36 U.S.C. § 40733 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 407 / Subchapter II / Section 40733: Applicability of other law
Applicability of other law
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b), section 922(a)(1)–(3) and (5) of title 18 does not apply to the shipment, transportation, receipt, transfer, sale, issuance, loan, or delivery by the corporation, of an item that the corporation is authorized to issue, loan, sell, or receive under this chapter.

(b) Exception.—With respect to firearms other than caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 rifles, the corporation shall obtain a license as a dealer in firearms and abide by all requirements imposed on persons licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, including maintaining acquisition and disposition records, and conducting background checks.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1341; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, §1087(a)(2)(D), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1013.)

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

40733
36:5504(e)(2).
Feb. 10, 1996, Pub. L. 104–106, title XVI, §1614(e)(2), 110 Stat. 518.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2015—Pub. L. 114–92 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted "Except as provided in subsection (b), section" for "Section", and added subsec. (b).
36 U.S.C. § 151709 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1517 / Section 151709: Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if the corporation—

(1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 151702 of this title; or

(2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1407.)

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

151709
36:5706(c).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §207(c), 110 Stat. 3385.

Before clause (1), the words "bring a civil action" are substituted for "file a petition" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "appropriate equitable relief" are substituted for "such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 152512 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1525 / Section 152512: 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. 1418.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

152512
36:476.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 429, §16, 67 Stat. 573.

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 word "outstanding" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "as provided by" are substituted for "in accordance with the determination of" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "all Federal and State laws applicable thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21908 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 219 / Section 21908: 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, including a complete report of its receipts and expenditures. The report may not be printed as a public document.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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

21908
36:3308.
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §8, 49 Stat. 459; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(4), 78 Stat. 636.

The word "submit" is substituted for "make and transmit", and the word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings", for consistency in the revised title. The word "full" is omitted as included in "complete".
36 U.S.C. § 120109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120109: 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 is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
36 U.S.C. § 70303 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70303: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include the promotion of the cause of good government at the national level by improving the public understanding of Congress as an institution and strengthening its support by the public. The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1349.)

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

70303
36:2203.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §3, 96 Stat. 2265.

The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 120103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1201 / Section 120103: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

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

(Added Pub. L. 110–254, §1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
36 U.S.C. § 190103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190103: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—Eligibility for membership in the corporation is as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Voting.—Each active member of a department or chapter has one vote in the conduct of official business of that department or chapter.

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

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

190103(a)
36:225.
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §§5, 7(e), 64 Stat. 313, 314.

190103(b)
36:227(e).
36 U.S.C. § 30908 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 309 / Section 30908: 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 calendar year.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1326.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

30908
36:28.
June 15, 1916, ch. 148, §8, 39 Stat. 229; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(1), 78 Stat. 636.

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 198 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 110308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1103 / Section 110308: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

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

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

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

110308
36:915(b).
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §5(b), 72 Stat. 1739.

The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 152902 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152902: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists (in this chapter, the "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. 1420.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

152902(a)
36:2901.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §§1, 16 (last sentence), 17, 98 Stat. 2910, 2913.

152902(b)
36:2915 (last sentence).
36:2916.

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. § 20111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 201 / Section 20111: Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
Status: in_force

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1286.)

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

20111
36:985.
Aug. 31, 1960, Pub. L. 86–680, §15, 74 Stat. 577.

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.
36 U.S.C. § 154702 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1547 / Section 154702: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Texas, 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. 1437.)

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

154702(a)
36:4001.
Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100–281, §§1, 16 (last sentence), 18, 102 Stat. 73, 75, 76.

154702(b)
36:4015 (last sentence).
36:4017.

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. § 140305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1403 / Section 140305: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than September 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. 1381.)

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

140305
36:317.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §7, 64 Stat. 869; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(14), 78 Stat. 637.

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 202 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 200302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2003 / Section 200302: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;

(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members;

(3) to cooperate in honoring all those who have served our country patriotically in any war;

(4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the true history of our country, and the love and honor of our flag;

(5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and

(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1452.)

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

200302
36:533.
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §3, 68 Stat. 749.

In clause (5), the words "destroy, or impair" are substituted for "or make for the destruction or impairment of" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 100111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1001 / Section 100111: 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. 1366.)

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

100111
36:1709.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–82, §9, 95 Stat. 1092.
36 U.S.C. § 100105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1001 / Section 100105: 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. 1365.)

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

100105(a)
36:1706.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–82, §§6, 7, 95 Stat. 1092.

100105(b)
36:1707.
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:1706 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:1707 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153704: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

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

(2) The national convention is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States as provided by the regulations of the corporation. 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 convention may be held in the District of Columbia or in any State.

(4) During the intervals between the convention, the executive officers are the governing board of the corporation and are responsible for the general policies, program, and activities of the corporation.

(b) Council of Administration.—The council of administration of the corporation shall consist of at least 7 members elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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

(2) The titles, 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. 1428.)

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

153704(a)(1)– (3)
36:1006.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §§6–8, 76 Stat. 504.

153704(a)(4)
36:1007(a), (b).
 

153704(b)
36:1007(c).
 

153704(c)
36:1008.
 

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

In subsection (a)(4), the text of 36:1007(b) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (b), the word "Thereafter" is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 80505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80505: 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. 1363.)

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

80505(a)
36:1606.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§3 (related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 94 Stat. 2595, 2596.

80505(b)
36:1607.
 

80505(c)
36:1603 (related to discrimination in holding office).
 

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States where incorporated" in 36:1606 and 36:1607 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 90107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 901 / Section 90107: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

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

(Added Pub. L. 107–252, title VI, §601(a), Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1721, §152607; renumbered §90107, Pub. L. 113–237, §3(c)(6)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Pub. L. 113–237 renumbered section 152607 of this title as this section.
36 U.S.C. § 154102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1541 / Section 154102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are, through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy—

(1) to encourage and aid American young people to develop an interest and skill in basic seamanship and in its naval adaptations;

(2) to train them in seagoing skills; and

(3) to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1432.)

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

154102
36:1042.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §2, 76 Stat. 531; Nov. 29, 1974, Pub. L. 93–504, 88 Stat. 1575.

The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 300111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 3001 / Section 300111: Authority of the Comptroller General of the United States
Authority of the Comptroller General of the United States
Status: in_force

The Comptroller General of the United States is authorized to review the corporation's involvement in any Federal program or activity the Government carries out under law.

(Added Pub. L. 110–26, §11(a), May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 109.)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 300111 was renumbered section 300113 of this title.
36 U.S.C. § 21012 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21012: 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(5)(A), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)

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

21012
36 App.:5911.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §12, 112 Stat. 1532.
36 U.S.C. § 70306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70306: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

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

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

70306
36:2202.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §2, 96 Stat. 2265.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State of States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 152103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1521 / Section 152103: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

(1) honoring citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors, teachers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and other individuals, who have helped to make this country great by their outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement, or improvement of mining in the United States;

(2) perpetuating the memory of those individuals and recording their contributions and achievements by the erection and maintenance of buildings, monuments, and edifices considered appropriate as a lasting memorial;

(3) fostering, promoting, and encouraging a better understanding of the origins and growth of mining, especially in the United States, and the part mining has played in changing the economic, social, and scientific aspects of our country;

(4) establishing and maintaining a library and museum for collecting and preserving for posterity, the history of those honored by the corporation, together with a documentation of their accomplishments and contributions to mining, including such items as mining pictures, paintings, books, papers, documents, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and things relating to those items;

(5) cooperating with other mining organizations that are actively engaged and interested in similar projects; and

(6) engaging in any other activity necessary or proper to accomplish any of the purposes in this section.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1410.)

