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and

(2) such sums as may be necessary for each succeeding fiscal year.

(Added Pub. L. 107–252, title VI, §601(a), Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1721, §152611; renumbered §90111, Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(6)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Pub. L. 113–237 renumbered section 152611 of this title as this section.
36 U.S.C. § 2102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2102: Employment of personnel
Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

(a) General.—Within the limits of an appropriation made to employ personnel, the American Battle Monuments Commission may employ personnel necessary to carry out this chapter. To ensure adequate care and maintenance of cemeteries, monuments, and memorials, the Commission, subject to the availability of appropriations, shall employ—

(1) at least 50 individuals in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of title 5), of whom at least 43 shall be assigned to duty in foreign countries where the cemeteries, monuments, and memorials are located; and

(2) at least 348 individuals who are citizens of the countries where the cemeteries, monuments, and memorials are located.

(b) Detailed Personnel.—On request of the Commission, the heads of departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government may make available to the Commission their personnel and facilities to assist in carrying out this chapter, and may expend for that purpose amounts appropriated to the department, agency, and instrumentality. The Commission shall reimburse the department, agency, or instrumentality for the pay and allowances of personnel made available to the Commission.

(c) Station Allowance for Officers Assigned to the Commission.—For officers of the Armed Forces assigned to the Commission, the same station allowance shall be authorized for serving at foreign stations as the Secretary of the Army has authorized for officers of the Army.

(d) Citizenship Requirement.—An individual may be employed as the superintendent, or as an assistant superintendent, of a cemetery operated by the Commission only if the individual is a citizen of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1269; Pub. L. 105–354, §1(2), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3239; Pub. L. 106–117, title VI, §604(2), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1580.)

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Pub. L. 105–225

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

2102(a)
36:121 (3d par. 2d, 3d sentences).
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, §1 (3d par.), 42 Stat. 1509; June 26, 1946, ch. 502, 60 Stat. 317; July 25, 1956, ch. 721, §1, 70 Stat. 640; Oct. 18, 1978, Pub. L. 95–479, title III, §306, 92 Stat. 1566; Oct. 7, 1980, Pub. L. 96–385, title V, §506, 94 Stat. 1537.

2102(b)
36:121 (3d par. 1st sentence).
36:122a.

 
Sept. 26, 1996, Pub. L. 104–204, title III, (1st, last provisos in par. under heading "American Battle Monuments Commission"), 110 Stat. 2907.

2102(c)
36:121b.
 

2102(d)
36:121 (3d par. last sentence).
 

In subsection (a) before clause (1), the words "or appropriations" are omitted because of 1:1. The words "further" and "under the jurisdiction of the Commission" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2), the words "who shall be hired for local employment relating to the care and maintenance of such cemeteries, monuments, and memorials" are omitted as unnecessary.

Subsections (b) and (c) are based in part on 36:121b and 122a, which are from the first and last provisos in the paragraph under the heading "American Battle Monuments Commission" in title III of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law 104–204, 110 Stat. 2907). The provisions have been repeated each year in prior appropriations acts and therefore are restated as permanent provisions. For prior provisions, see citations under 36:121b and 122a (1994 ed.).

In subsection (b), the words "departments, agencies, and instrumentalities" are substituted for "departments or agencies" and "departments, agencies, and services" in 36:121 and "agencies" in 36:122a for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "or of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps" in 36:121 and "including the Armed Forces" in 36:122a are omitted as included in "department, agency, or instrumentality". The words "as the case may be" in 36:121 are omitted as unnecessary. The word "salary" in 36:122a is omitted as included in "pay".

In subsection (c), the words "Secretary of the Army" are substituted for "Department of the Army" because of 10:3013(a)(1).

Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 2102(b) of title 36 to clarify the language.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1999—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 106–117 struck out ", United States Code" after "title 5".

1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted "personnel made available to the Commission" for "designated personnel".
36 U.S.C. § 230305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2303 / Section 230305: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;

(4) make contracts;

(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(7) sue and be sued; and

(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1484.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

230305
36:764(2)–(10).
July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–530, §§4(2)–(10), 18, 72 Stat. 371, 375.

 
36:778.
 

In this section, the text of 36:778 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as included in "amend". The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (5) is substituted for "take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any public body or agency or any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold absolutely or in trust for any of the purposes of the corporation any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, or otherwise" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (7), the words "complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (8), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 70502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 705 / Section 70502: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to receive and hold property, including by gift, devise, or grant, and to invest, administer, and dispose of the property without restrictions applicable to trustees or trust funds;

(2) to apply its income and any part of its principal exclusively to educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes—

(A) to advance the science of jurisprudence;

(B) to uphold high standards for the Federal judiciary and attorneys representing the United States Government;

(C) to promote and improve the administration of justice, including the study of means for the improved handling of the legal business of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government;

(D) to facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of the law and the promotion of the study of the law and the science of jurisprudence and research in jurisprudence, through the maintenance of a law library, the establishment of seminars, lectures, and studies devoted to the law, and the publication of addresses, essays, treatises, reports, and other literary works by students, practitioners, and teachers of the law; and

(E) to provide for the acquisition, preservation, and exhibition of rare books and documents, sculptures, paintings, and other objects of art and historical interest relating to the law, the courts, and the legal profession; and

(3) to do any other acts necessary or incident to the accomplishment of these purposes.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1351.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70502
36:573.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §3, 68 Stat. 797.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

Clause (1) is substituted for 36:573(1) to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (2), the words "and if the corporation so decides, all or" and "or any of them" are omitted as unnecessary. In subclause (D), the words "in jurisprudence" are substituted for "therein" for clarity.

In clause (3), the words "any other acts" are substituted for "any and all things" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 150505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1505 / Section 150505: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Representatives.—(1) The board of representatives is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.

(2) The board consists of one representative from each State society and territorial society in the District of Columbia. Each member of the board has one vote.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, a first vice president, a second vice president, a secretary, an assistant secretary, a treasurer, an assistant treasurer, a historian, and other officers designated by the board.

(2) The officers shall be elected by the board at an annual meeting and serve for a term of 1 year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1390.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150505(a)
36:407(a), (c).
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§6, 7, 66 Stat. 39.

150505(b)
36:406.
36:407(b).

In subsection (a), the word "herein" is omitted as unnecessary. The text of 36:407(c) is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 151708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1517 / Section 151708: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1406.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151708
36:5703(a)(4), (a) (last par.).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §204(a)(4), (a) (last par.), 110 Stat. 3384.

The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "have" is substituted for "maintain", the words "to receive" are substituted for "authorized to accept", and the words "is notice to or service on" are substituted for "shall be deemed as service upon or notice to", for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151705 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1517 / Section 151705: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The corporation may—

(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;

(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and

(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.

(b) Powers as Trustee.—To carry out its purposes, the corporation has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the jurisdiction in which the principal office of the corporation is located, including the power—

(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income from or other interest in property;

(2) to acquire property or an interest in property by purchase or exchange;

(3) unless otherwise required by an instrument of transfer, to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income from property;

(4) to borrow money and issue instruments of indebtedness;

(5) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary to carry out its functions;

(6) to sue and be sued; and

(7) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(c) Encumbered or Restricted Gifts.—A gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the corporation even though it is encumbered, restricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons, if any current or future interest is for the benefit of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1405; Pub. L. 109–9, title III, §312(b), Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 226; Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(5), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151705(a)
36:5702(g)(1)(B), (C).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §§203(g)(1)(B), (C), 204(b), (c)(1)–(4), (5) (words before 2d comma), (6), (7), (last par.), 110 Stat. 3384, 3385.

 
36:5703(b).
 

151705(b)
36:5703(c)(1)–(4), (5) (words before 2d comma), (6), (7).
 

151705(c)
36:5703(c) (last par.).
 

Subsection (a)(1) is substituted for 36:5702(g)(1)(B) for consistency in the revised title. The words "consistent with the purposes of the Foundation and the provisions of this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.

Subsection (a)(2) is substituted for 36:5703(b) for consistency in the revised title.

