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36 U.S.C. § 21704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21704. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or post organizations;
(5) provide guidance and leadership to organizations and local chapters established under paragraph (4), but may not control or otherwise influence the specific activities and conduct of such organizations and local chapters;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1297; Pub. L. 112–66, § 1, Dec. 13, 2011, 125 Stat. 768.)
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21704
36:44 (words before 4th semicolon less perpetual succession, words after 5th semicolon).
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 4 (words before 4th semicolon less perpetual succession, words after 5th semicolon), 41 Stat. 285; June 26, 1953, ch. 153, § 1, 67 Stat. 82.
36:47.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 7, 41 Stat. 285.
In this section, the text of 36:47 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words “at pleasure” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (5) is substituted for “to receive, hold, own, use, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (7), the words “in courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words “do any other act” are substituted for “generally to do any and all such acts and things” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Pars. (5) to (9). Pub. L. 112–66 added par. (5) and redesignated former pars. (5) to (8) as (6) to (9), respectively.
36 U.S.C. § 21708 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21708. Annual report
Not later than January 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. 1298.)
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21708
36:49.
Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 9, 41 Stat. 285; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(3), 78 Stat. 636.
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 196 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 22106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22106. Principal office
The principal office 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 may be conducted throughout the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1301.)
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22106
36:344.
Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 958, § 4, 64 Stat. 871.
The words “the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the United States” are substituted for “The corporation . . . shall have the right to conduct its activities in the said District and at any other place or places in the United States” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: National Headquarters
text: Pub. L. 86–208, Aug. 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 431, provided: “That the American Society of International Law, incorporated by the Act entitled ‘An Act to incorporate the American Society of International Law, and for other purposes’, approved September 20, 1950 (Public Law 794, ch. 958, Eighty-first Congress, second session (64 Stat. 869)) [now this chapter], is authorized to use the real estate described as lot 805 square 2512, situated in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, as the national headquarters of such society.”
36 U.S.C. § 22510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22510. Annual report
Not later than January 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. 1305.)
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22510
36:101.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 11, 43 Stat. 968; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(9), 78 Stat. 636.
The word “submit” is substituted for “make and transmit” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. 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 197 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 22701 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22701. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
AMVETS (American Veterans) (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1306; Pub. L. 107–241, § 1(a)(1), Oct. 16, 2002, 116 Stat. 1496.)
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22701
36:67.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, § 1, 61 Stat. 403; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, § 1(a), 91 Stat. 830.
36:67a.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§ 2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 10(1), 61 Stat. 405, 406, 407.
36:67c (related to perpetual succession).
36:67i(1).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
This text of 36:67a is omitted as executed and obsolete.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–241 substituted “AMVETS (American Veterans)” for “AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam)”.
36 U.S.C. § 22704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22704. Governing body
(a) Delegates to National Conventions.—
Each post may elect delegates to national conventions of the corporation. The delegates each have one vote in the conduct of business of the convention to which they are elected.
(b) Executive Committee.—
The executive committee of the corporation consists of—
(1) one member elected to represent each department; and
(2) the officers of the corporation as ex officio members.
(c) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a national commander, two national vice commanders, a finance officer, a judge advocate, a chaplain, six national district commanders, and a provost marshal.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the delegates at the annual national convention.
(d) Nondiscrimination.—
The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1307; Pub. L. 107–241, § 1(b), Oct. 16, 2002, 116 Stat. 1496.)
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22704(a)
36:67f(1) (last sentence).
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§ 5(3), 7(1) (last sentence), (2), 13, 61 Stat. 406, 407, 408.
22704(b)
36:67d(3).
36:67f(2).
22704(c)
36:67l.
22704(d)
36:67e (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office).
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, § 6 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 61 Stat. 407; Dec. 28, 1950, ch. 1178, 64 Stat. 1122; July 26, 1955, ch. 383, 69 Stat. 375; Sept. 14, 1966, Pub. L. 89–576, 80 Stat. 772; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, § 1(b)(2), 91 Stat. 830; May 31, 1984, Pub. L. 98–304, 98 Stat. 220.
In subsection (b), the text of 36:67d(3) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (c), the words “each official delegate casting one vote” are omitted as unnecessary because of subsection (a) of this section.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–241 substituted “two national vice commanders, a finance officer, a judge advocate, a chaplain, six national district commanders,” for “seven national vice commanders, one of whom shall be a woman, a finance officer, an adjutant, a judge advocate,”.