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

152103
36:4103.
Nov. 14, 1988, Pub. L. 100–655, §103, 102 Stat. 3850.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (1), the word "country" is substituted for "Nation", and the words "of America" are omitted, for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (2), the word "considered" is substituted for "as may be deemed" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (6), the words "any other activity" are substituted for "any and all activities", and the words "necessary or proper" are substituted for "incidental thereto or necessary, suitable, or proper", for consistency and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 31103 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 311 / Section 31103: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

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

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

(c) Benefits of Member Organizations.—Each organization that is a member of the corporation as provided in the constitution of the corporation is entitled to all the benefits of incorporation under this chapter. Those benefits cease immediately on termination of membership, whether by—

(1) resignation from the corporation; or

(2) termination of its membership by the board of directors of the corporation as provided in the constitution.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1327.)

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

31103(a)
36:696(a) (1st sentence).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §6, 70 Stat. 1053.

31103(b)
36:696(a) (last sentence).
 

31103(c)
36:696(b).
 

In subsection (a), the words "are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation" are substituted for "shall . . . be determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may provide" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

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

In subsection (c), the words "on termination of membership, whether by" are substituted for "either upon" for clarity. The words "in the event that" and "canceled or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 151301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1513 / Section 151301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Nature of Corporation and Place of Incorporation.—The corporation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of Maryland and is not an agency or establishment of the United States Government.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1399.)

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

151301(a)
36:5201(a) (1st sentence).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §§202(a), 204(a)(1), 106 Stat. 3417, 3419.

151301(b)
36:5201(a) (last sentence).
 

151301(c)
36:5203(a)(1).
 

Subsection (a) is substituted for "There is established the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the 'Foundation')" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (c), the words "Except as otherwise provided" are added, and the word "existence" is substituted for "succession", for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 22912 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 229 / Section 22912: 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. 1311.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

22912
36:3911.
Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99–604, §12, 100 Stat. 3448.

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. § 240110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2401 / Section 240110: 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. 1490.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

240110
36:3104.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §4, 98 Stat. 3097.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 705 / Section 70501: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association (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. 1351.)

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

70501
36:571.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§1, 2, 68 Stat. 795.

 
36:572.
 

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. § 170109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1701 / Section 170109: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which an organization, chapter, or post is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1441.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

170109
36:1162.
Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 92–93, §12, 85 Stat. 318.

The words "precedent", "herein", and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the Secretary" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "legal process" are substituted for "local process" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 151510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1515 / Section 151510: 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. 1403.)

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

151510
36:2004.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §4, 96 Stat. 256.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 140503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140503: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

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

(1) is of good moral character; and

(2) has received the Purple Heart for wounds received as a member, of any rank, of the Armed Forces of the United States or any foreign country during military or naval combat against an armed enemy of the United States.

(b) Associate Members.—The corporation may extend eligibility for membership as associate members to the parents, spouse, siblings, 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 described in subsection (a) of this section 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. 1382; Pub. L. 110–207, §2, Apr. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 719.)

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

140503
36:826.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §6, 72 Stat. 857.

In this section, the text of 36:826(d) is omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (a), the words "has received" are substituted for "who have received or who may hereafter receive", and the words "as a member" are substituted for "are, have been, or may become members", for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the word "may" is substituted for "shall have the power, moreover, to" for consistency and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–207 substituted "the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants" for "parents and lineal descendants".
36 U.S.C. § 140501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140501: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Military Order of the Purple Heart 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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1381.)

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

140501
36:821.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §§1, 2, 4(1), 72 Stat. 854, 856.

 
36:822.
36:824(1).

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. § 21905 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 219 / Section 21905: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Profit and Stock.—The corporation shall be nonprofit and may not issue stock.

(b) Political Activities.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.

(c) Honorary Members.—The corporation may not have honorary members.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1299.)

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

21905(a)
36:3302 (1st sentence).
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §§2 (1st sentence), 4, 49 Stat. 458.

21905(b)
36:3304 (1st sentence).
 

21905(c)
36:3304 (last sentence).
 

In subsection (a), the word "capital" is omitted for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153502 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1535 / Section 153502: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to establish, develop, operate, and maintain for the benefit of the people of the United States an educational and scientific center in the form of one or more tropical botanical gardens, together with facilities such as libraries, herbaria, laboratories, and museums that are appropriate and necessary for encouraging and conducting research in basic and applied tropical botany;

(2) to foster and encourage fundamental research about tropical plant life and to encourage research and study of the uses of tropical flora in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, medicine, and other sciences;

(3) to disseminate through publications and other media the knowledge about basic and applied tropical botany acquired at the gardens;

(4) to collect and cultivate tropical flora of every nature and origin and to preserve for the people of the United States species of tropical plant life threatened with extinction; and

(5) to provide a beneficial facility that will contribute to the education, instruction, and recreation of the people of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1425.)

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

153502
36:4603.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §3, 78 Stat. 496.

Before clause (1), the words "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 220110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220110: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York, New York, or another place decided by the board of governors. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States and in foreign countries.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.)

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

220110
36:1309(a).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §9(a), 93 Stat. 1271.

The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 40707 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 407 / Subchapter I / Section 40707: Nonapplication of audit requirements
Nonapplication of audit requirements
Status: in_force

The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1337.)

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

40707
(no source).
 

The section is added to except the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101–1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The corporation is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 152511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1525 / Section 152511: 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. 1418.)

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

152511
36:472.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 429, §12, 67 Stat. 573.
36 U.S.C. § 20302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 203 / Section 20302: Purpose
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of the corporation is to further the interests of literature and the fine arts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1286.)

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

20302
36:4202.
Apr. 17, 1916, ch. 77, §2, 39 Stat. 51.

The words "is to further" are substituted for "are and shall be the furtherance of" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 220704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2207 / Section 220704: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

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.

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

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

220704
36:1805.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §5, 95 Stat. 1094.
36 U.S.C. § 154302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1543 / Section 154302: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to encourage, promote, and maintain comradeship among individuals who are or have been in the active service of the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, or the United States Coast Guard;

(2) to revere, honor, and perpetuate the memory of individuals described in paragraph (1) of this section who have departed this life;

(3) to promote and encourage further public interest in the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Coast Guard, and the history of those organizations;

(4) to uphold the spirit and ideals of the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Coast Guard;

(5) to promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy and to fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage them to serve as ably as citizens as they have served the Nation under arms; and

(6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions.

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

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

154302
36:140a.
June 6, 1940, ch. 239, §2, 54 Stat. 232.