Subsection (a)(3) is substituted for 36:5702(g)(1)(C) for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words "under section 5701 of this title" and "in addition to the powers otherwise given it under this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary. In clauses (1) and (2), the words "real or personal" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. In clause (3), the words "reinvest, retain" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (4), the words "instruments of indebtedness" are substituted for "bonds, debentures, or other debt instruments" to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (6), the words "and complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (7), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–237 substituted "the jurisdiction" for "the the jurisdiction" in introductory provisions.

2005—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–9 substituted "the jurisdiction in which the principal office of the corporation is located" for "District of Columbia" in introductory provisions.
36 U.S.C. § 230103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2301 / Section 230103: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation only if the individual served honorably as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States—

(1) in a foreign war, insurrection, or expedition in service that—

(A) has been recognized as campaign-medal service; and

(B) is governed by the authorization of the award of a campaign badge by the United States Government;

(2) on the Korean peninsula or in its territorial waters for at least 30 consecutive days, or a total of 60 days, after June 30, 1949; or

(3) in an area which entitled the individual to receive special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger under section 310 or 351 of title 37.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1481; Pub. L. 107–242, §1(a), Oct. 16, 2002, 116 Stat. 1497; Pub. L. 114–328, div. A, title VI, §618(g), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2160.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

230103
36:115.
May 28, 1936, ch. 471, §5, 49 Stat. 1391; May 29, 1953, ch. 85, §2, 67 Stat. 40; Mar. 7, 1995, Pub. L. 104–3, 109 Stat. 47.

The words "is eligible for membership . . . only if" are substituted for "may not be a member . . . unless" for consistency in the revised title. The words "served honorably as a member of the armed forces of the United States" are substituted for "served honorably as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States" and "while a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, served honorably" to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (2), the words "at least" are substituted for "not less than" for consistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2016—Par. (3). Pub. L. 114–328 inserted "or 351" after "section 310".

2002—Par. (3). Pub. L. 107–242 added par. (3).
36 U.S.C. § 40104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 401 / Section 40104: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1330.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40104
36:2605.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, §5, 98 Stat. 1344.
36 U.S.C. § 210313 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2103 / Section 210313: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

210313
36:3011.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §12, 98 Stat. 2922.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 207 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 220705 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2207 / Section 220705: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1479.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220705(a)
36:1806.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §§6, 7, 95 Stat. 1095.

220705(b)
36:1807.
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:1806 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:1807 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 120111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120111: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit to Congress an annual report on the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101(b) of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
36 U.S.C. § 110110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1101 / Section 110110: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110110
36:2704.
Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98–391, §4, 98 Stat. 1359.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 200304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2003 / Section 200304: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) National Encampment.—(1) The national encampment is the supreme governing authority of the corporation.

(2) The national encampment is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of the corporation must be representative of the membership at large and may not permit concentration of control in a limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership at large.

(3) The meetings of the national encampment may be held in the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States.

(b) Council of Administration.—(1) During the intervals between the national encampments, the council of administration is the governing board of the corporation and is responsible for the general policies, program, and activities of the corporation.

(2) The council of administration shall consist of at least seven members elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(c) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander in chief, a senior vice commander in chief, a junior vice commander in chief, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer.

(2) The manner of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1453.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200304(a)
36:536.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§6–8, 68 Stat. 750.

200304(b)
36:537.
 

200304(c)
36:538.
 

In subsection (a)(2), the words "several", "always", and "thereof . . . the hands of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(3), the words "State, territory, or possession of the United States" are substituted for "State or Territory" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

In subsection (b), the text of 36:537(b) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (c), the words "One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer" are substituted for "(which latter two offices may be held by one person)" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "provided" is substituted for "may be prescribed" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 213 / Section 21301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

American Historical Association (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1294.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21301
36:20 (1st sentence words before "for the promotion").
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (1st sentence words before "for the promotion"), 25 Stat. 640.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 170104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1701 / Section 170104: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) Specific Powers.—The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal, emblems, and badges;

(3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(4) make contracts;

(5) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(8) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate State and regional organizations and local chapters or posts;

(9) establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation;

(10) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;

(11) sue and be sued; and

(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(b) Privileges of Other National Veterans' Organizations.—Privileges granted to other national veterans' organizations as a result of their being incorporated by Congress are also granted to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1440.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170104(a)
36:1154 (less perpetual succession).
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 13, 85 Stat. 317, 319.

170104(b)
36:1163.
 

In subsection (a)(1), the word "amend" is substituted for "alter" for consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(6), the words "acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer" are substituted for "acquire, hold, and dispose of" for consistency in the revised title. The words "such real and personal" and "as may be" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(7), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage" for consistency in the revised title. The words "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(12), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "objects and" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "Such provisions", "and prerogatives", "heretofore", and "hereby" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 170110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1701 / Section 170110: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170110
36:1165.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §15, 85 Stat. 319.
36 U.S.C. § 150302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1503 / Section 150302: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) General.—The corporation may—

(1) make its own organization, including adopting a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) provide for the election of domestic and foreign members, their division into classes, and other matters needful or usual in such an institution;

(3) fill vacancies; and

(4) report its actions under this subsection to Congress.

(b) Property.—(1) The corporation may—

(A) receive property by devise, bequest, donation, or otherwise;

(B) hold the property absolutely or in trust;

(C) manage and invest the property as provided in the constitution of the corporation; and

(D) use the property and income from the property to carry out the purposes of the corporation, subject to instructions of donors.

(2) Congress at any time may limit the amount of real estate the corporation may acquire and the amount of time it may be held.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1388.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150302(a)
36:252.
Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 111, §2, 12 Stat. 806; July 14, 1870, ch. 264, 16 Stat. 277.

150302(b)
36:254.
June 20, 1884, ch. 107, 23 Stat. 50; May 27, 1914, ch. 101, §1, 38 Stat. 383.

In subsection (a)(1), the word "rules" is omitted as included in "regulations".

In subsection (a)(2), the words "their division" are substituted for "the division" for clarity.

In subsection (a)(3), the words "created by death, resignation, or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a)(4), the words "its actions under this subsection" are substituted for "the same" for clarity.

In subsection (b)(1), before clause (A), the word "may" is substituted for "be, and the same is, authorized and empowered to" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (A), the words "either real or personal" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. In clause (C), the word "reinvest" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151902 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1519 / Section 151902: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are to raise from private sources, administer, and disperse funds for medical education, and in carrying out those purposes, to take other appropriate action to promote—

(1) the interpretation of the needs of medical education to the American public;

(2) the encouragement of the growth, development, and advancement of constantly improving standards and methods in the education and training of all medical personnel in the United States; and

(3) the preservation of academic freedom in the institutions of medical education.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1408.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151902
36:603.
Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1036, §3, 68 Stat. 892.

The words "in carrying out those purposes" are substituted for "in connection therewith" for clarity. In clause (2), the word "personnel" is substituted for "manpower" to use a word that is gender-neutral.
36 U.S.C. § 10102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 101 / Section 10102: Reservation of right to amend or repeal
Reservation of right to amend or repeal
Status: in_force

(a) General.—Congress reserves the right to amend or repeal the provisions of part B of this subtitle.

(b) Nonapplication.—Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to chapters 213, 407, 801, 1403, 1503 (except section 150302(b)), 1513, 1517, 1531, and 1539 of this title.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1283.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

10102
36:20g.
June 9, 1906, ch. 3065 §7, 34 Stat. 228.

 
36:29.
June 15, 1916, ch. 148, §9, 39 Stat. 229.

 
36:38a.
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, §9, 64 Stat. 24.

 
36:51.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §10, 41 Stat. 285.

 
36:59.
Aug. 4, 1937, ch. 564, §5, 50 Stat. 559.

 
36:67s.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §20, 61 Stat. 408.

 
36:78q.
June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 86–47, §18, 73 Stat. 80.

 
36:90k.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §11, 47 Stat. 322.

 
36:104.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §14, 43 Stat. 968.

