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36 U.S.C. § 70905 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70905. National officers
(a) Composition.—
There shall be not less than 6 national student officers of the FFA, including a student president, 4 student vice presidents (each representing regions as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the corporation), and a student secretary.
(b) Election.—
The national officers of the corporation shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the delegates assembled in the annual national convention from among qualified members of the corporation.
(c) Vote at National Convention.—
Each qualified delegate has one vote at the annual national convention.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1357; Pub. L. 116–7, § 6, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 480.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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70905
36:277.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 7, 64 Stat. 565.
In subsection (c), the words “Secretary of Education” and “Department of Education” are substituted for “Chief of the Agricultural Education Service, Office of Education, Federal Security Agency” and “that service”, respectively, in section 7(c) of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 565), because of sections 5 and 8 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.) and 20:3441 and 3507. In clause (3), the reference to the Vocational Education Act of 1946 (ch. 541, 49 Stat. 1488) is omitted because that Act was repealed by section 103 of the Act of October 16, 1968 (Public Law 90–576, 82 Stat. 1091).
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The national officers of the corporation are a student president, four student vice presidents (one from each of four regions of the United States established in the bylaws for purposes of administration of the corporation), a student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and a national advisor.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(4), struck out “, except that—” in introductory provisions and pars. (1) to (3) which related to the national advisor, executive secretary, and treasurer, respectively.
Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(2),(3), redesignated subsec. (c) as (b), and struck out former subsec. (b) which read as follows: “Board of Student Officers.—The national student officers of the corporation comprise a board of student officers. The board of student officers shall advise and make recommendations to the board of directors about the activities and business of the corporation.”
Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 116–7, § 6(3), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b).
36 U.S.C. § 70907 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70907. Exclusive right to name,1 seals, emblems, and badges
The FFA and its authorized chapters and associations of chapters have the exclusive right to use the names “Future Farmers of America” and “National FFA Organization, 2 ” and the initials FFA as representing an agricultural education membership organization and seals, emblems, and badges the FFA adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, § 8, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
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70907
36:286.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 16, 64 Stat. 566.
The words “duly”, “sole”, and “lawfully” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in two places, “names” for “name”, and “ ‘Future Farmers of America’ and ‘National FFA Organization,’ ” for “‘Future Farmers of America”’, and inserted “education” before “membership”.
36 U.S.C. § 70908 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70908. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The FFA may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The FFA or a director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the FFA may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member, except on dissolution or final liquidation of the FFA.
(d) Loans.—
The FFA 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.
(e) Prizes, Awards, Grants, or Loans to Student Officers and Members Meeting Criteria.—
This section does not preclude prizes, awards, grants, or loans to student officers and members meeting the criteria established by the board of directors for selecting recipients of those benefits.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, § 9, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)
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70908(a)
36:282.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§ 9, 10, 12, 64 Stat. 566.
70908(b)
36:280.
70908(c)
36:279(a).
70908(d)
36:279(b).
70908(e)
36:279(c).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares or” and “its objects and purposes being solely educational” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
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 285 of this title” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(1), substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(2), substituted “FFA or a director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA” for “corporation or a director, officer, or member as such”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(3), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in two places.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 116–7, § 9(4), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in first sentence.
36 U.S.C. § 70909 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70909. Relationship to Federal agencies
(a) In General.—
On request of the board of directors, the FFA may collaborate with Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture on matters of mutual interest and benefit.
(b) Agency Assistance.—
Those Federal agencies may make personnel, services, and facilities available to administer or assist in the administration of the activities of the FFA.
(c) Agency Compensation.—
Personnel of the Federal agencies may not receive compensation from the FFA for their services, except that travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Federal agencies and approved by the board may be paid.
(d) Cooperation With State Boards.—
The Federal agencies also may cooperate with State boards and other organizations for career and technical education to assist in the promotion of activities of the FFA.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 116–7, § 10, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 481.)
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70909
36:288.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 18, 64 Stat. 567.