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

In clause (1), the words "further" and "those" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the words "described in clause (1) of this section" are substituted for "those . . . who have been such members" for clarity.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
36 U.S.C. § 22501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 225 / Section 22501: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—American War Mothers (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

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

(c) Period of Existence.—The corporation may continue to exist until there are no individuals who qualify for membership.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)

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

22501
36:91.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §§1, 2, 5 (words between colon and 1st comma), 13, 15, 43 Stat. 966, 967, 968.

 
36:92.
36:95 (words between colon and 1st comma).

36:103.

36:105.

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

The text of 36:92, 103, and 105 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 20901 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20901: 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. 1290.)

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

20901
36:2113.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §14, 96 Stat. 263.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 220530A (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2205 / Subchapter II / Section 220530A: Annual report on equal treatment of athletes
Annual report on equal treatment of athletes
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Not less frequently than annually, each national governing body shall submit to the corporation and Congress a report on the compliance of the national governing body with paragraphs (7) and (8) of section 220524(a).

(b) Matters To Be Included.—Each report required by subsection (a) shall include detailed information on the median, minimum, and maximum stipends and bonuses provided to athletes, disaggregated by gender, race, and, as applicable, status of participation on a professional sports team.

(Added Pub. L. 117–340, §2(b)(2)(A), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6177.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Rule of Construction

For construction of Pub. L. 117–340 as it pertains to certain rights of athletes, see section 2(d) of Pub. L. 117–340, set out as a note under section 220505 of this title.
36 U.S.C. § 120 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 120: National Defense Transportation Day
National Defense Transportation Day
Status: in_force

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1) designating the third Friday in May as National Defense Transportation Day; and

(2) urging the people of the United States, including labor, management, users, and investors, in all communities served by the various forms of transportation to observe National Defense Transportation Day by appropriate ceremonies that will give complete recognition to the importance to each community and its people of the transportation system of the United States and the maintenance of the facilities of the system in the most modern state of adequacy to serve the needs of the United States in times of peace and in national defense.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)

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

120
36:160.
May 16, 1957, Pub. L. 85–32, 71 Stat. 30.

In clause (2), the words "any of", "by land, by sea, and by air", and "and every" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20906 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20906: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1291.)

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

20906
36:2102.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §2, 96 Stat. 261.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 203 / Section 20304: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt bylaws and regulations;

(2) fill vacancies;

(3) provide for the election of foreign, domestic, or honorary associate members, and the division of those members into classes;

(4) receive bequests and donations of property, hold the property in trust, and invest the property to carry out the purpose of the corporation; and

(5) do any other act necessary or usual for such a corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1286.)

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

20304
36:4203 (words after 1st comma).
Apr. 17, 1916, ch. 77, §§3 (words after 1st comma), 5, 39 Stat. 51, 52.

 
36:4205.
 

In clause (1), the word "regulations" is substituted for "rules and regulations" to avoid redundancy.

In clause (2), the words "created by death, resignation, or otherwise" in 36:4203 are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (4), the words "be, and the same is hereby, authorized and empowered to" in 36:4205 are omitted because of the word "may" restated before clause (1). The words "real and personal" and "and reinvest" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "to carry out the purpose of the corporation" are substituted for "for the purpose of furthering the interests of literature and the fine arts" for consistency.
36 U.S.C. § 139 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 139: Steelmark Month
Steelmark Month
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—May is Steelmark Month.

(b) Purpose.—Steelmark Month recognizes the tremendous contribution made by the steel industry in the United States to national security and defense.

(c) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Steelmark Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)

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

139(a)
36:169e (1st sentence 1st–13th words).
Nov. 2, 1966, Pub. L. 89–703, 80 Stat. 1099.

139(b)
36:169e (1st sentence 14th–last words).
 

139(c)
36:169e (last sentence).
 

In subsection (c), the word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in this chapter.
36 U.S.C. § 21105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 211 / Section 21105: 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. 1293.)

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

21105(a)
36:2406.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §§5 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 238.

21105(b)
36:2407.
 

21105(c)
36:2405 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office).
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:2406 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:2407 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2101 / Section 210105: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) acquire and own property necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(4) give and dedicate its property to public agencies and purposes;

(5) maintain offices, hold meetings, and conduct business affairs in the District of Columbia and in the States, territories, and possessions of the United States;

(6) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

210105
36:4702 (words after 2d comma).
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, §2 (words after 2d comma), 41 Stat. 692.

 
36:4707.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, §7, as added Mar. 29, 1956, ch. 102, 70 Stat. 60.

The text of 36:4707 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In clause (1), the word "rules" is omitted as included in "regulations". The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America, or any State thereof" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the words "adopt and alter" are substituted for "adopt . . . and the same to alter at pleasure" for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (3), the words "acquire and own property" are substituted for "hold such real and personal estate . . . and . . . receive real and personal property by gift, devise, or bequest" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (6), the words "in courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 230101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2301 / Section 230101: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a national association of veterans who as soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters, 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. 1481; Pub. L. 113–199, §1(a), Dec. 4, 2014, 128 Stat. 2058.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

230101(a)
36:111.
May 28, 1936, ch. 471, §1, 49 Stat. 1390; May 29, 1953, ch. 85, §1, 67 Stat. 40.

 
36:112.
May 28, 1936, ch. 471, §§2, 4 (words before 4th semicolon related to perpetual succession), 49 Stat. 1390, 1391.

230101(b)
36:114 (words before 4th semicolon related to perpetual succession).
 

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

In subsection (b), the words "perpetual existence" are substituted for "perpetual succession" for consistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–199 substituted "veterans" for "men".
36 U.S.C. § 102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 102: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

(b) Proclamations.—The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, and the chief executive officers of each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau are requested to issue each year proclamations calling on the people of their respective jurisdictions, to observe Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1254.)

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

102(a)
36:169k(a).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–450, §2, 106 Stat. 2251.

102(b)
36:169k(b)–(d).
36 U.S.C. § 150102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1501 / Section 150102: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—National Academy of Public Administration (in this chapter, the "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. 1386.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

150102(a)
36:2301.
Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98–257, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 127, 129.

150102(b)
36:2314 (last sentence).
36:2315.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 140708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1407 / Section 140708: 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. 1385.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

140708
36:5014 (1st sentence).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1815 (1st sentence), 106 Stat. 2583.
36 U.S.C. § 107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 107: Columbus Day
Columbus Day
Status: in_force

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1) designating the second Monday in October as Columbus Day;

(2) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Columbus Day; and

(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe Columbus Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies that express the public sentiment befitting the anniversary of the discovery of America.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)

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

107
36:146.
Apr. 30, 1934, ch. 184, 48 Stat. 657.

In clause (1), the words "the 2d Monday in October" are substituted for "October 12" in the Act of April 30, 1934 (ch. 184, 48 Stat. 657), because of section 1(b) of the Act of June 28, 1968 (Public Law 90–363, 82 Stat. 250).
36 U.S.C. § 50301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 503 / Section 50301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Disabled American Veterans (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. 1343.)

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

50301(a)
36:90a.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §1, 47 Stat. 320; July 15, 1942, ch. 505, §1, 56 Stat. 659.

 
36:90b.
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §§2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 47 Stat. 320, 321.

50301(b)
36:90d (related to perpetual succession).
 

