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36 U.S.C. § 140104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 140104. Annual report
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.)
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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.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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, 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. § 140305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 140305. Annual report
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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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.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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, 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. § 140401 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 140401. Organization
(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.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
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. § 140402 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 140402. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—
(1) to inculcate and stimulate love of the United States and the flag;
(2) to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the Constitution of the United States and the United States Government;
(3) to advocate military forces adequate to the defense of the United States;
(4) to foster the integrity and prestige of the Armed Forces;
(5) to foster fraternal relations between all branches of the various Armed Forces from which members are drawn;
(6) to further the education of children of members of the Armed Forces;
(7) to aid members of the Armed Forces and their family members and survivors in every proper and legitimate manner;
(8) to present and support legislative proposals that provide for the fair and equitable treatment of members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, military retirees, family members, survivors, and veterans; and
(9) to encourage recruitment and appointment in the Armed Forces.
(Added Pub. L. 111–95, § 1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3001; amended Pub. L. 113–237, § 3(c)(4), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–237 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading “General” before “The purposes” in introductory provisions.
36 U.S.C. § 140407 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 140407. Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter
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.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in text, is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
36 U.S.C. § 140503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 140503. Membership
(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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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.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–207 substituted “the parents, spouse, siblings, and lineal descendants” for “parents and lineal descendants”.
36 U.S.C. § 150113 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150113. 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. 1388.)
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150113
36:2311.
Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98–257, § 12, 98 Stat. 129.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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, 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. § 150511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150511. Service of process
(a) District of Columbia.—
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) States.—
As a condition to the exercise in any State of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of that 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. 1391; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(8), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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150511(a)
36:404(b).
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§ 4(b), 19, 66 Stat. 39, 41.
150511(b)
36:419.
In subsection (a), 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 sufficient notice or service upon”, for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words “precedent” and “or conferred” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “file, with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “serve notice upon the secretary of state, or similar officer” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “with the secretary” for “with secretary”.
36 U.S.C. § 150909 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150909. Statement required in audit report
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. 1397.)
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150909
36:4514(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–376, § 14(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 324.
The word “salaries” is omitted as included in “compensation”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 203 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 151106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151106. Tax exemption
(a) Real Property.—
Real property of the corporation is exempt from taxation if it is—
(1) located in the District of Columbia;
(2) used for the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title; and
(3) not used to produce income.
(b) Personal Property.—
Personal property of the corporation is exempt from taxation if it is used for the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title or to produce income to be used for those purposes.
(c) Annual Report.—
The corporation shall submit annually to the Secretary of Education a written report stating in detail for the prior year—
(1) the real and personal property held by the corporation;
(2) the income from the property; and
(3) the expenditure or other use or disposition of the property and income from the property.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1398.)
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151106(a), (b)
36:5304 (words before last proviso).
June 30, 1906, ch. 3929, § 4, 34 Stat. 805.
151106(c)
36:5304 (last proviso).
In subsections (a) and (b), the words “the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title” are substituted for “the educational or other purposes of the corporation as aforesaid” and “educational purposes aforesaid” for clarity. The words “Provided, however, That this exemption shall not apply to any property of the corporation which shall not be used for or the income of which shall not be applied to the educational purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “and funds” are omitted as included in “personal property”. The words “held” and “invested” are omitted as included in “used . . . to produce income”.
In subsection (c), the words “Secretary of Education” are substituted for “Commissioner of Education of the United States” because all functions of the Commissioner of Education have been transferred to the Secretary of Education as provided in 20:3441(a).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Taxation of Real Property of NEA in District of Columbia
text: Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(c) [§ 147], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–121, 2681–145, provided that: “Notwithstanding any provision of any Federally-granted charter or any other provision of law, beginning with fiscal year 1999 and for each fiscal year hereafter, the real property of the National Education Association located in the District of Columbia shall be subject to taxation by the District of Columbia in the same manner as any similar organization.”
36 U.S.C. § 151304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151304. Officers and employees
(a) Appointment.—
The board of directors may appoint officers or employees, but only after the corporation has sufficient funds to pay for their services.
(b) Status and Compensation.—
Officers and employees of the corporation—
(1) shall not be considered employees of the United States Government;
(2) shall be appointed 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 officer or employee may not be paid more than 15 percent above the annual rate of basic pay for level GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1400; Pub. L. 106–503, title I, § 113(c), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2304; Pub. L. 108–169, title II, § 206(b), Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2040.)
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151304(a)
36:5202(g)(1)(A), (2).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, § 203(g)(1)(A), (2), (h), 106 Stat. 3418.
