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36 U.S.C. § 300105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300105. Powers
(a) General.—
The corporation may—
(1) adopt policies and regulations;
(2) adopt, alter, and destroy a seal;
(3) own and dispose of property to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) accept gifts, devises, and bequests of property to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) sue and be sued in courts of law and equity, State or Federal, within the jurisdiction of the United States; and
(6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and promote the purposes of the corporation.
(b) Designation.—
The corporation is designated as the organization authorized to act in matters of relief under the treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1492; Pub. L. 110–26, § 7, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 108.)
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300105
36:2 (1st sentence words between 2d comma and 3d semicolon and after 4th semicolon).
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 2 (1st sentence words between 2d comma and 3d semicolon and after 4th semicolon), 33 Stat. 600; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, § 3, 61 Stat. 81.
In subsection (a)(1), the word “adopt” is substituted for “ordain and establish” for consistency in the revised title. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(2), the words “adopt, alter, and destroy a seal” are substituted for “adopt a seal and the same to alter and destroy at pleasure” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “own and dispose of property” are substituted for “to have and to hold such real and personal estate as shall be deemed advisable and to dispose of the same” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (a)(4), the word “property” is substituted for “real and personal estate” for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (a)(6), the word “things” is omitted as included in “act”. The words “carry out this chapter” are substituted for “carry into effect the provisions of sections 1, 2 to 6, 8, and 9 of this title” for clarity and because under 36:1a the corporation existing under those sections continued under the source provisions restated in the revised chapter.
In subsection (b), the words “treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949” are substituted for “said treaties” for clarity and consistency in the chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–26 substituted “policies” for “bylaws”.
36 U.S.C. § 300106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300106. Emblem, badge, and brassard
(a) Emblem and Badge.—
In carrying out its purposes under this chapter, the corporation may have and use, as an emblem and badge, a Greek red cross on a white ground, as described in the treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949, and adopted by the nations acceding to those treaties.
(b) Delivery of Brassard.—
In accordance with those treaties, the delivery of the brassard allowed for individuals neutralized in time of war shall be left to military authority.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1492.)
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300106(a)
36:2 (1st sentence words between 3d and 4th semicolons).
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 2 (1st sentence words between 3d and 4th semicolons, last sentence), 33 Stat. 600; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, § 3, 61 Stat. 81.
300106(b)
36:2 (last sentence).
In subsection (a), the words “under this chapter” are substituted for “hereinafter designated” for clarity. The date “August 12, 1949” is added to include the reference to a subsequent treaty.
36 U.S.C. § 300107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300107. Annual meeting
(a) In General.—
The annual meeting of the corporation is the annual meeting of delegates of the chapters.
(b) Time of Meeting.—
The annual meeting shall be held as determined by the board of governors.
(c) Place of Meeting.—
The board of governors is authorized to determine that the annual meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication subject to such procedures as are provided in the bylaws.
(d) Voting.—
(1) In general.—
In matters requiring a vote at the annual meeting, each chapter is entitled to at least 1 vote, and voting on all matters may be conducted by mail, telephone, telegram, cablegram, electronic mail, or any other means of electronic or telephone transmission, provided that the person voting shall state, or submit information from which it can be determined, that the method of voting chosen was authorized by such person.
(2) Establishment of number of votes.—
(A) In general.—
The board of governors shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes that each chapter is entitled to cast, taking into consideration the size of the membership of the chapters, the populations served by the chapters, and such other factors as may be determined by the board.
(B) Periodic review.—
The board of governors shall review the allocation of votes at least every 5 years.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 110–26, § 8, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 108.)
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300107
36:5(c) (6th par.).
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 5(c) (6th par.), 33 Stat. 601; Dec. 10, 1912, ch. 1, § 1, 37 Stat. 647; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 131, § 1, 41 Stat. 1354; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, § 6, 61 Stat. 83.)
The words “The board shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes” are substituted for “shall be determined according to allocation by the Board of Governors, which shall be established on an equitable basis” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “the populations served” are substituted for “the populations in the territories served” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–26 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The annual meeting of the corporation is the national convention of delegates of the chapters. The national convention shall be held annually on a date and at a place specified by the board of governors. In matters requiring a vote at the national convention, each chapter is entitled to at least one vote. The board shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes that each chapter is entitled to cast, taking into consideration the size of the membership of the chapters and of the populations served by the chapters. The board shall review the allocation of votes at least every 5 years.”
36 U.S.C. § 300109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300109. Endowment fund
The endowment fund of the corporation shall be kept and invested under the management and control of a board of trustees elected by the board of governors. The corporation shall prescribe policies and regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 110–26, § 9, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 109.)
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300109
36:9.
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 8, as added June 23, 1910, ch. 372, § 2, 36 Stat. 604; May 8, 1947, ch. 50, § 7, 61 Stat. 83.
The words “from time to time” are omitted [as] unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–26 struck out “nine” before “trustees elected” in first sentence and substituted “The corporation shall prescribe policies and regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees.” for “The board of governors shall prescribe regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees.”