The words “Secretary of Education” and “Secretary” are substituted for “United States Commissioner of Education”, “Commissioner of Education”, and “Commissioner”, and the words “Department of Education” are substituted for “Office of Education”, in section 18 of the Act of August 30, 1950 (ch. 823, 64 Stat. 567), because of 20:3441 and 3507. The words “with the approval of the Federal Security Administrator” and “with the approval of the Administrator” are omitted because the functions of the Federal Security Administrator were transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare by section 5 of Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1953 (5 App. U.S.C.), and were subsequently transferred to the Secretary of Education by 20:3441. See also 20:3507. Substitution of a reference to the “Secretary of Education” would result in a requirement of the Secretary’s own approval. The word “activities” (the first time it appears) is substituted for “business and activities” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “On request of the board of directors of the corporation, the Secretary of Education may make personnel, services, and facilities of the Department of Education available to administer or assist in the administration of the activities of the corporation. Personnel of the Department may not receive compensation from the corporation for their services, except that travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Secretary and approved by the board may be paid. The Secretary also may cooperate with the State boards for vocational education to assist in the promotion of the activities of the corporation.”
36 U.S.C. § 70910 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70910. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the FFA shall be as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the FFA may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 11, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70910
36:275 (1st sentence).
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 5 (1st sentence), 64 Stat. 565.
The word “office” is substituted for “offices” for consistency in the revised title. The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “of the FFA shall be as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the FFA” for “of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but”.
36 U.S.C. § 70911 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70911. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The FFA 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) a record of the names and addresses of its members.
(b) Inspection.—
A member, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the FFA at any reasonable time.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 12, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70911
36:283.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 13, 64 Stat. 566.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 12(1)(A), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 116–7, § 12(1)(B), struck out “entitled to vote” before period at end.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 12(2), substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
36 U.S.C. § 70912 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70912. Service of process
(a) In General.—
The FFA shall have a designated agent to receive service of process for the FFA.. 1 Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the FFA.
(b) States, Territories, and Possessions.—
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the FFA shall file, with the Secretary of State or other designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate association or chapter of the FFA is organized, the name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands against the FFA may be served.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(7), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 116–7, § 13, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70912(a)
36:275 (2d, last sentences).
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§ 5 (2d, last sentences), 17, 64 Stat. 565, 567.
70912(b)
36:287.
In subsection (a), the word “have” is substituted for “maintain” for consistency in the revised title. The words “at all times”, “authorized”, and “deemed sufficient” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the word “precedent” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the Office of the Secretary of State, or similar officer” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 116–7, § 13(1), in heading, substituted “In General” for “District of Columbia”, and in text, substituted “FFA” for “corporation” wherever appearing and struck out “in the District of Columbia” before “to receive” and “Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia” before “. Notice”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–7, § 13(2), substituted “FFA” for “corporation” in two places and inserted “of the FFA” after “association or chapter”.
2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “corporation shall” for “Corporation shall”.
36 U.S.C. § 70913 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70913. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The FFA 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. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 14, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70913
36:281.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 11, 64 Stat. 566.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation”.
36 U.S.C. § 70914 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the FFA, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of directors for the benefit of students of agricultural education or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 116–7, § 15, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 482.)
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70914
36:285.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 15, 64 Stat. 566.
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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2019—Pub. L. 116–7 substituted “FFA” for “corporation” and “agricultural education” for “vocational agriculture”.
2 U.S.C. § 1316 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1316. Rights and protections relating to veterans’ employment and reemployment
(a) Employment and reemployment rights of members of uniformed services
(1) In general
It shall be unlawful for an employing office to—
(A) discriminate, within the meaning of subsections (a) and (b) of section 4311 of title 38, against an eligible employee;
(B) deny to an eligible employee reemployment rights within the meaning of sections 4312 and 4313 of title 38; or
(C) deny to an eligible employee benefits within the meaning of sections 4316, 4317, and 4318 of title 38.