 
36:120.
May 28, 1936, ch. 471, §10, 49 Stat. 1391.

 
36:140 note.
June 6, 1940, ch. 239, §5, 54 Stat. 233.

 
36:208.
July 1, 1946, ch. 527, §8, 60 Stat. 347.

 
36:239.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §19, 64 Stat. 315.

 
36:254 note.
May 27, 1914, ch. 101, §2, 38 Stat. 383.

 
36:291.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §21, 64 Stat. 567.

 
36:352.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, §12, 64 Stat. 872.

 
36:382.
Sept. 21, 1950, ch. 975, title I, §112, as added Nov. 8, 1978, Pub. L. 95–606, §1(b), 92 Stat. 3049.

 
36:421.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §21, 66 Stat. 41.

 
36:447.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §17, 67 Stat. 565.

 
36:479.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 429, §19, 67 Stat. 574.

 
36:518.
July 19, 1954, ch. 536, §18, 68 Stat. 492.

 
36:550.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §20, 68 Stat. 752.

 
36:589.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §19, 68 Stat. 800.

 
36:617.
Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1036, §17, 68 Stat. 895.

 
36:647.
Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 546, §17, 69 Stat. 490.

 
36:680.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §20, 70 Stat. 797.

 
36:707.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §17, 70 Stat. 1056.

 
36:780.
July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–530, §20, 72 Stat. 375.

 
36:807.
Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, §17, 72 Stat. 601.

 
36:837.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §17, 72 Stat. 859.

 
36:868.
Aug. 27, 1958, Pub. L. 85–769, §18, 72 Stat. 927.

 
36:898.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §18, 72 Stat. 1695.

 
36:926.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §16, 72 Stat. 1741.

 
36:958.
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §18, 74 Stat. 518.

 
36:988.
Aug. 31, 1960, Pub. L. 86–680, §18, 74 Stat. 577.

 
36:1020.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §20, 76 Stat. 506.

 
36:1059.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §19, 76 Stat. 534.

 
36:1088.
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §18, 78 Stat. 328.

 
36:1167.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §17, 85 Stat. 319.

 
36:1218.
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §18, 92 Stat. 1647.

 
36:1309(h).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §9(h), 93 Stat. 1272.

 
36:1512.
Dec. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96–489, §13, 94 Stat. 2555.

 
36:1612.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §13, 94 Stat. 2597.

 
36:1712.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–82, §13, 95 Stat. 1093.

 
36:1812.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §13, 95 Stat. 1096.

 
36:1912.
June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §13, 96 Stat. 111.

 
36:2012.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §13, 96 Stat. 258.

 
36:2112.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §13, 96 Stat. 263.

 
36:2212.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §13, 96 Stat. 2267.

 
36:2312.
Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98–257, §13, 98 Stat. 129.

 
36:2412.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §13, 98 Stat. 239.

 
36:2512.
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §13, 98 Stat. 1241.

 
36:2612.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, §13, 98 Stat. 1345.

 
36:2712.
Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98–391, §13, 98 Stat. 1360.

 
36:2812.
Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–520, §13, 98 Stat. 2430.

 
36:2913.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §14, 98 Stat. 2912.

 
36:3012.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §13, 98 Stat. 2922.

 
36:3112.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §13, 98 Stat. 3099.

 
36:3209.
Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 762, §9, 50 Stat. 800.

 
36:3310.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §10, 49 Stat. 459.

 
36:3418.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §18, 76 Stat. 933.

 
36:3612.
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §13, 99 Stat. 500.

 
36:3712.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, §13, 99 Stat. 1022.

 
36:3813.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §14, 100 Stat. 476.

 
36:3912.
Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99–604, §13, 100 Stat. 3448.

 
36:4013.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §14, 102 Stat. 75.

 
36:4112.
Nov. 14, 1988, Pub. L. 100–655, title I, §113, 102 Stat. 3852.

 
36:4206.
Apr. 17, 1916, ch. 77, §6, 39 Stat. 52.

 
36:4318.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §18, 78 Stat. 318.

 
36:4408.
June 6, 1900, ch. 806, §8, 31 Stat. 663.

 
36:4517.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, §17, 78 Stat. 324.

 
36:4617.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §17, 78 Stat. 499.

 
36:4706.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, §6, 41 Stat. 694.

 
36:4812.
Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101–510, title XVI, §1613, 104 Stat. 1738.

 
36:4910.
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, §10, 37 Stat. 655.

 
36:5013.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1814, 106 Stat. 2583; May 31, 1993, Pub. L. 103–35, title II, §202(a)(13), 107 Stat. 101.

 
36:5113.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1834, 106 Stat. 2586; May 31, 1993, Pub. L. 103–35, title II, §202(a)(13), 107 Stat. 101.

 
36:5311.
June 30, 1906, ch. 3929, §11, 34 Stat. 808.

 
36:5402.
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, §2, 31 Stat. 1454; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.

 
36:5612.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §1813, 110 Stat. 2762.

In subsection (a), the source provisions are restated as a general provision to avoid the need to repeat identical provisions. The words "but no contract or individual right made or acquired shall be divested or impaired" in 36:104 and "but no contract or individual right made or acquired shall thereby be divested or impaired" in 36:5311 are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.

Subsection (b) is added because the chapters referred to in subsection (b) restate laws which Congress did not expressly reserve the right to amend or repeal.
36 U.S.C. § 220302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2203 / Section 220302: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to encourage in the most comprehensive and enlightened manner an understanding by the American people of the founding, growth, and significance of the Capitol of the United States as the tangible symbol of their representative form of government;

(2) to undertake research into the history of the Congress and the Capitol and to promote discussion, publication, and dissemination of the results of this research;

(3) to foster and increase an informed patriotism among the citizens in the study of this living memorial to the founders of this Nation and the continuing thread of principles as exemplified by their successors; and

(4) to cooperate with the standing committees of Congress, the Library of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol, and relevant departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the United States Government in carrying out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1463.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220302
36:1203.
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §3, 92 Stat. 1643.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

In clause (3), the words "among the citizens" are substituted for "of the land" for clarity.

In clause (4), the words "departments, agencies, and instrumentalities" are substituted for "departments and agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 140301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1403 / Section 140301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—The Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140301(a)
36:311.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §§1, 2, 4(a), 64 Stat. 868.

 
36:312.
 

140301(b)
36:314(a).
 

Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.

Subsection (b) is substituted for "shall have perpetual succession" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 210310 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2103 / Section 210310: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, the board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

210310
36:3010.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §10, 98 Stat. 2921.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70307 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70307: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1350.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70307(a)
36:2208(d).
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §8, 96 Stat. 2266.

70307(b)
36:2208(c).
 

70307(c)
36:2208(a).
 

70307(d)
36:2208(b).
 

70307(e)
36:2208(e).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for "acting as such officer or director" for consistency in the revised title. The word "otherwise" is omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 70704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 707 / Section 70704: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) employ persons the corporation considers necessary;

(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property;

(5) sue and be sued; and

(6) do any other act to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1355.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70704(1)
36:4404 (5th sentence related to establishing bylaws).
June 6, 1900, ch. 806, §§2 (words before last semicolon), 4 (4th sentence related to adopting and altering seal, 5th sentence related to establishing bylaws, last sentence related to employment authority), 31 Stat. 662, 663.

70704(2)
36:4404 (4th sentence related to adopting and altering seal).
 

70704(3)
36:4404 (last sentence related to employment authority).
 

70704(4)–(6)
36:4402 (words before last semicolon).
 

Clause (1) is substituted for "by-laws which may be established for the government of said association" for clarity and consistency in the revised title.

Clause (2) is substituted for "adopt a common seal, which they may alter at pleasure" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (3) is substituted for "such agents and employees as it may be deemed necessary to employ" for clarity.