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. § 220512 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2205 / Subchapter I / Section 220512: Complete teams
Complete teams
Status: in_force

In obtaining representation for the United States in each competition and event of the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan-American Games, and Parapan American Games, the corporation, either directly or by delegation to the appropriate national governing body, may select, but is not obligated to select (even if not selecting will result in an incomplete team for an event), athletes who have not met the eligibility standard of the national governing body and the corporation when the number of athletes who have met the eligibility standards of such entities is insufficient to fill the roster for an event.

(Added Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title I, §142(k)(1), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–606; amended Pub. L. 109–284, §5(19), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 116–189, §§4(a)(8), 7(a)(2)(A)(ii), Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 945, 956.)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2020—Pub. L. 116–189 substituted "Pan-American Games, and Parapan American Games" for "and Pan-American Games" and struck out "or paralympic sports organization" after "appropriate national governing body".

2006—Pub. L. 109–284 substituted "and the corporation" for "and the Corporation".
36 U.S.C. § 140508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140508: 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. 1383.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

140508
36:833.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §13, 72 Stat. 858.

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. § 130508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1305 / Section 130508: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1378.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

130508
36:1075(a).
July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88–378, §5(a), 78 Stat. 326.

The words "shall not be confined to that place and" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "throughout the various States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the possessions of the United States, and in other areas" are omitted as included in "throughout the world".
36 U.S.C. § 20910 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 209 / Section 20910: 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. 1292.)

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

20910
36:2110.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §10, 96 Stat. 263.

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. § 210311 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2103 / Section 210311: 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. 1458.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

210311
36:3004.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §4, 98 Stat. 2920.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 702 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 7 / Section 702: Definition
Definition
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, "Federal land management agency" includes—

(1) the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;

(2) the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior;

(3) the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior;

(4) the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior;

(5) the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior; and

(6) the Army Corps of Engineers.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1267.)

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

702
36:169i–1(a)(2).
Aug. 27, 1986, Pub. L. 99–402, §4(a)(2), 100 Stat. 911.
36 U.S.C. § 152906 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1529 / Section 152906: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1421.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

152906
36:2902.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, §2, 98 Stat. 2910.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2101 / Section 210102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to perpetuate the memory of Theodore Roosevelt for the benefit of the people of the United States and the world; and

(2) to solicit, receive, hold, and maintain funds, and to apply the principal of the funds and the income from those funds to the following objects, among others:

(A) the erection and maintenance of a suitable and adequate monumental memorial in the District of Columbia to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt;

(B) the acquisition, development, and maintenance of a public park in memory of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, New York;

(C) the establishment and maintenance of an endowment fund to promote the development and application of the policies and ideals of Theodore Roosevelt for the benefit of the American people; and

(D) the donation of real and personal property, including part or all of its endowment fund, to a public agency for the purpose of preserving in public ownership historically significant property associated with the life of Theodore Roosevelt.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1455.)

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

210102
36:4703.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, §3, 41 Stat. 693; July 25, 1962, Pub. L. 87–547, §6, 76 Stat. 217.

In clause (2), before subclause (A), the words "among others" are substituted for "and to that end, but without restriction to the objects enumerated below" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 23109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 231 / Section 23109: 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. 1314.)

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

23109
36:4315(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §15(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 318.

The word "salaries" is omitted as unnecessary.

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. § 20501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 205 / Section 20501: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

American Chemical Society (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1287.)

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

20501
36:3201.
Aug. 25, 1937, ch. 762, §§1, 7, 50 Stat. 798, 799.

 
36:3207.
 

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

The text of 36:3207 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 220111 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220111: 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 governors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of governors; and

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

(b) Inspection.—A member, 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. 1461.)

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

220111
36:1309(d).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §9(d), 93 Stat. 1271.

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. § 151706 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1517 / Section 151706: 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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1406; Pub. L. 109–9, title III, §312(c), Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 226.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

151706
36:5703(a)(2), (3).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, §204(a)(2), (3), 110 Stat. 3384.

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2005—Pub. L. 109–9 inserted ", or another place as determined by the board of directors" after "District of Columbia".
36 U.S.C. § 20110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 201 / Section 20110: 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. 1286.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

20110
36:981.
Aug. 31, 1960, Pub. L. 86–680, §11, 74 Stat. 576.
36 U.S.C. § 240105 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2401 / Section 240105: 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. 1489.)

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

240105(a)
36:3106.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–584, §§6, 7, 98 Stat. 3097.

240105(b)
36:3107.
 

The words "and in conformity with the laws of the States in which it is incorporated" in 36:3106 and "and shall be in conformity with the laws of the States in which it is incorporated" in 36:3107 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 140104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1401 / Section 140104: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

Not later than December 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. 1380.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

140104
36:58.
Aug. 4, 1937, ch. 564, §4, 50 Stat. 559; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, §4(5), 78 Stat. 636.

The words "proceedings and" are omitted as unnecessary.

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. § 20306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 203 / Section 20306: Annual report
Annual report
Status: in_force

The corporation shall make an annual report to Congress, to be filed with the Librarian of Congress.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1287.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

20306
36:4204 (related to report).
Apr. 17, 1916, ch. 77, §4 (related to report), 39 Stat. 51.

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. § 22903 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 229 / Section 22903: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—

(1) holding true allegiance to the United States Government and fidelity to its Constitution, laws, and institutions;

(2) serving our Nation under God in peace as well as in war by fostering the ideals of faith and patriotism, loyalty, justice, and liberty, by inculcating in the hearts of young and old, through precept and practice, the spirit of true Americanism, and by participating in civic activities for the good of our country and our community;

(3) uniting in fraternal fellowship those who have served, or are now serving, honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States;

(4) protecting and advancing their civic, social, and economic welfare;

(5) aiding them in sickness and distress;

(6) assisting in the burial and commemoration of their dead and providing help for their widows and orphans; and

(7) perpetuating the memory of patriotic deeds performed by the defenders of our country.

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

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

22903
36:3903.
Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99–604, §3, 100 Stat. 3446.

Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
36 U.S.C. § 130104 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1301 / Section 130104: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

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

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

(b) Officers.—The titles, manner of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1372.)

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

130104(a)
36:78e.
June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 86–47, §§6, 7, 73 Stat. 78.

130104(b)
36:78f.
 

In subsection (a)(2), the words "several", "always", "thereof", and "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.
36 U.S.C. § 230511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2305 / Section 230511: 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. 1488.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

230511
36:3804.
May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99–318, §4, 100 Stat. 475.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1501 / Section 150101: 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. 1386.)

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

150101
36:2313.
Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98–257, §14, 98 Stat. 129.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 150107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1501 / Section 150107: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1387.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

150107
36:2302.
Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98–257, §2, 98 Stat. 127.

The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 128 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 128: National Maritime Day
National Maritime Day
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—May 22 is National Maritime Day.

(b) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on—

(1) the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and

(2) United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

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

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

128(a)
36:145 (words before comma).
May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73.

128(b)
36:145 (words after comma).
36 U.S.C. § 30101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 301 / Section 30101: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Big Brothers—Big Sisters 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. 1314.)

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

30101
36:881.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §1, 72 Stat. 1691; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, §1(a), 91 Stat. 1347.

