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36 U.S.C. § 151706 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 151706. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia, or another place as determined by the board of directors. However, the corporation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1406; Pub. L. 109–9, title III, § 312(c), Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 226.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
151706
36:5703(a)(2), (3).
Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104–285, title II, § 204(a)(2), (3), 110 Stat. 3384.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Pub. L. 109–9 inserted “, or another place as determined by the board of directors” after “District of Columbia”.
36 U.S.C. § 152112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152112. 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. 1412.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
152112
36:4111.
Nov. 14, 1988, Pub. L. 100–655, § 112, 102 Stat. 3851.
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 204 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 152402 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152402. 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 sound recording heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives throughout the United States; and
(2) further the goals of the Library of Congress and the National Recording Preservation Board in connection with their activities under the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000.
(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2092.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, referred to in par. (2), is Pub. L. 106–474, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2085, which enacted this chapter and chapter 27 (§ 1701 et seq.) of Title 2, The Congress. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of Title 2 and Tables.
36 U.S.C. § 152403 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152403. Board of directors
(a) General.—
The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation.
(b) Members and Appointment.—
(1) The Librarian of Congress (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “Librarian”) is an ex officio nonvoting member of the board. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this chapter, the Librarian shall appoint the directors to the board in accordance with paragraph (2).
(2)
(A) The board consists of 12 directors.
(B) Each director shall be a United States citizen.
(C) At least 8 directors shall be knowledgeable or experienced in sound recording production, distribution, preservation, or restoration, including two who are sitting members of the National Recording Preservation Board. These 8 directors shall, to the extent practicable, represent diverse points of view from the sound recording community.
(3) A director is not an employee of the Library of Congress and appointment to the board does not constitute appointment as an officer or employee of the United States Government for the purpose of any law of the United States.
(4) The terms of office of the directors are 4 years.
(5) A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
(c) Chair.—
The Librarian shall appoint one of the directors as the initial chair of the board for a 2-year term. Thereafter, the chair shall be appointed and removed in accordance with the bylaws of the corporation.
(d) Quorum.—
The number of directors constituting a quorum of the board shall be established under the bylaws of the corporation.
(e) Meetings.—
The board shall meet at the call of the Librarian for regularly scheduled meetings.
(f) Reimbursement of Expenses.—
Directors shall serve without compensation but may receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5.
(g) Liability of Directors.—
Directors are not personally liable, except for gross negligence.
(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2092; amended Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(2), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3727; Pub. L. 114–217, § 2(b)(2), July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 840.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 106–474, which was approved Nov. 9, 2000.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 114–217, § 2(b)(2)(A), substituted “12 directors” for “nine directors”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 114–217, § 2(b)(2)(B), substituted “8 directors” for “six directors” in two places.
2008—Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 110–336 struck out at end “An individual may not serve more than two consecutive terms.”
36 U.S.C. § 152404 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152404. Officers and employees
(a) Secretary of the Board.—
(1) The Librarian shall appoint a Secretary of the Board to serve as executive director of the corporation. The Librarian may remove the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary shall be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to—
(A) sound recording 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 15 of the General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2093.)
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.
36 U.S.C. § 152405 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152405. 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 the jurisdiction in which the principal office of the corporation is located, 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 property;
(2) to acquire property or an interest in property by purchase or exchange;
(3) unless otherwise required by an instrument of transfer, to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income from property;
(4) to borrow money and issue instruments of indebtedness;
(5) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary to carry out its functions;
(6) to sue and be sued; and
(7) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(c) Encumbered or Restricted Gifts.—
A gift, devise, or bequest may be accepted by the corporation even though it is encumbered, restricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons, if any current or future interest is for the benefit of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2093; amended Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(3)(B), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3727.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–336 substituted “jurisdiction in which the principal office of the corporation is located,” for “District of Columbia,” in introductory provisions.
36 U.S.C. § 152406 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152406. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia or another place as determined by the Board of Directors. However, the corporation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2094; amended Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(3)(A), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3727.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–336 substituted “District of Columbia or another place as determined by the Board of Directors” for “District of Columbia”.