Clause (4) is substituted for "be competent at law and in equity to take to themselves and their successors, for the use and behoof of said association, any estate whatsoever, in any messuage, lands, tenements, hereditaments, goods, chattels, moneys, and other effects, by gift, devise, grant, donation, bargain sale, conveyance, assurance, or will; and the same to grant, bargain, sell, transfer, assign, convey, assure, demise, declare to use, and farm let, and to place out on interest, for the use of said association, in such manner as to them, or a majority of them, shall be deemed most beneficial to said association; and to receive the same, their rents, issues, and profits, income, and interest, and to apply the same for the proper use and benefit of said association for the objects and purposes hereinbefore mentioned" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (5) is substituted for "and by the same name to sue and be sued, to implead and be impleaded in any court of law or equity in all manner of suits, actions, and proceedings whatsoever" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (6) is substituted for "and generally by and in the same name to do and transact all and every the business touching or concerning the premises" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 80301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 803 / Section 80301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Girl Scouts of the United States of America (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a body corporate and politic of the District of Columbia.

(b) Domicile.—The domicile of the corporation is the District of Columbia.

(c) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1361.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

80301
36:31.
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, §§1, 2 (words before 2d comma), 64 Stat. 22.

 
36:32 (words before 2d comma).
 

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 300110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 3001 / Section 300110: Annual report and audit
Annual report and audit
Status: in_force

(a) Submission of Report.—As soon as practicable after the end of the corporation's fiscal year, which may be changed from time to time by the board of governors, the corporation shall submit a report to the Secretary of Defense on the activities of the corporation during such fiscal year, including a complete, itemized report of all receipts and expenditures.

(b) Auditing of Report and Submission to Congress.—The Secretary shall audit the report and submit a copy of the audited report to Congress.

(c) Payment of Audit Expenses.—The corporation shall reimburse the Secretary each year for auditing its accounts. The amount paid shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as a miscellaneous receipt.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 110–26, §10, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 109.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

300110(a)–(c)
36:6.
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, §6, 33 Stat. 602; Feb. 27, 1917, ch. 137, 39 Stat. 946; July 17, 1953, ch. 222, §4(c), 67 Stat. 179.

 
36:7.
May 29, 1920, ch. 214, §1 (1st complete par. on p. 659), 41 Stat. 659; July 17, 1953, ch. 222, §5, 67 Stat. 179.

In subsection (a), the words "make and", "next preceding", and "full" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in the revised title. The words "all receipts and expenditures" are substituted for "receipts and expenditures of whatever kind" to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsections (b) and (c), the word "Secretary" is substituted for "Department of Defense" for consistency.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–26 reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "As soon as practicable after July 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to the Secretary of Defense on the activities of the corporation during the fiscal year ending June 30, including a complete, itemized report of all receipts and expenditures."
36 U.S.C. § 151107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1511 / Section 151107: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted, and offices may be maintained, throughout the United States in accordance with the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1398.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151107
36:5308.
June 30, 1906, ch. 3929, §8, 34 Stat. 807; June 14, 1937, ch. 336, §4, 50 Stat. 258.

The words "activities of the corporation may be conducted" are substituted for "meetings of the corporation, its officers, committees, and departments, may be held, and . . . its business may be transacted" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 22712 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 227 / Section 22712: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be applied to the care and comfort of disabled veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1309.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22712
36:67h.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §9, 61 Stat. 407; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, §1(b)(3), 91 Stat. 830; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, §13(n)(1), 105 Stat. 278.

The words "Secretary of Veterans Affairs" are substituted for "Department of Veterans Affairs" because under 38:303 the Secretary is the head of the Department.
36 U.S.C. § 90104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 901 / Section 90104: Officers and employees
Officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) Appointment of Officers and Employees.—The board of directors appoints, removes, and replaces officers and employees of the foundation.

(b) Status and Compensation of Employees.—

(1) In general.—Officers and employees of the foundation—

(A) are not employees of the Federal Government (except as may otherwise be provided in this chapter);

(B) shall be appointed and removed without regard to the provisions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service; and

(C) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5.

(2) Availability of federal employee rates for travel.—For purposes of any schedules of rates negotiated by the Administrator of General Services for the use of employees of the Federal Government who travel on official business, officers and employees of the foundation who travel while engaged in the performance of their duties under this chapter shall be deemed to be employees of the Federal Government.

(Added Pub. L. 107–252, title VI, §601(a), Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1719, §152604; renumbered §90104, Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(6)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Pub. L. 113–237 renumbered section 152604 of this title as this section.
36 U.S.C. § 153302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1533 / Section 153302: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and educational, and include those intended or designed—

(1) to perpetuate the memory of the men who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people;

(2) to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants;

(3) to inspire them and the community at large with a more profound reverence for the principles of the government founded by our forefathers;

(4) to encourage historical research in relation to the American Revolution;

(5) to acquire and preserve the records of the individual services of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks;

(6) to mark the scenes of the American Revolution by appropriate memorials;

(7) to celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events of the war and of the Revolutionary period;

(8) to foster true patriotism;

(9) to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and

(10) to carry out the purposes expressed in the preamble to the Constitution of our country and the injunctions of Washington in his farewell address to the American people.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1424.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153302
36:20b.
June 9, 1906, ch. 3065, §2, 34 Stat. 227.

Before clause (1), the words "objects" and "declared to be" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 30706 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 307 / Section 30706: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "Board for Fundamental Education" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1323.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30706
36:516.
July 19, 1954, ch. 536, §16, 68 Stat. 492.

The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "as representing such corporation" and "lawfully" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150710 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1507 / Section 150710: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its annual national conference, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1394.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150710
36:443.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §13, 67 Stat. 565.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 80307 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 803 / Section 80307: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than April 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be printed each year, with accompanying illustrations, as a separate House document of the session of the Congress to which the report is submitted.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1362.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

80307
36:37.
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, §7, 64 Stat. 24; Aug. 14, 1953, ch. 486, §2, 67 Stat. 583; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(2), 78 Stat. 636.

 
36:39.
Apr. 16, 1951, ch. 29, 65 Stat. 31.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in the first sentence of this section relating to the requirement that the corporation submit a report to Congress not later than April 1 of each year, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 200 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 22902 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 229 / Section 22902: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Army and Navy Union of the United States of America (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1309.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22902(a)
36:3901.
Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99–604, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 100 Stat. 3446, 3448.

22902(b)
36:3914 (last sentence).
36:3915.

Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 190105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190105: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) adopt and alter emblems and badges;

(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;

(6) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate departmental subdivisions and local chapters;

(7) sue and be sued; and

(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1447.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190105
36:224 (less perpetual succession).
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 8, 64 Stat. 313, 314.

 
36:228.
 

In this section, the text of 36:228 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clause (4) is substituted for "acquire, hold, lease, and dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary to carry out the corporate object and purpose" and "accept gifts, legacies, and devises in furtherance of the corporate object and purpose" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (8), the words "and all . . . and things" and "object" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20712 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 207 / Section 20712: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1290.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20712
36:1911.
June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §12, 96 Stat. 111.
36 U.S.C. § 120106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120106: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation, or a director or officer of the corporation as such, may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(c) Loan.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee of the corporation.

(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval, or the authority of the United States, for any activity of the corporation.

(e) Corporate Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of New York.

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
36 U.S.C. § 153101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1531 / Section 153101: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1422.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153101
36:18 (words before "for patriotic").
Feb. 20, 1896, ch. 23, §1 (words before "for patriotic"), 29 Stat. 8.