 
36:882.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §§2, 4(1), 72 Stat. 1691.

 
36:884(1).
 

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:881(b) is omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement.

The text of 36:882 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 150410 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1504 / Section 150410: 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.

(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, §5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 937.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in text, is classified to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
36 U.S.C. § 220106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220106: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation and its councils, organizations, chapters, and affiliates have the exclusive right to use the names "United Service Organizations, Incorporated" and "USO" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

220106
36:1307.
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §7, 93 Stat. 1271.

The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive", and the words "such distinctive insignia" are omitted as included in "seals, emblems, and badges". The words "lawfully" and "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21505 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 215 / Section 21505: Charges for medical services
Charges for medical services
Status: in_force

The corporation may charge a reasonable compensation for providing medical and surgical services or may provide those services without charge. Amounts received under this section shall be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1296.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

21505
36:4903 ("gratuitously or otherwise" and words after 8th comma).
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, §3 ("gratuitously or otherwise" and words after 8th comma), 37 Stat. 654.

The words "may charge" are substituted for "it shall be lawful for the said corporation to demand and receive" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "medical and surgical services" are substituted for "such care, sustenance, professional treatment, and other services" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "to carry out the purposes of the corporation" are substituted for "be applied to the uses and benefits of the said corporation" for consistency.
36 U.S.C. § 40503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 405 / Section 40503: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Eligibility.—An individual who has been awarded the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress is eligible for membership in the corporation. An honorary membership may not be granted.

(b) Voting.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may be cast in person or by proxy.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1333.)

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

40503(a)
36:796(a), (b).
Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, §6, 72 Stat. 599.

40503(b)
36:796(c).
36 U.S.C. § 31107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 311 / Section 31107: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York, New York, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

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

Historical and Revision Notes

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

31107
36:695(a).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §5(a), 70 Stat. 1053.

The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 305 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 3 / Section 305: National tree
National tree
Status: in_force

The tree genus Quercus, commonly known as the oak tree, is the national tree.

(Added Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title I, §109(a), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344.)
36 U.S.C. § 150704 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1507 / Section 150704: National officers
National officers
Status: in_force

(a) National Officers.—The national officers of the corporation are a president, a first vice president, a second vice president, a third vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. The president is chairman of the board of directors and of the executive committee described in section 150705(d) of this title.

(b) Election.—The national officers are elected biennially from among the officers and members of the member agencies and organizations participating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a majority vote of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and participating in, 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)

150704
36:437.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §7, 67 Stat. 563.

In subsection (b), the words "For the purposes of initiating the corporation, the national officers shall be elected within ten days of August 13, 1953, by the persons named in section 431 of this title, to serve until the final session of the next following annual conference. Thereafter" are omitted as obsolete. The words "one vote to each such agency and to each such organization" are omitted because section 150703(b) of the revised title already states that each of those agencies and organizations has one vote.
36 U.S.C. § 30708 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 307 / Section 30708: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in a place the board of directors decides is appropriate. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1324.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

30708
36:505 (1st, last sentences).
July 19, 1954, ch. 536, §5 (1st, last sentences), 68 Stat. 490.
36 U.S.C. § 30504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 305 / Section 30504: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if—

(1) she is a mother (meaning a woman who filled the role of birthmother, adoptive mother, step-mother, foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian) of a person who—

(A) is serving in the Armed Forces; or

(B) has served in, or has been honorably discharged from, the Armed Forces; and

(2) she is living in the United States or is a citizen of the United States living outside the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1320; Pub. L. 112–65, §1, Dec. 13, 2011, 125 Stat. 767.)

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

30504
36:945 (1st sentence).
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, §5 (1st sentence), 74 Stat. 516.

In clause (1), before subclause (A), the words "(who has given a mother's care at least since the stepchild was age 13)" are substituted for "(a stepmother eligible for membership in the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., can claim that eligibility only if she has given a mother's care to the stepchild from the age of thirteen or under)" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2011—Par. (1). Pub. L. 112–65, §1(1)(A), substituted "she is a mother (meaning a woman who filled the role of birthmother, adoptive mother, step-mother, foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian) of a person who—" for "she is a mother, adoptive mother, or stepmother (who has given a mother's care at least since the stepchild was age 13) of a son or daughter who—" in introductory provisions.

Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 112–65, §1(1)(B), struck out "in World War II or the Korean hostilities" after "Armed Forces".

Par. (2). Pub. L. 112–65, §1(2), inserted "or is a citizen of the United States living outside the United States" before period at end.
36 U.S.C. § 152710 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1527 / Section 152710: 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. 1419.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

152710
36:1504.
Dec. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96–489, §4, 94 Stat. 2553.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 112 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 112: Honor America Days
Honor America Days
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The 21 days from Flag Day through Independence Day is a period to honor America.

(b) Congressional Declaration.—Congress declares that there be public gatherings and activities during that period at which the people of the United States can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate way.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)

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

112(a)
36:157b (words before comma).
June 13, 1975, Pub. L. 94–33, 89 Stat. 211.

112(b)
36:157b (words after comma).
36 U.S.C. § 2109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2109: Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account
Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account
Status: in_force

(a) Establishment and Purpose.—There is an account in the Treasury known as the "Foreign Currency Fluctuations, American Battle Monuments Commission, Account". The Account shall be used to provide amounts, in addition to amounts appropriated for salaries and expenses of the Commission, to pay the cost of salaries and expenses that exceeds the amount appropriated for salaries and expenses because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates of foreign countries occurring after a budget request for the Commission is submitted to Congress. The Account may not be used for any other purpose.

(b) Increase in Permissible Obligations of Amounts.—A provision of law limiting the amounts the Commission may obligate in a fiscal year shall be increased to the extent necessary to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates from those used in preparing the budget submission.

(c) Transferred Amounts.—(1) Amounts in the Account may be transferred to amounts appropriated for salaries and expenses of the Commission. Transferred amounts shall be merged with, and are available for the same time period as, the appropriation to which they are applied.

(2) Amounts transferred from the Account may be transferred back—

(A) if the amounts are not needed to pay obligations incurred because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates of foreign countries in the appropriation to which the amounts were originally transferred; or

(B) because of subsequent favorable fluctuations in the rates or because other amounts are, or become, available to pay the obligations.

(3) Amounts transferred to an appropriation under this subsection may not be transferred back to the Account after the end of the 2d fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the appropriation was available for obligation.

(d) Recording of Obligations and Fluctuations in Exchange Rates.—An obligation of the Commission payable in the currency of a foreign country may be recorded as an obligation based on exchange rates used in preparing a budget submission. A change reflecting fluctuations in exchange rates may be recorded as a disbursement is made.

(e) Unobligated Balances.—The unobligated balance of an appropriation for salaries and expenses may be transferred to the Account not later than the end of the second fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the appropriation was made. The unobligated balance shall be merged with, and be available for the same period and purposes as, the Account.

(f) Annual Report.—The Commission each year shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on amounts transferred under this section.

(g) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 to the Account.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1275.)

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

2109(a)
36:138c(a) (1st–3d sentences).
Mar. 4, 1923, ch. 283, §13, as added May 20, 1988, Pub. L. 100–322, title III, §345(a), 102 Stat. 540.