(2) Definitions
For purposes of this section—
(A) the term “eligible employee” means a covered employee performing service in the uniformed services, within the meaning of section 4303(13) of title 38, whose service has not been terminated upon occurrence of any of the events enumerated in section 4304 of title 38,
(B) the term “covered employee” includes employees of the Government Accountability Office, and
(C) the term “employing office” includes the Government Accountability Office.
(b) Remedy
The remedy for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section 4323(d) of title 38.
(c) Regulations to implement section
(1) In general
The Board shall, pursuant to section 1384 of this title, issue regulations to implement this section.
(2) Agency regulations
The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsection (a) except to the extent that the Board may determine, for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation, that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section.
(d) Effective date
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsections (a) and (b) shall be effective 1 year after January 23, 1995.
(2) Government Accountability Office and Library of Congress
This section shall be effective with respect to the Government Accountability Office and the Library of Congress 1 year after transmission to the Congress of the study under section 1371 of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title II, § 206, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 12; Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b), July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814; Pub. L. 111–275, title VII, § 703(b), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2888; Pub. L. 115–141, div. I, title I, § 153(a)(2)(C), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 785.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 115–141 struck out “and the Library of Congress” after “the Government Accountability Office”.
2010—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–275 substituted “under section 4323(d) of title 38” for “under paragraphs (1), (2)(A), and (3) of section 4323(c) of title 38”.
2004—Subsec. (a)(2)(B), (C). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office”.
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 108–271 substituted “Government Accountability Office” for “General Accounting Office” in heading and text.
2 U.S.C. § 1388 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1388. Workplace climate surveys of employing offices
(a) Requirement to conduct secure surveys
Not later than 1 year after December 21, 2018, and every 2 years thereafter, the Office shall conduct a secure survey of employing offices under this chapter regarding the workplace environment of such offices. Employee responses to the survey shall be voluntary.
(b) Special inclusion of information on sexual harassment
In each survey conducted under this section, the Office shall survey respondents on attitudes regarding sexual harassment.
(c) Methodology
(1) In general
The Office shall conduct each survey under this section in accordance with methodologies established by the Office.
(2) Confidentiality
Under the methodologies established under paragraph (1), all responses to all portions of the survey shall be anonymous and confidential, and each respondent shall be told throughout the survey that all responses shall be anonymous and confidential.
(3) Survey form
The Office shall limit the use of any information code or information on the survey form that makes a respondent to the survey, or the respondent’s employing office, individually identifiable.
(d) Use of results of surveys
The Office shall furnish the information obtained from the surveys conducted under this section to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Rules and Administration of the Senate.
(e) Consultation with committees
The Office shall carry out this section, including establishment of methodologies and procedures under subsection (c), in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Rules and Administration of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title III, § 307, as added Pub. L. 115–397, title II, § 202(a), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5317.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1301 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1437a (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1437a. Training and education programs of employing offices
(a) Requiring offices to develop and implement programs
Each employing office shall develop and implement a program to train and educate covered employees of the office in the rights and protections provided under this chapter, including the procedures available under subchapter IV to consider alleged violations of this chapter.
(b) Report to committees
(1) In general
Not later than 45 days after the beginning of each Congress (beginning with the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress), each employing office shall submit a report to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate on the implementation of the program required under subsection (a).
(2) Special rule for first report
Not later than 180 days after December 21, 2018, each employing office shall submit the report described in paragraph (1) to the Committees described in such paragraph.
(c) Exception for offices of Congress
This section does not apply to an employing office of the House of Representatives or an employing office of the Senate.
(Pub. L. 104–1, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 115–397, title III, § 306(a)(2), Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5324.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 104–1, Jan. 23, 1995, 109 Stat. 3, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 509 of Pub. L. 104–1 was renumbered section 511 and is classified to section 1438 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective upon expiration of the 180-day period beginning on Dec. 21, 2018, with provisions for effect on pending proceedings, see section 401 of Pub. L. 115–397, set out as an Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note under section 1301 of this title.