This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 21103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 211 / Section 21103: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—

(1) keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world services;

(2) maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service, and assist and further all patriotic work;

(3) inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State, and Nation;

(4) assist veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and other strategic areas and their dependents in the presentation of claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and aid in any way in their power the men and women who served and died or were wounded or incapacitated during hostilities;

(5) perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were sacrificed in our wars;

(6) maintain true allegiance to the United States;

(7) inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country in the communities in which we live;

(8) inspire respect for the Stars and Stripes in the youth of America;

(9) extend needful assistance to all Gold Star Mothers and, when possible, to their descendants; and

(10) promote peace and good will for the United States and all other Nations.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1292.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

21103
36:2403.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §3, 98 Stat. 237; June 13, 1991, Pub. L. 102–54, §13(n)(6), 105 Stat. 278.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

In clause (6), the words "of America" are omitted for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 22508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 225 / Section 22508: Meetings
Meetings
Status: in_force

The corporation may hold its meetings at any place the corporation decides.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22508
36:94.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §4, 43 Stat. 967.
36 U.S.C. § 190313 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1903 / Section 190313: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190313
36:5112.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1833, 106 Stat. 2586.
36 U.S.C. § 152911 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152911: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1422.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152911
36:2904.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §4, 98 Stat. 2910.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20212 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 202 / Section 20212: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Added Pub. L. 105–354, §1(4)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3241.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20212
36 App.:5811.
Nov. 18, 1997, Pub. L. 105–85, title XV, §1512, 111 Stat. 1965.
36 U.S.C. § 151311 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1513 / Section 151311: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than 4 months after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1401.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151311
36:5206(b).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §207(b), 106 Stat. 3420.

The word "proceedings" is omitted for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 20106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 201 / Section 20106: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a governor, officer, employee, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for public office.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a governor, officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer or employee in an amount approved by the board of governors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a governor, officer, employee, or member. Governors who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a governor, officer, employee, or member, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

(e) Contributions to Certain Organizations.—None of the principal or interest of a fund referred to in section 20102(1) of this title may be contributed to an organization if—

(1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on propaganda or attempting to influence legislation; or

(2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private shareholder or individual.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1285.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20106(a)
36:982.
Aug. 31, 1960, Pub. L. 86–680, §§3(A) (1st sentence proviso), 9, 10, 12, 74 Stat. 573, 575, 576.

20106(b)
36:980.
 

20106(c)
36:979(a).
 

20106(d)
36:979(b).
 

20106(e)
36:973(A) (proviso).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 154303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1543 / Section 154303: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend bylaws;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) appoint or elect officers and agents;

(4) choose a board of trustees, consisting of at least 5 but not more than 15 individuals, to conduct the business and exercise the powers of the corporation;

(5) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) charge and collect membership dues and receive contributions of money or property to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the corporation;

(8) sue and be sued; and

(9) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1434.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

154303
36:140b(b)–(j).
June 6, 1940, ch. 239, §3(b)–(j), 54 Stat. 233.

In clause (1), the words "not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States or of any State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as unnecessary.

Clause (6) is substituted for "acquire, by purchase, devise, bequest, gift, or otherwise, and hold, encumber, convey, or otherwise dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary or appropriate for its corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (9), the word "generally" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all lawful acts" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 152503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1525 / Section 152503: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Voting.—Each member (except an honorary or sustaining member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. The corporation may provide in its constitution and bylaws for additional voting rights based on dues paid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1415.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152503
36:466.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 429, §6, 67 Stat. 571.
36 U.S.C. § 152912 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152912: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1422.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152912
36:2910.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §10, 98 Stat. 2911.
36 U.S.C. § 124 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 124: National Freedom Day
National Freedom Day
Status: in_force

The President may issue each year a proclamation designating February 1 as National Freedom Day to commemorate the signing by Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, of the joint resolution adopted by the Senate and the House of Representatives that proposed the 13th amendment to the Constitution.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

124
36:156.
June 30, 1948, ch. 755, 62 Stat. 1150.
36 U.S.C. § 170505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1705 / Section 170505: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1445.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170505(a)
36:2506.
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §§5 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 1239.

170505(b)
36:2507.
 

170505(c)
36:2505 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office).
 

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:2506 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:2507 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1507 / Section 150708: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director, officer, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office, or advocate, sponsor, or promote legislation in the Congress of the United States or in the legislature of a State.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does not prevent the executive committee from adopting terms of employment of the executive director as provided in section 150705(e) of this title.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1393.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150708(a)
36:442.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §§9, 10, 12, 67 Stat. 564, 565.

150708(b)
36:440.
 

150708(c)
36:439(a).
 

150708(d)
36:439(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" and "its objects and purposes being solely patriotic and educational" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "such person, agency, or organization" are interpreted as referring to a "member, officer, or director" and are omitted as unnecessary. The words "as provided in section 445 of this title" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 2501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 25 / Section 2501: Acceptance of voluntary services and money or property
Acceptance of voluntary services and money or property
Status: in_force

The President's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities—

(1) notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, may accept voluntary and uncompensated services; and

(2) may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of any money or property the Committee receives.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1280; Pub. L. 105–354, §1(3), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3239.)

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Pub. L. 105–225

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

2501
36:155b.
July 11, 1949, ch. 302, §2, as added Nov. 7, 1988, Pub. L. 100–630, title III, §301(b)(3), 102 Stat. 3316.

In clause (2), the words "in the name of the Committee", "in furtherance of this resolution", "real, personal, or mixed, tangible or nontangible", and "by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.

Pub. L. 105–354

This amends section 2501(2) of title 36 to reflect a change made by section 413 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1241).

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1998—Par. (2). Pub. L. 105–354 inserted "solicit," before "accept,".
36 U.S.C. § 140504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140504: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The board is responsible for all funds of the corporation.

(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 18 directors.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander, a senior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant, a finance officer, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a historian, and other elected officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1382.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

140504(a)
36:827.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §§7, 8, 72 Stat. 857.

140504(b)
36:828.
 

In subsection (a), the text of 36:827(a) is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 130301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1303 / Section 130301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.—The corporation is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.

(c) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(d) References to Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated.—Any reference to the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated, is deemed to refer to the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1374.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130301(a)
36:631 (related to creation and declaration of incorporation).
36:632.

Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 546, §§1, 2, 4(1), 69 Stat. 486, 487.

130301(b)
36:631 (related to place of incorporation and domicile).
 

130301(c)
36:631 (related to perpetual succession).
36:634(1).

130301(d)
36:648.
June 21, 1961, Pub. L. 87–56, §1, 75 Stat. 95.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.

In subsection (a), the text of 36:632 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In subsection (d), the words "The corporation known as the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated, which was incorporated by the Act entitled 'An Act to Incorporate the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America', approved August 4, 1955 (69 Stat. 486), shall be known and designated on and after June 21, 1961 as the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated, and" are omitted as executed. The words "such corporation under the name of" and "such corporation under and by the name of" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "is deemed" are substituted for "shall be held" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 200105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2001 / Section 200105: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the District of Columbia. However, annual meetings may be held wherever the corporation decides.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)

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Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

200105
36:5401 (last sentence words before proviso).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, §1 (last sentence words before proviso), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.

The words "wherever the corporation decides" are substituted for "such other places as the incorporators or their successors shall determine" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 3 / Section 301: National anthem
National anthem
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.

(b) Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—

(1) when the flag is displayed—

(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;

(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and

(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 110–417, [div. A], title V, §595, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4475.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

301(a)
36:170.
Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 436, 46 Stat. 1508.

301(b)
36:171.
June 22, 1942, ch. 435, §6, 56 Stat. 380; Dec. 22, 1942, ch. 806, §6, 56 Stat. 1077; July 7, 1976, Pub. L. 94–344, §1(18), 90 Stat. 812.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (b)(1)(A) to (C). Pub. L. 110–417 added subpars. (A) to (C) and struck out former subpars. (A) to (C) which read as follows:

"(A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart;

"(B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and

"(C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and".
36 U.S.C. § 30104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 301 / Section 30104: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(2) The number of directors is as provided in the constitution. Their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies) and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board of directors, a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, and a treasurer.

(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1315.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30104(a)
36:887.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §7, 72 Stat. 1692; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, §1(d), 91 Stat. 1347.

30104(b)
36:888.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §8, 72 Stat. 1693.