36 U.S.C. § 152411 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152411. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization.—
There are authorized to be appropriated to the corporation for the first fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this chapter and each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2026 an amount not to exceed the lesser of $1,000,000 or the amount of private contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the corporation by private persons and State and local governments.
(b) Limitation Related to Administrative Expenses.—
Amounts authorized under this section may not be used by the corporation for management and general or fundraising expenses as reported to the Internal Revenue Service as part of an annual information return required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(Added Pub. L. 106–474, title II, § 201(a), Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2094; amended Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(1)(A), (4), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3726, 3727; Pub. L. 114–217, § 2(b)(1), July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 840.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 106–474, which was approved Nov. 9, 2000.
The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (b), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–217 substituted “through fiscal year 2026 an amount not to exceed the lesser of $1,000,000 or” for “through fiscal year 2016 an amount not to exceed”.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(1)(A), substituted “for the first fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this chapter and each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2016” for “for each of the first 7 fiscal years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this chapter”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(4), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Except as permitted under section 152407, amounts authorized under this section may not be used by the corporation for administrative expenses of the corporation, including salaries, travel, transportation, and overhead expenses.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(b)(1)(B), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3726, provided that: “The amendment made by subparagraph (A) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 [Pub. L. 106–474].”
36 U.S.C. § 152601...152612 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
[§§ 152601 to 152612. Renumbered §§ 90101 to 90112]
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Former chapter 1526 of this title, which consisted of sections 152601 to 152612, was renumbered chapter 901 of this title and transferred to follow the placeholder for chapters 807 to 899 of this title, and sections 152601 to 152612 were renumbered sections 90101 to 90112 of this title, respectively.
36 U.S.C. § 152712 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152712. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual 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. 1420.)
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
152712
36:1511.
Dec. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96–489, § 12, 94 Stat. 2554.
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 204 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 152903 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—
(1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;
(2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;
(3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;
(4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;
(5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;
(6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;
(7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and
(8) to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1420; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(10), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Pub. L. 105–225
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
152903
36:2903.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 3, 98 Stat. 2910.
Before clause (1), the words “objects” and “for which the corporation is organized” are omitted as unnecessary.
Clauses (6)–(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.
heading: Pub. L. 105–354
text: This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Par. (8). Pub. L. 105–354 substituted “corporation” for “Corporation”.
36 U.S.C. § 152913 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 152913. 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. 1422.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
152913
36:2912.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–561, § 13, 98 Stat. 2912.
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 204 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 153107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153107. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation. The Secretary shall communicate to Congress any part of the report that the Secretary considers of national interest and importance.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1423.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
153107
36:18b (1st sentence).
Feb. 20, 1896, ch. 23, § 3 (1st sentence), 29 Stat. 9.
The words “submit an annual report” are substituted for “report annually” 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 provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report required under this section is listed on page 192), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
36 U.S.C. § 153510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153510. 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 of greater than $10,000 a year.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
153510
36:4610(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 10(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 498.
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 205 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 153513 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
(a) Allowable Recipients.—
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed, as decided by the board of trustees, to—
(1) the United States Government, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior under section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code; or
(2) a State or local government to be used for a public purpose.
(b) Restriction.—
A distribution under subsection (a) of this section shall be consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the charter and bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(10), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(i), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3269.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
153513
36:4614.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 14, 78 Stat. 499.
In subsection (a), the words “the discharge of all liabilities” are substituted for “the corporation’s liabilities have been satisfied” for consistency in the revised title. In clause (1), the words “as amended and supplemented” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “and Federal and State laws” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted “section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code” for “the Act of August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act)”.
2006—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “(16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act)” for “(16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), known as the National Park Service Organic Act))”.
36 U.S.C. § 153712 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153712. Annual report
Not later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report may consist of a report on the proceedings of the national convention during that fiscal year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1430.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
153712
36:1016.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 16, 76 Stat. 505.
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 204 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 153901 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153901. Organization
The National Yeomen (F) (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 113–237, § 3(c)(8)(B), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2840.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
153901
36:139 (words before “for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes”).
June 15, 1936, ch. 546, § 1 (words before “for patriotic, historical, and educational purposes”), 49 Stat. 1501.
This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–237 substituted “Yeomen (F)” for “Yoemen F”.