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36 U.S.C. § 70301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70301. Definition
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. 1349.)
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70301
36:2213.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 14, 96 Stat. 2267.
The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “the territories and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 70302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70302. Organization
(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.)
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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. § 70303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70303. Purposes
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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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. § 70304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70304. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1350.)
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70304
36:2205.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 5, 96 Stat. 2265.
36 U.S.C. § 70305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70305. Governing body
(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. 1350.)
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Source (Statutes at Large)
70305(a)
36:2206.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, §§ 6, 7, 96 Stat. 2265.
70305(b)
36:2207.
The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:2206 and “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:2207 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70306. Powers
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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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. § 70307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70307. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1350.)
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70307(a)
36:2208(d).
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 8, 96 Stat. 2266.
70307(b)
36:2208(c).
70307(c)
36:2208(a).
70307(d)
36:2208(b).
70307(e)
36:2208(e).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “as such” are substituted for “acting as such officer or director” for consistency in the revised title. The word “otherwise” is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 70308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70308. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
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. 1350.)
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70308
36:2214 (1st sentence).
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 15 (1st sentence), 96 Stat. 2267.
36 U.S.C. § 70309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70309. Records and inspection
(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. 1350.)
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70309
36:2210.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 10, 96 Stat. 2266.
In this section, the word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (a)(2), the words “having authority under the board of directors” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70310 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70310. Service of process
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. 1351.)
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70310
36:2204.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 4, 96 Stat. 2265.
36 U.S.C. § 70311 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70311. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1351.)
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70311
36:2209.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 9, 96 Stat. 2266.
36 U.S.C. § 70312 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70312. Annual report
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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70312
36:2211.
Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97–427, § 12, 96 Stat. 2266.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, 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. § 70501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70501. Organization
(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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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. § 70502 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and hold property, including by gift, devise, or grant, and to invest, administer, and dispose of the property without restrictions applicable to trustees or trust funds;
(2) to apply its income and any part of its principal exclusively to educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes—
(A) to advance the science of jurisprudence;
(B) to uphold high standards for the Federal judiciary and attorneys representing the United States Government;
(C) to promote and improve the administration of justice, including the study of means for the improved handling of the legal business of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government;
(D) to facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of knowledge and understanding of the law and the promotion of the study of the law and the science of jurisprudence and research in jurisprudence, through the maintenance of a law library, the establishment of seminars, lectures, and studies devoted to the law, and the publication of addresses, essays, treatises, reports, and other literary works by students, practitioners, and teachers of the law; and
(E) to provide for the acquisition, preservation, and exhibition of rare books and documents, sculptures, paintings, and other objects of art and historical interest relating to the law, the courts, and the legal profession; and
(3) to do any other acts necessary or incident to the accomplishment of these purposes.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1351.)
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70502
36:573.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 3, 68 Stat. 797.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
Clause (1) is substituted for 36:573(1) to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (2), the words “and if the corporation so decides, all or” and “or any of them” are omitted as unnecessary. In subclause (D), the words “in jurisprudence” are substituted for “therein” for clarity.
In clause (3), the words “any other acts” are substituted for “any and all things” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 70503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70503. Membership
(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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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. § 70504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70504. Governing body
(a) Board of Directors.—
(1) 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.
(2) The board shall consist of 12 individuals elected, and subject to removal at any time, by a majority vote of the members of the corporation. The term of office of an elected director is 6 years. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by a majority vote of the members of the corporation.
(3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director has one vote on each matter decided by the board. The board may delegate its powers to a prudential committee subject to the direction of, and reporting to, the board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the board and of the prudential committee.
(b) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, a historian, and other officers provided for in the bylaws. The powers of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the board of directors at its annual meeting. The term of office of an officer is 1 year.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1352.)
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70504(a)
36:577.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§ 7, 8, 68 Stat. 798.
70504(b)
36:578.
In subsection (a), the names of the directors for 1954 and the language about their initial terms are omitted as obsolete. In paragraph (2), the words “caused by expiration of the members’ terms or otherwise” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 70505 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1352.)
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70505
36:574.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§ 4, 18, 68 Stat. 797, 800.
36:588.
In this section, the definition of “State” in 36:588 is omitted because the word “State” (which in the source provisions for this chapter only appears in 36:574) is not used in the revised chapter.
In clause (1), the words “apply, and administer” and “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (4), the words “make contracts” are substituted for “contract and be contracted with” to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (5) is substituted for “take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, bequest, or otherwise, any property, real or personal, or mixed, necessary for carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “transfer, lease, or convey real or personal property” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject to applicable provisions of law of any State (1) governing the amount or kind of real and personal property which may be held by, or (2) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by, a corporation operating in such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), the words “for the purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property” are substituted for “issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, and secure the same by mortgage or pledge” for consistency in the revised title. The words “subject to applicable Federal or State laws” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words “any other act” are substituted for “any and all acts” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 70506 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70506. Exclusive right to name
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association”.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1353.)
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70506
36:587.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 17, 68 Stat. 800.
36 U.S.C. § 70507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70507. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
(1) The activities, funds, income, and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or attempt to influence legislation.
(2) The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.
(c) Distribution of Income.—
The income of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of a director, officer, member, or private individual.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director or officer. Directors and officers who vote for, assent to, or participate in making a loan or advance to a director or officer are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
(e) Immunity From Liability.—
Members and private individuals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1353.)
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70507(a)
36:582.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, §§ 9, 10, 12, 68 Stat. 799.
70507(b)
36:580.
70507(c)
36:579(a) (words before last comma).
70507(d)
36:579(b).
70507(e)
36:579(a) (words after last comma).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(1), the words “directly or indirectly” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the word “income” is substituted for “net earnings” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (d), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 70508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70508. Principal office
The corporation shall have its principal office in the District of Columbia, but may conduct its activities anywhere.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1353.)
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70508
36:575(a).
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 5(a), 68 Stat. 798.
The word “anywhere” is substituted for “at any place or places in the United States, or elsewhere” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 70509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70509. Records and inspection
(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. 1353.)
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70509
36:583.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 13, 68 Stat. 799.
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. § 70510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70510. Service of process
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. 1354.)
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70510
36:575(b).
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 5(b), 68 Stat. 798.
The words “at all times” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “the business address of the agent” are substituted for “at such business address” for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 70511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70511. Liability for acts of officers and agents
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. 1354.)
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70511
36:581.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 11, 68 Stat. 799.
36 U.S.C. § 70512 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70512. Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as a miscellaneous receipt.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1354.)
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70512
36:585.
Aug. 24, 1954, ch. 911, § 15, 68 Stat. 800.
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.