In subsection (a), the text of 36:887(a) is omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (1), the word "governing" is substituted for "managing" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 220708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2207 / Section 220708: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1480.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220708
36:1814 (1st sentence).
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §15 (1st sentence), 95 Stat. 1096.
36 U.S.C. § 153712 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153712: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report may consist of a report on the proceedings of the national convention during that fiscal year. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153712
36:1016.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §16, 76 Stat. 505.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 204 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 152406 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1524 / Section 152406: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia or another place as determined by the Board of Directors. However, the corporation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, §201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2094; amended Pub. L. 110–336, §2(b)(3)(A), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3727.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Pub. L. 110–336 substituted "District of Columbia or another place as determined by the Board of Directors" for "District of Columbia".
36 U.S.C. § 40723 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 407 / Subchapter II / Section 40723: Eligibility for participation
Eligibility for participation
Status: in_force

(a) Certification.—(1) An individual shall certify by affidavit, before participating in an activity sponsored or supported by the corporation, that the individual—

(A) has not been convicted of a felony;

(B) has not been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18; and

(C) is not a member of an organization that advocates the violent overthrow of the United States Government.

(2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an individual to provide certification from law enforcement agencies to verify that the individual has not been convicted of a felony or a violation of section 922 of title 18.

(b) Ineligibility.—An individual may not participate in an activity sponsored or supported by the corporation if the individual—

(1) has been convicted of a felony; or

(2) has been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18.

(c) Limiting Participation.—The Director may limit participation in the program as necessary to ensure—

(1) the safety of participants;

(2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment; and

(3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1337.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40723(a)
36:5503(a).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1613, 110 Stat. 517.

40723(b)
36:5503(b).
 

40723(c)
36:5503(c).
 

In subsection (a)(1), the words "shall certify" are substituted for "shall be required to certify", and the word "felony" is substituted for "Federal or State felony", to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (a)(2), the words "provide certification" are substituted for "attach to the person's affidavit a certification", and the words "law enforcement agencies" are substituted for "appropriate State or Federal law enforcement agency", to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the words "may not participate" are substituted for "shall not be eligible to participate" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "through the Civilian Marksmanship Program" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "felony" is substituted for "Federal or State felony" to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (c)(3), the words "the quality of instruction" are substituted for "quality instruction" for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 110304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1103 / Section 110304: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) make contracts;

(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property; and

(6) sue and be sued.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110304
36:914(b)–(h).
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §§4(b)–(h), 15, 72 Stat. 1739, 1741.

 
36:925.
 

In this section, the text of 36:925 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as included in "amend". The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States" and "said constitution and bylaws should likewise not be inconsistent with the laws of any State in which the corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (4) is substituted for "to take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual, and to hold any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "to transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (5), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, or otherwise" for consistency in the revised title. The words "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22910 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 229 / Section 22910: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1311.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22910
36:3904.
Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99–604, §4, 100 Stat. 3446.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150703 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1507 / Section 150703: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Membership in the corporation is confined to agencies and organizations. Except as provided in this chapter, the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

(b) Voting.—Each agency or organization sending delegates to, and participating in, the annual national conference on citizenship has one vote in the conduct of the business of the conference.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150703
36:436.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §6, 67 Stat. 563.
36 U.S.C. § 150404 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1504 / Section 150404: Board of directors
Board of directors
Status: in_force

Subject to section 150406, the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation and in conformity with the laws under which the corporation is incorporated.

(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, §5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 50102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 501 / Section 50102: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861–1865 (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

50102(a)
36:3701.
Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99–172, §§1, 16, 99 Stat. 1020, 1023.

50102(b)
36:3715.
 

In subsection (a), the words "incorporated in Ohio" are substituted for "organized under the laws of the State of Ohio" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 152408 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1524 / Section 152408: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, §201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2094.)
36 U.S.C. § 220315 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2203 / Section 220315: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of trustees, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1465.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220315
36:1214.
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §14, 92 Stat. 1646.

The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "and all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 300109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 3001 / Section 300109: Endowment fund
Endowment fund
Status: in_force

The endowment fund of the corporation shall be kept and invested under the management and control of a board of trustees elected by the board of governors. The corporation shall prescribe policies and regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 110–26, §9, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 109.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

300109
36:9.
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, §8, as added June 23, 1910, ch. 372, §2, 36 Stat. 604; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, §7, 61 Stat. 83.

The words "from time to time" are omitted [as] unnecessary.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2007—Pub. L. 110–26 struck out "nine" before "trustees elected" in first sentence and substituted "The corporation shall prescribe policies and regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees." for "The board of governors shall prescribe regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees."
36 U.S.C. § 80509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80509: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1364.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

80509
36:1610.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §10, 94 Stat. 2596.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "However, nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20913 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20913: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1292.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20913
36:2111.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §12, 96 Stat. 263.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 196 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 170507 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1705 / Section 170507: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1445.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

170507(a)
36:2508(d).
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §8, 98 Stat. 1240.

170507(b)
36:2508(c).
 

170507(c)
36:2508(a).
 

170507(d)
36:2508(b).
 

170507(e)
36:2508(e).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1515 / Section 151502: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—National Federation of Music Clubs (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in Illinois, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151502(a)
36:2001.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 96 Stat. 256, 258.

151502(b)
36:2014 (last sentence).
36:2015.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 30906 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 309 / Section 30906: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Profit.—The corporation may not operate for pecuniary profit to its members.

(b) Stocks and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1326.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30906
36:24 (words after semicolon).
June 15, 1916, ch. 148, §4 (words after semicolon), 39 Stat. 228.

The words "certificates of" and "its object and purposes being solely of a benevolent character" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 701 / Section 70111: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1349.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70111
36:5609.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §1809, 110 Stat. 2762.

The words "officers and agents" are substituted for "officers, directors, employees, and agents" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 70109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 701 / Section 70109: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1349.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70109
36:5610.
Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104–201, title XVIII, §1810, 110 Stat. 2762.

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "This section may not be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 40111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 401 / Section 40111: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1331.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40111
36:2609.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, §9, 98 Stat. 1345.
36 U.S.C. § 20907 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20907: Exclusive right to name and emblem
Exclusive right to name and emblem
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use the name "American Ex-Prisoners of War" and the official American Ex-Prisoners of War emblem or any colorable simulation of that emblem. This section does not affect any vested rights.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1291.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20907
36:2115.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §16, 96 Stat. 263.

The words "This section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted for "No powers or privileges hereby granted shall, however, interfere or conflict with established or vested rights" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 130510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130510: Statement required in audit report
Statement required in audit report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130510
36:1084(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §14(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 328.

The word "salaries" is omitted as included in "compensation".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Termination of Reporting Requirements

For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 202 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 230509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2305 / Section 230509: Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1487.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

230509
36:3815.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §16, 100 Stat. 476.
36 U.S.C. § 2101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2101: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Composition and Terms.—The American Battle Monuments Commission has not more than 11 members appointed by the President. The President also shall appoint one officer of the Regular Army to serve as secretary of the Commission. The members and secretary serve at the pleasure of the President. The President shall fill any vacancies that occur. Notwithstanding any other law, members of the Armed Forces may be appointed members of the Commission.

(b) Pay and Expenses.—The members of the Commission serve without compensation. However, the members of the Commission may receive, from an amount appropriated to carry out this chapter or acquired by another authorized way—

(1) their actual expenses related to the work of the Commission;

(2) when in a travel status outside the continental United States, a per diem at the rate authorized to be paid for members of the uniformed services under section 405 of title 37 instead of subsistence; and

(3) when in a travel status in the continental United States, a per diem at the rate authorized to be paid under sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5 instead of subsistence.

(c) Expenses of Officers of Armed Forces Serving on Commission.—An officer of the Armed Forces serving as a member or as secretary of the Commission may be reimbursed for expenses when traveling on business of the Commission in the same way as civilian members of the Commission.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1269; Pub. L. 106–117, title VI, §604(1), Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1580; Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title VI, §631(f)(4)(B), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1465; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1076(a)(9), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1948; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title VI, §626(g), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2629.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

2101(a)
36:121 (1st par.).
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, §1 (1st par.), 42 Stat. 1509; June 26, 1946, ch. 502, 60 Stat. 317; Dec. 18, 1989, Pub. L. 101–237, title V, §503, 103 Stat. 2094.