2109(b)
36:138c(b) (last sentence).
 

2109(c)(1)
36:138c(a) (last sentence), (b) (1st sentence).
 

2109(c)(2)
36:138c(d).
 

2109(c)(3)
36:138c(e).
 

2109(d)
36:138c(c).
 

2109(e)
36:138c(f).
 

2109(f)
36:138c(g).
 

2109(g)
36:138c note.
May 20, 1988, Pub. L. 100–322, title III, §345(b), 102 Stat. 540.
36 U.S.C. § 152301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1523 / Section 152301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—National Music Council (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. 1412.)

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

152301
36:661.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §§1, 2, 19, 70 Stat. 794, 797.

 
36:662.
36:679.

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. § 170512 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1705 / Section 170512: 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. 1446.)

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

170512
36:2511.
July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98–372, §12, 98 Stat. 1240.

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 206 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 80504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80504: 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 articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(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. 1363.)

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

80504(a)
36:1605.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§3 (related to discrimination in membership), 5, 94 Stat. 2595.

80504(b)
36:1603 (related to discrimination in membership).
36 U.S.C. § 190312 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1903 / Section 190312: 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. 1451.)

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

190312
36:5110.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1830, 106 Stat. 2585.
36 U.S.C. § 151511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1515 / Section 151511: 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. 1403.)

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

151511
36:2009.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §9, 96 Stat. 257.
36 U.S.C. § 20207 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 202 / Section 20207: 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 employee 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, employee, or member.

(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.

(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)

20207(a)
36 App.:5808(c).
Nov. 18, 1997, Pub. L. 105–85, title XV, §1508(a)–(d), 111 Stat. 1964.

20207(b)
36 App.:5808(a).
 

20207(c)
36 App.:5808(b).
 

20207(d)
36 App.:5808(d).
 

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

In subsection (b), the words "This subsection does not" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection may be construed to" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "by virtue of this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 20307 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 203 / Section 20307: Nonapplication of audit requirements
Nonapplication of audit requirements
Status: in_force

The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1287.)

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

20307
(no source).
 

This section is added to except the American Academy of Arts and Letters from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101–1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Academy is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 152404 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1524 / Section 152404: Officers and employees
Officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) Secretary of the Board.—(1) The Librarian shall appoint a Secretary of the Board to serve as executive director of the corporation. The Librarian may remove the Secretary.

(2) The Secretary shall be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to—

(A) sound recording preservation and restoration activities;

(B) financial management; and

(C) fundraising.

(b) Appointment of Officers.—Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the board of directors appoints, removes, and replaces officers of the corporation.

(c) Appointment of Employees.—Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary appoints, removes, and replaces employees of the corporation.

(d) Status and Compensation of Employees.—Employees of the corporation (including the Secretary)—

(1) are not employees of the Library of Congress;

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

(3) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, except that an employee may not be paid more than the annual rate of basic pay for level 15 of the General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.

(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, §201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2093.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (d)(3), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
36 U.S.C. § 2306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 23 / Section 2306: Insurance for Museum
Insurance for Museum
Status: in_force

The Museum shall maintain insurance on the memorial museum to cover such risks, in such amount, and containing such terms and conditions as the Museum deems necessary.

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

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 2306, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1279, related to audits of the Holocaust Memorial Council, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 140304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1403 / Section 140304: Exclusive right to name
Exclusive right to name
Status: in_force

The corporation and its area, State, and local chapters have the exclusive right to use the name "The Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America".

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1381.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

140304
36:316.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §6, 64 Stat. 869.

The words "sole and", "to have and", and "in carrying out its purpose" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 223 / Section 22302: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help strengthen the work in their local communities;

(2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;

(3) to encourage and recognize the work of America's musicians, conductors, and composers, through suitable means; and

(4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life of the United States through suitable educational and service activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)

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

22302
36:3403.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §3, 76 Stat. 930.
36 U.S.C. § 21506 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 215 / Section 21506: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, offices may be maintained and meetings of the board of governors and committees may be held elsewhere.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1296.)

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

21506
36:4904 (last sentence).
Jan. 30, 1913, ch. 21, §4 (last sentence), 37 Stat. 655.
36 U.S.C. § 154503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1545 / Section 154503: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—

(1) supporting the Constitution of the United States;

(2) promoting a friendly relationship between the wives of enlisted men who are serving in the active United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, or United States Coast Guard, or in the Active Reserves of those services; and

(3) performing charitable activities as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1435.)

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

154503
36:2803.
Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–520, §3, 98 Stat. 2428.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Transfer of Functions

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
36 U.S.C. § 70302 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70302: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Former Members of Congress (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. 1349.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

70302(a)
36:2201.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §§1, 15 (last sentence), 16, 96 Stat. 2265, 2267.

70302(b)
36:2214 (last sentence).
36:2215.

Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "restrictions or" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 220102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2201 / Section 220102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to provide a voluntary civilian agency through which the people of this Nation may, in peace or war, serve the religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment needs of men and women in the Armed Forces, within or without the territorial limits of the United States;

(2) to contribute to the maintenance of morale of men and women in the Armed Forces;

(3) to solicit funds to maintain the organization and accomplish its responsibility;

(4) to accept the cooperation of, and provide an organization and means through which, the National Board of Young Men's Christian Associations, the National Board of Young Women's Christian Associations, the National Catholic Community Service, the Salvation Army, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Travelers Aid-International Social Service of America, and other civilian agencies experienced in specialized types of related work, which may be needed adequately to meet the particular needs of the members of the Armed Forces, may carry on their historic work of serving the religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment needs of men and women in the Armed Forces and be afforded an appropriate means of participation and financial assistance;

(5) to coordinate their programs; and

(6) other consonant purposes.

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

Historical and Revision Notes

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

220102
36:1302.
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, §2, 93 Stat. 1268.

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

In clause (4), the words "and to accept the cooperation of individual citizens in accomplishing its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary because of clause (1) of this section.
36 U.S.C. § 22304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 223 / Section 22304: 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 members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation and for the control of contributions raised by 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.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers 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. 1302.)

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

22304(a)
36:3407.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §§7, 8, 76 Stat. 931.

22304(b)
36:3408.
 

In subsection (a), the text of 36:3407(a) and the word "Thereafter" in 36:3407(b) are omitted as obsolete. The word "contributions" is substituted for "all contributed funds" to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 153511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1535 / Section 153511: 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. 1427.)

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

153511
36:4607(b).
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §7(b), 78 Stat. 498.

The word "have" is substituted for "maintain" for consistency in the revised title. The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary. 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 notice or service upon", for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 154501 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1545 / Section 154501: 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. 1435.)

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

154501
36:2813.
Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–520, §14, 98 Stat. 2430.

The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
36 U.S.C. § 2115 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 21 / Section 2115: Acquisition, operation, and maintenance of Lafayette Escadrille Memorial
Acquisition, operation, and maintenance of Lafayette Escadrille Memorial
Status: in_force

The American Battle Monuments Commission may enter into an agreement with the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Foundation to acquire, operate, and maintain the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial in Marnes-la-Coquette, France. Under such an agreement, the Commission shall make necessary arrangements to ensure the ongoing maintenance of the memorial, including the cemetery at the memorial that contains the remains of 49 aviators of the United States who died during World War I.