36 U.S.C. § 300110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300110. Annual report and audit
(a) Submission of Report.—
As soon as practicable after the end of the corporation’s fiscal year, which may be changed from time to time by the board of governors, the corporation shall submit a report to the Secretary of Defense on the activities of the corporation during such fiscal year, including a complete, itemized report of all receipts and expenditures.
(b) Auditing of Report and Submission to Congress.—
The Secretary shall audit the report and submit a copy of the audited report to Congress.
(c) Payment of Audit Expenses.—
The corporation shall reimburse the Secretary each year for auditing its accounts. The amount paid shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as a miscellaneous receipt.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 110–26, § 10, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 109.)
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300110(a)–(c)
36:6.
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 6, 33 Stat. 602; Feb. 27, 1917, ch. 137, 39 Stat. 946; July 17, 1953, ch. 222, § 4(c), 67 Stat. 179.
36:7.
May 29, 1920, ch. 214, § 1 (1st complete par. on p. 659), 41 Stat. 659; July 17, 1953, ch. 222, § 5, 67 Stat. 179.
In subsection (a), the words “make and”, “next preceding”, and “full” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “activities” is substituted for “proceedings” for consistency in the revised title. The words “all receipts and expenditures” are substituted for “receipts and expenditures of whatever kind” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsections (b) and (c), the word “Secretary” is substituted for “Department of Defense” for consistency.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–26 reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “As soon as practicable after July 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to the Secretary of Defense on the activities of the corporation during the fiscal year ending June 30, including a complete, itemized report of all receipts and expenditures.”
36 U.S.C. § 300111 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300111. Authority of the Comptroller General of the United States
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.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 300111 was renumbered section 300113 of this title.
36 U.S.C. § 300112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300112. Office of the Ombudsman
(a) Establishment.—
The corporation shall establish an Office of the Ombudsman with such duties and responsibilities as may be provided in the bylaws or a resolution of the board of governors.
(b) Report.—
(1) In general.—
The Office of the Ombudsman shall submit annually to the appropriate Congressional committees a report concerning any trends and systemic matters that the Office of the Ombudsman has identified as confronting the corporation.
(2) Appropriate congressional committees.—
For purposes of paragraph (1), the appropriate Congressional committees are the following committees of Congress:
(A) Senate committees.—
The appropriate Congressional committees of the Senate are—
(i) the Committee on Finance;
(ii) the Committee on Foreign Relations;
(iii) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions;
(iv) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and
(v) the Committee on the Judiciary.
(B) House committees.—
The appropriate Congressional committees of the House of Representatives are—
(i) the Committee on Energy and Commerce;
(ii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
(iii) the Committee on Homeland Security;
(iv) the Committee on the Judiciary; and
(v) the Committee on Ways and Means.
(Added Pub. L. 110–26, § 11(a), May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 110.)
36 U.S.C. § 300113 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 300113. Reservation of right to amend or repeal
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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300111
36:8
Jan. 5, 1905, ch. 23, § 7, 33 Stat. 602.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–26 renumbered section 300111 of this title as this section.
37 U.S.C. § 208 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
[§ 208. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–482, § 1(b), Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1082]
text: Section, Pub. L. 87–649, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 461, provided that an officer furloughed under section 6406 of Title 10, Armed Forces, was entitled to pay at the rate of one-half of the basic pay to which he was entitled at the time of being furloughed.
37 U.S.C. § 210 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 210. Pay of senior enlisted members during terminal leave and while hospitalized
(a) A noncommissioned officer of an armed force who, immediately following the completion of service as the senior enlisted member of that armed force, is placed on terminal leave pending retirement shall be entitled, for not more than 60 days while in such status, to the rate of basic pay authorized for the senior enlisted member of that armed force.
(b) A noncommissioned officer of an armed force who is hospitalized and who, during or immediately before such hospitalization, completed service as the senior enlisted member of that armed force, shall continue to be entitled, for not more than 180 days while so hospitalized, to the rate of basic pay authorized for the senior enlisted member of that armed force.
(c) In this section, the term “senior enlisted member” means the following:
(1) The Sergeant Major of the Army.
(2) The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
(3) The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
(4) The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
(5) The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard.
(6) The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(Added Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title VI, § 606(a), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1374; amended Pub. L. 104–201, div. A, title VI, § 603(a), (b)(1), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2540; Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title VI, § 685(b), Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3325; Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(c)(1), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2400.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (c)(6). Pub. L. 109–364 substituted “Advisor to” for “Advisor for”.
Pub. L. 109–163 added par. (6).
1996—Pub. L. 104–201, § 603(b)(1), substituted “Pay of senior enlisted members during terminal leave and while hospitalized” for “Pay of the senior noncommissioned officer of an armed force during terminal leave” in section catchline.
Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 104–201, § 603(a), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsec. (b) as (c).
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: 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.