151304(b)
36:5202(h).
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for clarity.
In subsection (b)(3), the words “relating to classification and General Schedule pay rates” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b)(3), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: Section 5202(g)(1) of former Title 36, from which this section was derived, was amended after the Aug. 15, 1997, cutoff date by Pub. L. 105–276, title IV, § 427(b), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2511, see section 5(a) of Pub. L. 105–225, set out as a Legislative Purpose and Construction note preceding section 101 of this title. The subsequent amendment made directly to this section by section 113(c)(1) of Pub. L. 106–503 replicated the prior amendment made by Pub. L. 105–276.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 108–169 inserted “15 percent above” after “more than”.
2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–503, § 113(c)(1), struck out “not more than 2” after “appoint”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 106–503, § 113(c)(2), substituted “shall not be considered” for “are not”.
36 U.S.C. § 151305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151305. Powers
(a) General.—
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and
(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) Powers as Trustee.—
To carry out its purposes, the corporation has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in Maryland, including the power—
(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income from or other interest in the property;
(2) unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer, to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income from the property;
(3) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary to carry out its functions;
(4) to sue and be sued; and
(5) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1400; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(9), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)
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Pub. L. 105–225
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151305(a)
36:5202(g)(1)(B), (C).
Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102–522, title II, §§ 203(g)(1)(B), (C), 204(b), (c)(1), (2) (words before 2d comma), (3)–(5), 106 Stat. 3418, 3419.
36:5203(b).
151305(b)
36:5203(c)(1), (2) (words before 2d comma), (3)–(5).
Subsection (a)(1) is substituted for 36:5202(g)(1)(B) for consistency in the revised title. The words “consistent with this chapter” are omitted as unnecessary.
Subsection (a)(2) is substituted for 36:5203(b) for consistency in the revised title.
Subsection (a)(3) is substituted for 36:5202(g)(1)(C) for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “under section 5201 of this title” and “in addition to the powers otherwise given it under this chapter” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (1), the words “real or personal” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. In clause (4), the words “and complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (5), the words “any other act” are substituted for “any and all acts” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Pub. L. 105–354
text: This amends section 151305(b) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–354 struck out “the State of” before “Maryland” in introductory provisions.
36 U.S.C. § 151512 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151512. 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. 1403.)
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151512
36:2011.
Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, § 12, 96 Stat. 258.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 203 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 151702 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts to promote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation’s film heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives throughout the United States and the repatriation of American films from foreign archives;
(2) further the goals of the Library of Congress and the National Film Preservation Board in connection with their activities under the National Film Preservation Act of 1996 (2 U.S.C. 179l–179w); and
(3) conduct activities, alone or in cooperation with other film related institutions and organizations, to further the preservation and public accessibility of films made in the United States, particularly films not protected by private interests, for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1404; Pub. L. 110–336, § 3(b)(2), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3728.)
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151702
36:5701(b).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, § 202(b), 110 Stat. 3382.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Film Preservation Act of 1996, referred to in par. (2), is title I of Pub. L. 104–285, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377, which is classified principally to section 179l et seq. of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 179l of Title 2 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Par. (1). Pub. L. 110–336 substituted “United States and the repatriation of American films from foreign archives;” for “United States;”.
36 U.S.C. § 151704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151704. Officers and employees
(a) Secretary of the Board.—
(1) The Librarian of Congress shall appoint a Secretary of the Board to serve as executive director of the corporation. The Librarian may remove the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary must be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to—
(A) film 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 GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1405.)
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151704(a)
36:5702(g)(2)(B), (C).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, § 203(g)(1)(A), (2)(A) (1st, 2d sentences, last sentence related to employees), (B), (C), 110 Stat. 3384.
151704(b)
36:5702(g)(1)(A).
151704(c)
36:5702(g)(2)(A) (1st sentence).
151704(d)
36:5702(g)(2)(A) (2d sentence, last sentence related to employees).
In subsection (a)(1), the words “The first employee appointed shall be the Secretary of the Board” in 36:5702(g)(2)(B) are omitted as unnecessary. The words “executive director of the corporation” are substituted for “its executive director” in 36:5702(g)(2)(C)(i) for clarity.
In subsection (b), the words “the board of directors appoints, removes, and replaces officers of the corporation” are substituted for “The Board may complete the organization of the Foundation by . . . appointing, removing, and replacing officers” for clarity.
In subsection (d)(1), the words “are not employees” are substituted for “nor . . . shall be construed to be employees” in 36:5702(g)(2)(A) (last sentence related to employees) for clarity.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (d)(3), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.