(Added Pub. L. 114–227, §1(a), Sept. 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 934.)
36 U.S.C. § 153711 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1537 / Section 153711: 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. 1430.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

153711
36:1012.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §12, 76 Stat. 505.
36 U.S.C. § 200102 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2001 / Section 200102: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are to educate members of the florist industry and the public, and to promote scientific development, in floriculture and horticulture.

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

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

200102
36:5401 (1st sentence words beginning with "for the education of the general public").
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 876, §1 (1st sentence words beginning with "for the education of the general public"), 31 Stat. 1453; June 29, 1938, ch. 796, 52 Stat. 1226.

The words "The purposes of the corporation are" are added for consistency in the revised title. The words "to promote" are added for clarity. The words "in all their branches" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21005 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 210 / Section 21005: 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.

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

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

21005(a)
36 App.:5906.
Aug. 13, 1998, Pub. L. 105–231, §§6, 7, 8(g) (related to directors and officers), 112 Stat. 1531.

21005(b)
36 App.:5907.
 

21005(c)
36 App.:5908(g) (related to directors and officers).
 

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "Except as provided in section 5908(g) of this title" and "and in conformity with the laws of the State of Texas" 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. § 170309 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1703 / Section 170309: 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. 1444.)

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

170309
36:3614.
Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §15, 99 Stat. 500.
36 U.S.C. § 70503 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 705 / Section 70503: Membership
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) Members.—The members of the corporation are—

(1) the members of the National Council of the Federal Bar Association, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia, during their term of membership on that Council; and

(2) other individuals the corporation provides for in the bylaws or otherwise.

(b) Voting.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.

(c) Grounds for Disqualification.—An individual may not be a member, director, or officer of the corporation if the individual—

(1) is a member of, or advocates the principles of, an organization believing in, or working for, the overthrow of the United States Government by force or violence; or

(2) refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1352.)

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

70503(a)
36:576(a).
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§6, 16, 68 Stat. 798, 800.

70503(b)
36:576(b).
 

70503(c)
36:586.
 

In subsection (a), the words "the persons listed in section 571 of this title" and "hereafter" are omitted as obsolete.

In subsection (b), the words "has one vote" are substituted for "may cast one vote" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 23110 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 231 / Section 23110: 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 is notice to or service on the corporation.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)

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

23110
36:4305(b).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §5(b), 78 Stat. 316.

The words "at all times" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 140710 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1407 / Section 140710: 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. 1386.)

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

140710
36:5004.
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1804, 106 Stat. 2582.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 80508 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80508: 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. 1364.)

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

80508
36:1614 (1st sentence).
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §15 (1st sentence), 94 Stat. 2597.
36 U.S.C. § 140407 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1404 / Section 140407: Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter
Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter
Status: in_force

If the corporation fails to maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the charter granted under this chapter shall terminate.

(Added Pub. L. 111–95, §1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3003.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in text, is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
36 U.S.C. § 210106 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2101 / Section 210106: Restrictions
Restrictions
Status: in_force

(a) Exclusively Educational Purposes.—The corporation shall be operated exclusively for educational purposes.

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

(c) Distributions of Income or Assets.—The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of any member or individual.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)

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

210106
36:4705.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, §5, 41 Stat. 693.

In subsection (a), the words "is organized and" are omitted as executed and obsolete.

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

In subsection (c), the words "income or assets" are substituted for "earnings, income, or funds" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 115 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 115: Loyalty Day
Loyalty Day
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—May 1 is Loyalty Day.

(b) Purpose.—Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.

(c) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue a proclamation—

(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and

(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)

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

115(a)
36:162 (1st–13th words).
July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–529, 72 Stat. 369.

115(b)
36:162 (14th word–semicolon).
 

115(c)
36:162 (words after semicolon).
36 U.S.C. § 109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1 / Section 109: Father's Day
Father's Day
Status: in_force

(a) Designation.—The third Sunday in June is Father's Day.

(b) Proclamation.—The President is requested to issue a proclamation—

(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Father's Day;

(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies; and

(3) urging the people of the United States to offer public and private expressions of Father's Day to the abiding love and gratitude they have for their fathers.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)

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

109(a)
36:142a (1st sentence).
Apr. 24, 1972, Pub. L. 92–278, 86 Stat. 124.

109(b)
36:142a (last sentence).
 

In subsection (b)(1), the word "appropriate" is omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b)(2), the words "State and local governments" are substituted for "the governments of the States and communities" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 154101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1541 / Section 154101: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Naval Sea Cadet Corps (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. 1432.)

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

154101
36:1041.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §§1, 4(1), 76 Stat. 530, 531.

 
36:1044(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. § 300113 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 3001 / Section 300113: Reservation of right to amend or repeal
Reservation of right to amend or repeal
Status: in_force

Congress reserves the right to amend or repeal the provisions of this chapter.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1494, §300111; renumbered §300113, Pub. L. 110–26, §11(a), May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 109.)

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

300111
36:8
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, §7, 33 Stat. 602.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2007—Pub. L. 110–26 renumbered section 300111 of this title as this section.
36 U.S.C. § 200310 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2003 / Section 200310: 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. 1455.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

200310
36:539(b).
Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §9(b), 68 Stat. 751.

The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary. 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 notice to or service upon", for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 22306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 223 / Section 22306: Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges
Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "American Symphony Orchestra League" and distinctive insignia, emblems and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

22306
36:3416.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §16, 76 Stat. 933.

The words "sole" and "to have and to use in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation" are substituted for "as may be required in the furtherance of its functions" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The last sentence is 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. § 230308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2303 / Section 230308: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of administration. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted in the District of Columbia and throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1485.)

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

230308
36:769(a).
July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85–530, §9(a), 72 Stat. 373.

The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 21702 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 217 / Section 21702: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation are—

(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States;

(2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the Earth;

(3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold democracy;

(4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and

(5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual helpfulness and service to their country.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297.)

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

21702
36:43.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §3, 41 Stat. 285; Oct. 29, 1942, ch. 633, §1, 56 Stat. 1012; July 26, 1955, ch. 386, §1, 69 Stat. 379; Sept. 1, 1966, Pub. L. 89–550, §1, 80 Stat. 371.

In clause (1), the words "of America" are omitted.
36 U.S.C. § 154301 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1543 / Section 154301: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Navy Club 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. 1434.)

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

154301(a)
36:140.
June 6, 1940, ch. 239, §§1, 3(a), 54 Stat. 232, 233.

154301(b)
36:140b(a).
 

This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate obsolete words.
36 U.S.C. § 70312 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 703 / Section 70312: 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. 1351.)

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

70312
36:2211.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §12, 96 Stat. 2266.

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. § 31101 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 311 / Section 31101: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Boys & Girls Clubs 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. 1326.)

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

31101
36:691.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §1, 70 Stat. 1052; Dec. 10, 1991, Pub. L. 102–199, §1(2), 105 Stat. 1628.

 
36:692.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §§2, 4(1), 70 Stat. 1052.

 
36:694(1).
 