2101(b)
36:121 (2d par.).
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, §1 (2d par.), 42 Stat. 1509; June 26, 1946, ch. 502, 60 Stat. 317; July 25, 1956, ch. 721, §1, 70 Stat. 640; Oct. 21, 1970, Pub. L. 91–480, 84 Stat. 1081; Apr. 1, 1976, Pub. L. 94–256, 90 Stat. 301.

 
36:121 (last par.).
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, §1 (last par.), 42 Stat. 1509; June 26, 1946, ch. 502, 60 Stat. 317; July 25, 1956, ch. 721, §1, 70 Stat. 640.

2101(c)
36:122.
Sept. 26, 1996, Pub. L. 104–204, title III, (2d proviso in par. under heading "American Battle Monuments Commission"), 110 Stat. 2907.

In subsection (a), the words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the text of 36:121 (last par.) is omitted as executed. In clauses (2) and (3), the word "same" is omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2), the words "authorized to be paid" are substituted for "prescribed" for consistency with clause (3) and 37:405.

Subsection (c) is based on 36:122 which is from the 2d proviso in the paragraph under the heading "American Battle Monuments Commission" in title III of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law 104–204, 110 Stat. 2907). The provision has been repeated each year in prior appropriations acts and therefore is restated as a permanent provision. For prior provisions, see citations under 36:122 (1994 ed.). In the restatement, the words "in the same way as" are substituted for "as provided for" for clarity and consistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 117–263 substituted "section 405" for "section 475".

2013—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(a)(9), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 112–81, §631(f)(4)(B). See 2011 Amendment note below.

2011—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 112–81, §631(f)(4)(B), as amended by Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(a)(9), substituted "475" for "405".

1999—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–117, §604(1)(A), struck out ", United States Code," after "title 37".

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 106–117, §604(1)(B), struck out ", United States Code," after "title 5".

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2013 Amendment

Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, §1076(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1947, provided that the amendment made by section 1076(a)(9) is effective Dec. 31, 2011, and as if included in Pub. L. 112–81 as enacted.
36 U.S.C. § 190102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are to support and promote the development and execution of a military policy for the United States that will provide adequate national security.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1447.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190102
36:223.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §3, 64 Stat. 313.

The word "object" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151901 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1519 / Section 151901: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—National Fund for Medical Education (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.—The corporation is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.

(c) Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1407.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151901
36:601.
Aug. 28, 1954, ch. 1036, §§1, 2, 4(1), 68 Stat. 891, 892.

 
36:602.
36:604(1).

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
36 U.S.C. § 240102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2401 / Section 240102: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1488.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

240102(a)
36:3101.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 3097, 3099.

240102(b)
36:3114 (last sentence).
36:3115.

In subsection (a), the words "incorporated in" are substituted for "organized under the laws of", and the words "is a federally chartered corporation" are substituted for "is recognized as such and is granted a Federal charter", for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the word "restrictions" is omitted as included in "any provision".
36 U.S.C. § 220113 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220113: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall make public an annual report on its activities for the prior calendar year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1462.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220113
36:1309(e), (f).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §9(e), (f), 93 Stat. 1272.

The word "proceedings" is omitted for consistency in the revised title. The text of 36:1309(f) is omitted as unnecessary because of 36:1101(50).
36 U.S.C. § 120108 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120108: Records and inspection
Records and inspection
Status: in_force

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of the members, board of directors, and committees of the corporation having any of the authority of the board of directors of the corporation; and

(3) at the principal office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of the members of the corporation entitled to vote on matters relating to the corporation.

(b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote on any matter relating to the corporation, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
36 U.S.C. § 70311 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70311: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1351.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

70311
36:2209.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §9, 96 Stat. 2266.
36 U.S.C. § 110107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1101 / Section 110107: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(c) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

110107
36:2708.
Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98–391, §8, 98 Stat. 1359.

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 230507 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2305 / Section 230507: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names "The Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.", "Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.", and "Vietnam Veterans of America", and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1487.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

230507
36:3816.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §17, 100 Stat. 476.

The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "the corporation adopts" are substituted for "as the corporation may lawfully adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "This section does not affect any" are substituted for "Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere or conflict with" for consistency in the revised title. The words "established or" are omitted as included in "vested".
36 U.S.C. § 2303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 23 / Section 2303: Compensation; travel expenses; full-time officers or employees of United States or Members of Congress
Compensation; travel expenses; full-time officers or employees of United States or Members of Congress
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, members of the Council are each authorized to be paid the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties of the Council. While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Council, members of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5.

(b) Exception.—Members of the Council who are full-time officers or employees of the United States or Members of Congress shall receive no additional pay by reason of their service on the Council.

(Added Pub. L. 106–292, §1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1032.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2303, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1278, related to the Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial Council, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 20505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 205 / Section 20505: Annual meeting
Annual meeting
Status: in_force

The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place in the United States as may from time to time be designated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1288.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

20505
36:3203 (last sentence).
Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 762, §3 (last sentence), 50 Stat. 799.
36 U.S.C. § 22502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 225 / Section 22502: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world service;

(2) to maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service and to assist and further any patriotic work;

(3) to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State, and Nation;

(4) to work for the welfare of the Army and Navy;

(5) to assist, in any way in their power, men and women who served and were wounded or incapacitated in World War I; and

(6) to foster and promote friendship and understanding between America and the Allies in World War I.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

22502
36:93.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §3, 43 Stat. 967.

In clauses (5) and (6), the words "World War I" are substituted for "the World War" for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 220523 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2205 / Subchapter II / Section 220523: Authority of national governing bodies
Authority of national governing bodies
Status: in_force

(a) Authority.—For the sport that it governs, a national governing body may—

(1) represent the United States in the appropriate international sports federation;

(2) establish national goals and encourage the attainment of those goals;

(3) serve as the coordinating body for amateur athletic activity in the United States;

(4) exercise jurisdiction over international amateur athletic activities and sanction international amateur athletic competition held in the United States and sanction the sponsorship of international amateur athletic competition held outside the United States;

(5) conduct amateur athletic competition, including national championships, and international amateur athletic competition in the United States, and establish procedures for determining eligibility standards for participation in competition, except for amateur athletic competition specified in section 220526 of this title;

(6) recommend to the corporation individuals and teams to represent the United States in the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, the Pan-American Games, and the Parapan American Games; and

(7) designate individuals and teams to represent the United States in international amateur athletic competition (other than the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games, the Pan-American Games, and the Parapan American Games) and certify, in accordance with applicable international rules, the amateur eligibility of those individuals and teams.

(b) Replacement of National Governing Body Pursuant to Arbitration.—A national governing body may not exercise any authority under subsection (a) of this section for a particular sport after another amateur sports organization has been declared (in accordance with binding arbitration proceedings prescribed by the organic documents of the corporation) entitled to replace that national governing body as the member of the corporation for that sport.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1473; Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title I, §142(n), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–608; Pub. L. 116–189, §4(a)(9), Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 945.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

220523(a)
36:393.
Sept. 21, 1950, ch. 975, title II, §203, as added Nov. 8, 1978, Pub. L. 95–606, §2, 92 Stat. 3054.

220523(b)
36:393 note.
July 8, 1980, Pub. L. 96–304, title I (last sentence related to limitation on exercise of authority in par. under heading "Salaries and Expenses"), 94 Stat. 898.

In subsection (b), the words "national governing body" are omitted (the first time they appear) to eliminate unnecessary words. The reference to "subsection (a) of this section" is substituted for "section 203 of Public Law 95–606 as hereby amended" because of the restatement. The word "corporation" is substituted for "Committee" because of the definition of "corporation" in section 220501 of this title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2020—Subsec. (a)(6), (7). Pub. L. 116–189 substituted "the Pan-American Games, and the Parapan American Games" for "and the Pan-American Games".

