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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1623 
To recognize the organization known as the National Academies of Practice. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 13, 2005 
Mr. STRICKLAND introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To recognize the organization known as the National 
Academies of Practice. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. GRANT OF FEDERAL CHARTER TO NATIONAL 
ACADEMIES OF PRACTICE. 
(a) GRANT OF CHARTER.—Part B of subtitle II of 
title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting after 
chapter 1503 the following chapter: 
‘‘CHAPTER 1504—NATIONAL ACADEMIES 
OF PRACTICE 
‘‘150401. Definition. 
‘‘150402. Organization. 
‘‘150403. Purposes.
‘‘150404. Membership. 
‘‘150405. Governing body. 
‘‘150406. Powers. 
‘‘150407. Restrictions. 
‘‘150408. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status. 
‘‘150409. Records and inspection. 
‘‘150410. Service of process. 
‘‘150411. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 
‘‘150412. Annual report. 
‘‘§ 150401. Definition 
‘‘For purposes of this chapter, ‘State’ includes the 
District of Columbia and the territories and possessions 
of the United States. 
‘‘§ 150402. Organization 
‘‘(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The National Academies 
of Practice (in this chapter, the ‘corporation’), a nonprofit 
corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia, is 
a federally chartered corporation 
‘‘(b) EXPIRATION.—If the corporation does not com-
ply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted 
by this chapter expires. 
‘‘§ 150403. Purposes 
‘‘The purposes of the corporation are as provided in 
the articles of incorporation and include the following: 
‘‘(1) Honoring persons who have made signifi-
cant contributions to the practice of applied den-
tistry, medicine, nursing, optometry, osteopathy, 
pharmacy, podiatry, psychology, social work, veteri-
nary medicine, and other health care professions.
‘‘(2) Improving the effectiveness of such profes-
sions by disseminating information about new tech-
niques and procedures, promoting interdisciplinary 
practices, and stimulating multidisciplinary exchange 
of scientific and professional information. 
‘‘(3) Upon request, advising the President, the 
members of the President’s Cabinet, the Congress, 
Federal agencies, and other relevant groups about 
practitioner issues in health care and health care 
policy, from a multidisciplinary perspective. 
‘‘§ 150404. Membership 
‘‘Eligibility for membership in the corporation and 
the rights and privileges of members are as provided in 
the bylaws of the corporation. 
‘‘§ 150405. Governing body 
‘‘(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors 
is the governing body of the corporation. The board may 
exercise, or provide for the exercise of, the powers of the 
corporation. The composition and the responsibilities of 
the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation 
and bylaws. 
‘‘(b) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation, the 
manner of electing the officers, and the powers of the offi-
cers are as provided in the articles of incorporation and 
bylaws.
‘‘§ 150406. Powers 
‘‘The corporation has only those powers provided in 
its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State 
in which it is incorporated, subject to the laws of such 
State. 
‘‘§ 150407. Restrictions 
‘‘(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may 
not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. 
‘‘(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation, any 
officer, or any director of the corporation, acting as such 
officer or director, may not contribute to, support, or oth-
erwise participate in any political activity or in any man-
ner attempt to influence legislation. 
‘‘(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND ASSETS.—The 
income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the 
benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or mem-
ber during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. 
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reason-
able compensation to an officer or member in an amount 
approved by the board of directors. 
‘‘(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan 
to any officer, director, or employee of the corporation. 
‘‘(e) CLAIMS OF FEDERAL APPROVAL OR AUTHOR-
IZATION.—Except by agreement, the corporation may not 
claim congressional approval or the authority of the 
United States Government for any of its activities.
‘‘(f) FEDERAL ADVISORY ACTIVITIES.—While pro-
viding advice to Federal agencies, the corporation may be 
subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
Appendix; 86 stat. 700). 
‘‘§ 150408. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-ex-
empt status 
‘‘The corporation shall maintain its status as an or-
ganization exempt from taxation as provided in the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 or any corresponding similar 
provision. 
‘‘§ 150409. Records and inspection 
‘‘(a) BOOKS AND RECORDS OF ACCOUNT.—The cor-
poration shall keep correct and complete books and 
records of account and shall keep minutes of any pro-
ceeding of the corporation involving any of its members, 
the board of directors, or any committee having authority 
under the board of directors. 
‘‘(b) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF MEMBERS.—The 
corporation shall keep at its principal office a record of 
the names and addresses of all members having the right 
to vote in any proceeding of the corporation. 
‘‘(c) RIGHT TO INSPECT BOOKS AND RECORDS.—All 
books and records of the corporation may be inspected by 
any member having the right to vote, or by any agent or
attorney of such member, for any proper purpose, at any 
reasonable time. 
‘‘(d) APPLICATION OF STATE LAW.—Nothing in this 
section shall be construed to contravene any applicable 
State law. 
‘‘§ 150410. Service of process 
‘‘With respect to service of process, the corporation 
shall comply with the laws of the State in which it is incor-
porated and those States in which it carries on its activi-
ties in furtherance of its corporate purposes. 
‘‘§ 150411. Liability for acts of officers and agents 
‘‘The corporation shall be liable for the acts of its 
officers and agents when acting within the scope of their 
authority. 
‘‘§ 150412. Annual report 
‘‘The corporation shall report annually to the Con-
gress concerning the activities of the corporation during 
the preceding fiscal year. The report shall not be printed 
as a public document.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of chapters 
for subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is amended 
by striking the item relating to chapter 1504 and inserting 
the following new item: 
‘‘1504. NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF PRACTICE, 
INCORPORATED................................150401’’. 
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