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. § 220514 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2205 / Subchapter I / Section 220514: Annual report on equal treatment of athletes
Annual report on equal treatment of athletes
Status: in_force

(a) In General.—Not less frequently than annually, the corporation shall submit to Congress a report on the compliance of the corporation with paragraphs (1)(D) and (2) of section 220505(d).

(b) Matters To Be Included.—Each report required by subsection (a) shall include detailed information on the median, minimum, and maximum stipends and bonuses provided to athletes, disaggregated by gender, race, and, as applicable, status of participation on a professional sports team.

(Added Pub. L. 117–340, §2(a)(2)(A), Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6176.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section 2(a)(2)(A) of Pub. L. 117–340, which directed that this section be added at the end of "subchapter I of title 36, United States Code", was executed by adding this section at the end of subchapter I of this chapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Rule of Construction

For construction of Pub. L. 117–340 as it pertains to certain rights of athletes, see section 2(d) of Pub. L. 117–340, set out as a note under section 220505 of this title.
36 U.S.C. § 190108 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1901 / Section 190108: Headquarters
Headquarters
Status: in_force

The headquarters of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia.

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

Historical and Revision Notes

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

190108
36:236 (1st sentence).
June 30, 1950, ch. 431, §16 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 315

The word "national" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 152311 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1523 / Section 152311: 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. 1414.)

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

152311
36:671.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §11, 70 Stat. 796.
36 U.S.C. § 50304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 503 / Section 50304: 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) adopt emblems and badges;

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

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

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

(7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to the purposes of the corporation;

(8) sue and be sued; and

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1344.)

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

50304
36:90d (less perpetual succession).
June 17, 1932, ch. 268, §§4 (less perpetual succession), 7, 47 Stat. 321.

 
36:90g.
 

In this section, the text of 36:90g is omitted as executed and obsolete.

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

In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (3), the words "adopt emblems and badges" are substituted for "to use in carrying out the purposes of the corporation such emblems and badges as it may adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (4), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (6) is substituted for "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 (8), the words "in courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (9), the words "and things as may be" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22509 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 225 / Section 22509: Service of process
Service of process
Status: in_force

As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

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

Historical and Revision Notes

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

22509
36:102.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §12, 43 Stat. 968.

The words "precedent", "herein", and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the secretary of each State" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post-office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 40304 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 403 / Section 40304: Powers
Powers
Status: in_force

The corporation may—

(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) establish and maintain offices in the District of Columbia and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to conduct its affairs;

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

(5) sue and be sued; and

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

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

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

40304
36:205 (less perpetual succession).
July 1, 1946, ch. 527, §5 (less perpetual succession), 60 Stat. 347.

In clause (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 clause (3), the words "States, territories, and possessions" are substituted for "several States and Territories" for consistency in the revised title.

Clause (4) is substituted for "acquire, hold, mortgage, and dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary for its corporate purposes" and "accept gifts, legacies, and devises which will further the corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In clause (6), the words "any other act" are substituted for "any and all acts and things" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153504 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1535 / Section 153504: Governing body
Governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Board of Trustees.—(1) The board of trustees is the governing body of the corporation. The duties and powers of the board are as provided in the bylaws.

(2) The manner of selection and term of office of the trustees are as provided in the bylaws.

(b) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the bylaws.

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

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1425.)

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

153504(a)
36:4605.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §5, 78 Stat. 497; Sept. 29, 1972, Pub. L. 92–447, 86 Stat. 746.

153504(b)
36:4606.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §6, 78 Stat. 497.

In subsection (a), the text of 36:4605(a) is omitted as obsolete. The words "Except for the foregoing provision" in 36:4605(b) and "responsibilities" in 36:4605(c) are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "as provided" are substituted for "as may be authorized" and "as may be prescribed" for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 190308 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1903 / Section 190308: 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. 1450.)

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

190308(a)
36:5109(c).
Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102–484, title XVIII, §1829, 106 Stat. 2585.

190308(b)
36:5109(a).
 

190308(c)
36:5109(b).
 

190308(d)
36:5109(d).
 

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

In subsection (b), the words "This subsection does not" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "by virtue of this chapter" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 220306 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2203 / Section 220306: Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, insignia, marks, and words
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, insignia, marks, and words
Status: in_force

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "United States Capitol Historical Society" and seals, emblems, distinctive insignia, and descriptive or designating marks, words, or phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1464.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

220306
36:1215.
Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95–493, §15, 92 Stat. 1647.

The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words "required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation" are substituted for "as may be required in the furtherance of its functions" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "This section does not affect any vested rights" are substituted for "Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere or conflict with established or vested rights" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 220709 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 2207 / Section 220709: 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. 1480.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

220709
36:1810.
Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 97–83, §10, 95 Stat. 1095.

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. § 154511 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1545 / Section 154511: 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. 1437.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

154511
36:2809.
Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–520, §9, 98 Stat. 2429.
36 U.S.C. § 140401 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1404 / Section 140401: Organization
Organization
Status: in_force

(a) Federal Charter.—Military Officers Association of America (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for a veterans service organization under section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, the charter granted by subsection (a) shall expire.

(Added Pub. L. 111–95, §1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3001.)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a), is classified to section 501 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
36 U.S.C. § 23107 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 231 / Section 23107: Principal office
Principal office
Status: in_force

The principal office of the corporation shall be in Ohio. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1313; Pub. L. 115–91, div. B, title XXVIII, §2862, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1868.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

23107
36:4305(a).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §5(a), 78 Stat. 316.

The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary. The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "territories, and possessions of the United States".

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2017—Pub. L. 115–91 substituted "Ohio" for "Dayton, Ohio, or another place decided by the board of trustees".
36 U.S.C. § 140506 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1405 / Section 140506: 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 except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of the corporation.

(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. 1383.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

140506(a)
36:832.
Aug. 26, 1958, Pub. L. 85–761, §§9, 10, 12, 72 Stat. 858.

140506(b)
36:830.
 

140506(c)
36:829(a).
 

140506(d)
36:829(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. The words "as provided in section 835 of this title" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 154109 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 1541 / Section 154109: 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. 1433.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

154109
36:1053.
Sept. 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–655, §13, 76 Stat. 533.

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. § 21902 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 219 / Section 21902: Purposes
Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of the corporation include—

(1) the presentation of theatrical productions of the highest type;

(2) the stimulation of public interest in the drama as an art belonging both to the theater and to literature and to be enjoyed both on the stage and in the study;

(3) the advancement of interest in the drama throughout the United States by furthering the production of the best plays, interpreted by the best actors at a minimum cost;

(4) the further development of the study of drama of the present and past in our universities, colleges, schools, and elsewhere; and

(5) the sponsoring, encouraging, and developing of the art and technique of the theater through a school within the National Academy.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1298.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

21902
36:3302 (last sentence).
July 5, 1935, ch. 373, §2 (last sentence), 49 Stat. 458.

Before clause (1), the word "include" is substituted for "shall embrace" for consistency in the revised title.

In clause (3), the words "of America" are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 80510 (2024) — Title 36: PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS / Chapter 805 / Section 80510: 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. 1364.)

Historical and Revision Notes

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

80510
36:1604.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §4, 94 Stat. 2595.

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.