1998—Subsec. (a)(6), (7). Pub. L. 105–277, which directed substitution of "Games, the Paralympic Games, and" for "Games and" in pars. (6) and (7) of this section, was executed by making the substitution in pars. (6) and (7) of subsec. (a) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
36 U.S.C. § 30511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 305 / Section 30511: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process, notice, or demand for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30511
36:948 (1st sentence 15th–last words, 2d, last sentences).
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §8 (1st sentence 15th–last words, 2d, last sentences), 74 Stat. 517.

The words "at all times" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "Designation of the agent shall be filed" are substituted for "The corporation shall file . . . a statement designating the initial and each successor registered agent of the corporation and the initial and each successor registered office of the corporation immediately following any such designation" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "office of Mayor of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Commissioners of the District of Columbia" in section 8 of the Act of July 14, 1960 (Public Law 86–653, 74 Stat. 517), because under section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (5 App. U.S.C.), the functions of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, and under sections 421 and 711 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act (Public Law 93–198, 87 Stat. 789, 818), the office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia was abolished and replaced by the office of Mayor of the District of Columbia. The words "Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation" are substituted for "service of such process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the corporation may be served upon such agent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 150304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1503 / Section 150304: Annual meeting
Annual meeting
Status: in_force

The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place designated by the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

150304
36:253 (words before 1st comma).
Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 111, §3 (words before 1st comma), 12 Stat. 806.
36 U.S.C. § 30107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 301 / Section 30107: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for public office.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1315.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30107(a)
36:892.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §§9, 10, 12, 72 Stat. 1693, 1694.

30107(b)
36:890.
 

30107(c)
36:889(a).
 

30107(d)
36:889(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 151503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1515 / Section 151503: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

(a) Specific Purposes.—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—

(1) bringing into working relations with one another, music clubs and other musical organizations and individuals associated with musical activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical standards;

(2) aiding and encouraging musical education; and

(3) promoting American music and American artists throughout the United States and the world.

(b) Patriotic, Civic, and Historical Organization.—The corporation shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1402.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

151503
36:2003.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §3, 96 Stat. 256.

In subsection (a), the words "objects", "directly or indirectly", and "of America" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 100104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1001 / Section 100104: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

A citizen of the United States who was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces is eligible for membership in the corporation. Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

100104
36:1705.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–82, §5, 95 Stat. 1091.
36 U.S.C. § 152505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1525 / Section 152505: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) adopt and alter seals, emblems, and badges;

(4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;

(5) make contracts;

(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(8) publish a magazine and other publications consistent with the purposes of the corporation;

(9) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;

(10) receive contributions or grants of money or property to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the corporation;

(11) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, or other evidences of merit or recognition to individuals, corporations, and other organizations, public or private, for outstanding contributions toward the achievement of the purposes of the corporation;

(12) organize, establish, and conduct conferences on safety and accident prevention;

(13) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities, charter local, State, and regional safety organizations, and establish, regulate, and discontinue departmental subdivisions and local, State, and regional chapters in appropriate places throughout the United States and its territories and possessions;

(14) sue and be sued; and

(15) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1416.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

152505
36:464.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 429, §§4, 18, 67 Stat. 570, 574.

 
36:478.
 

In this section, the text of 36:478 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "alter" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (3), the words "use, and display" and "as it may adopt" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clauses (4) and (13), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (6) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest any property, real or personal, necessary for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "transfer, encumber, and convey real or personal property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject to applicable provisions of law in any State (a) governing the amount or kind of real and personal property which may be held by, or (b) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real or personal property by a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (7), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage" for consistency in the revised title. The words "subject to all applicable provisions of Federal or State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (8), the words "and materials, whether periodic or occasional" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (11), the word "individuals" is substituted for "persons" for consistency in the revised title. The word "associations" is omitted as included in "organizations".

In clause (14), the words "complain, and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (15), the words "and, for such purpose, the corporation shall also have, in addition to the foregoing in this section and subsection, the rights, powers, duties, and liabilities of the existing corporation referred to in section 478 of this title as far as they are not modified or superseded by this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153710 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153710: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process, notice, or demand for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153710
36:1009(b).
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §9(b), 76 Stat. 504.

The words "at all times" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "Designation of the agent shall be filed" are substituted for "The corporation shall file . . . a statement designating the initial and each successor registered agent of the corporation immediately following any such designation" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "office of Mayor of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "Commissioners of the District of Columbia" in section 9(b) of the Act of September 7, 1962 (Public Law 87–650, 76 Stat. 504), because under section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (5 App. U.S.C.), the functions of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia were transferred to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia, and under sections 421 and 711 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act (Public Law 93–198, 87 Stat. 789, 818), the office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia was abolished and replaced by the office of Mayor of the District of Columbia. The words "Notice to or service on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation" are substituted for "service of such process, notice or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the corporation may be served upon such agent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 130107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1301 / Section 130107: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Stock and Dividends.—The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation or an officer or agent as such may not contribute to a political party or candidate for public office.

(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, an officer or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the council of administration of the corporation.

(d) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an officer or employee. Members of the council of administration who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1372.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130107(a)
36:78k.
June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 86–47, §§9, 10, 12, 73 Stat. 78, 79.

130107(b)
36:78i.
 

130107(c)
36:78h(a).
 

130107(d)
36:78h(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsections (c) and (d), the reference to the "council of administration" is retained although there is no council of administration created by 36:78e or 36:78f.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 153106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1531 / Section 153106: Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian Institution
Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian Institution
Status: in_force

The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may permit the corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other material for history in the Smithsonian Institution or in the National Museum, on conditions and under rules they prescribe.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1423.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

153106
36:18b (last sentence).
Feb. 20, 1896, ch. 23, §3 (last sentence), 29 Stat. 9.

The words "at their discretion" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 130504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130504: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Directors.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.

(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 13 directors.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board of directors, a president, a vice president, and a secretary-treasurer. Their duties are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(2) The officers shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1377.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

130504(a)
36:1077.
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §§7, 8, 78 Stat. 326.

130504(b)
36:1078.
 

In subsection (a), the text of 36:1077(a) and the word "Thereafter" in 36:1077(b) are omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (2), the word "filling" is substituted for "filing" to correct an error in the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 190303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1903 / Section 190303: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;

(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;

(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through a service program established for that purpose;

(4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and

(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of their common interests.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1449.)

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Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

190303
36:5103.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1823, 106 Stat. 2584.

The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 150413 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1504 / Section 150413: Liability for acts of officers and agents
Liability for acts of officers and agents
Status: in_force

The corporation shall be liable for the acts of the officers and agents of the corporation acting within the scope of their authority.

(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, §5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 938.)
36 U.S.C. § 40721 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 407 / Subchapter II / Section 40721: Responsibility of corporation
Responsibility of corporation
Status: in_force

The corporation shall supervise and control the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1337.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

40721
36:5502(a) (words before cl. (1)).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1612(a) (words before cl. (1)), 110 Stat. 516.

The words "shall supervise and control the Civilian Marksmanship Program" are substituted for "shall have responsibility for the overall supervision, oversight, and control of the Civilian Marksmanship Program, pursuant to the transfer of the program under subsection (d), including the performance of the following" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 2307 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 23 / Section 2307: Gifts, bequests, and devises of property; tax treatment
Gifts, bequests, and devises of property; tax treatment
Status: in_force

The Museum may solicit, and the Museum may accept, hold, administer, invest, and use gifts, bequests, and devises of property, both real and personal, and all revenues received or generated by the Museum to aid or facilitate the operation and maintenance of the memorial museum. Property may be accepted pursuant to this section, and the property and the proceeds thereof used as nearly as possible in accordance with the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise donating such property. Funds donated to and accepted by the Museum pursuant to this section or otherwise received or generated by the Museum are not to be regarded as appropriated funds and are not subject to any requirements or restrictions applicable to appropriated funds. For the purposes of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, property accepted under this section shall be considered as a gift, bequest, or devise to the United States.

(Added Pub. L. 106–292, §1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1033.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2307, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1279, provided for administrative provisions, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 30112 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 301 / Section 30112: Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1316.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised 
Section
Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)

30112
36:897.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §17, 72 Stat. 1695.

The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The words "outstanding" and "all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.