37 U.S.C. § 212 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 212. Advancement of basic pay: members deployed in combat zone for more than one year
(a) Eligibility; Amount Advanced.—
If a member of the armed forces is assigned to duty in an area for which special pay under section 310 of this title is available and the assignment is pursuant to orders specifying an assignment of one year or more (or the assignment is extended beyond one year), the member may request, during the period of the assignment, the advanced payment of not more than three months of the basic pay of the member.
(b) Consideration of Request.—
A request by a member described in subsection (a) for the advanced payment of a single month of basic pay shall be granted. The Secretary concerned may grant a member’s request for a second or third month of advanced basic pay during the assignment upon a showing of financial hardship.
(c) Recoupment of Advanced Pay.—
The Secretary concerned shall recoup an advance made on the basic pay of a member under this section in equal installments over a one-year period beginning as provided in subsection (d). If the member is serving on active duty for any month during the recoupment period, the amount of the installment for the month shall be deducted from the basic pay of the member for that month. The estate of a deceased member shall not be required to repay any portion of the advanced pay paid to the member and not repaid before the death of the member.
(d) Commencement of Recoupment.—
The recoupment period for an advancement of basic pay to a member under this section shall commence on the first day of the first month beginning on or after the date on which the member receives the advanced pay.
(Added Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title VI, § 606(a), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 1945.)
37 U.S.C. § 302i (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 302i. Special pay: pharmacy officers
(a) Army, Navy, and Air Force Pharmacy Officers.—
Under regulations prescribed pursuant to section 303a of this title, the Secretary of the military department concerned may, subject to subsection (c), pay retention special pay under this section to an officer who—
(1) is a pharmacy officer in the Medical Service Corps of the Army or Navy or the Biomedical Sciences Corps of the Air Force; and
(2) is on active duty under a call or order to active duty for a period of not less than one year.
(b) Public Health Service Corps.—
Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may pay retention special pay under this section to an officer who—
(1) is an officer in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service and is designated as a pharmacy officer; and
(2) is on active duty under a call or order to active duty for a period of not less than one year.
(c) Limitation on Eligibility for Special Pay.—
Special pay may not be paid under this section to an officer serving in a pay grade above pay grade O–6.
(d) Limitation on Amount of Special Pay.—
The amount of retention special pay paid to an officer under this section may not exceed $15,000 for any 12-month period.
(Added Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title VI, § 628(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–154; amended Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VI, § 615(g), Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2569.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 107–314, § 615(g)(1), substituted “retention special pay under this section” for “special pay at the rates specified in subsection (d)”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–314, § 615(g)(2), inserted “on Eligibility for Special Pay” after “Limitation” in heading.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–314, § 615(g)(3), added subsec. (d) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (d). Text read as follows: “The rate of special pay paid to an officer under subsection (a) or (b) is as follows:
“(1) $3,000 per year, if the officer is undergoing pharmacy internship training or has less than 3 years of creditable service.
“(2) $7,000 per year, if the officer has at least 3 but less than 6 years of creditable service and is not undergoing pharmacy internship training.
“(3) $7,000 per year, if the officer has at least 6 but less than 8 years of creditable service.
“(4) $12,000 per year, if the officer has at least 8 but less than 12 years of creditable service.
“(5) $10,000 per year, if the officer has at least 12 but less than 14 years of creditable service.
“(6) $9,000 per year, if the officer has at least 14 but less than 18 years of creditable service.
“(7) $8,000 per year, if the officer has 18 or more years of creditable service.”
heading: Application of Increase
text: In case of amendment by section 615 of Pub. L. 107–314 to increase maximum amount of special pay or bonus that may be paid during any 12-month period, the amended limitation is applicable to 12-month periods beginning after Sept. 30, 2002, see section 615(i) of Pub. L. 107–314, set out as a note under section 301d of this title.
37 U.S.C. § 305b (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 305b. Special pay: service as member of Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team
(a) Special Pay Authorized.—
The Secretary of a military department may pay special pay under this subsection to members of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who are entitled to basic pay under section 204 and are assigned by orders to duty as members of a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team if the Secretary determines that the payment of such special pay is needed to address recruitment or retention concerns in that armed force.
(b) Monthly Rate.—
The monthly rate of special pay under subsection (a) may not exceed $150.
(c) Inclusion of Reserve Component Members Performing Inactive Duty Training.—
(1) To the extent funds are made available to carry out this subsection, the Secretary of a military department may pay the special pay under subsection (a) to members of a reserve component of the armed forces who are entitled to compensation under section 206 of this title and who perform duty under orders as members of a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team.
(2) The amount of the special pay for a member referred to in paragraph (1) shall be equal to 1⁄30 of the monthly special pay rate in effect under subsection (b) for each day on which the member performs duty under orders as members of a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team.
(d) Regulations.—
Special pay under this section shall be provided in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.
(e) Definition.—
In this section, the term “Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team” means a team of members of the reserve components of the armed forces that is established under section 12310(c) of title 10 in support of emergency preparedness programs to prepare for or to respond to any emergency involving the use of a weapon of mass destruction.
(Added Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title VI, § 624(a), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1505.)