36 U.S.C. § 22706 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its State, regional, and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “AMVETS (American Veterans)” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1308; Pub. L. 107–241, § 1(a)(1), Oct. 16, 2002, 116 Stat. 1496.)
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22706
36:67p.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, § 17, 61 Stat. 408; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, § 1(a), 91 Stat. 830.
The words “sole and” and “have and” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “adopts” is substituted for “may lawfully adopt” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–241 substituted “AMVETS (American Veterans)” for “AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam)”.
36 U.S.C. § 22708 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22708. Headquarters and principal place of business
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corporation shall be in Maryland. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to Maryland but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1308; Pub. L. 107–241, § 1(c), Oct. 16, 2002, 116 Stat. 1496.)
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22708
36:67d(4).
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, § 5(4), 61 Stat. 406.
The words “as set out herein” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–241 substituted “Maryland” for “the District of Columbia” in first and second sentences.
36 U.S.C. § 22912 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22912. 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. 1311.)
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22912
36:3911.
Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99–604, § 12, 100 Stat. 3448.
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 197 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 23107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Ohio. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1313; Pub. L. 115–91, div. B, title XXVIII, § 2862, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1868.)
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23107
36:4305(a).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 5(a), 78 Stat. 316.
The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “territories, and possessions of the United States”.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2017—Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “Ohio” for “Dayton, Ohio, or another place decided by the board of trustees”.
36 U.S.C. § 23109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23109. 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. 1314.)
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23109
36:4315(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 15(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 318.
The word “salaries” is 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 197 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 30501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, “Armed Forces” includes the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marines, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard, National Guard, United States Army Reserves, United States Navy Reserves, United States Marine Reserves, United States Air Force Reserves, United States Coast Guard Reserves, United States Naval Militia, merchant marines, and armed home guards who have served on active duty.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1319.)
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30501
36:945 (last sentence).
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, § 5 (last sentence), 74 Stat. 516.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
36 U.S.C. § 30504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30504. Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if—
(1) she is a mother (meaning a woman who filled the role of birthmother, adoptive mother, step-mother, foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian) of a person who—
(A) is serving in the Armed Forces; or
(B) has served in, or has been honorably discharged from, the Armed Forces; and
(2) she is living in the United States or is a citizen of the United States living outside the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1320; Pub. L. 112–65, § 1, Dec. 13, 2011, 125 Stat. 767.)
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30504
36:945 (1st sentence).
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, § 5 (1st sentence), 74 Stat. 516.
In clause (1), before subclause (A), the words “(who has given a mother’s care at least since the stepchild was age 13)” are substituted for “(a stepmother eligible for membership in the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., can claim that eligibility only if she has given a mother’s care to the stepchild from the age of thirteen or under)” for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2011—Par. (1). Pub. L. 112–65, § 1(1)(A), substituted “she is a mother (meaning a woman who filled the role of birthmother, adoptive mother, step-mother, foster-mother, grandmother, or legal guardian) of a person who—” for “she is a mother, adoptive mother, or stepmother (who has given a mother’s care at least since the stepchild was age 13) of a son or daughter who—” in introductory provisions.
Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 112–65, § 1(1)(B), struck out “in World War II or the Korean hostilities” after “Armed Forces”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 112–65, § 1(2), inserted “or is a citizen of the United States living outside the United States” before period at end.
36 U.S.C. § 30513 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30513. Annual report
Not later than March 1 of each 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 of the proceedings of the national convention. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)
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30513
36:955.
July 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–653, § 15, 74 Stat. 518.
The words “covering such fiscal year” 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 198 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 30908 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30908. Annual report
Not later than April 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1326.)
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30908
36:28.
June 15, 1916, ch. 148, § 8, 39 Stat. 229; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(1), 78 Stat. 636.
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 198 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 40103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 40103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—
(1) preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the States;
(2) commemorate the wars, campaigns, and military actions of the United States to reflect profound respect, high honor, and great tribute on the glorious dead and the surviving veterans of those wars, campaigns, and actions and to give all Americans a greater understanding of and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who participated in them for all Americans;
(3) stimulate to the highest degree possible the interests of the entire Nation in the problems of veterans, their widows, and orphans;
(4) cooperate to the fullest extent and in a harmonious manner with all veterans’ organizations in common projects designed to serve the interests of all veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated;
(5) collate, preserve, and encourage the study of historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to the wars, campaigns, and military actions of the United States;
(6) inculcate an enduring love of country, a deep and abiding sense of patriotism, and a profound commitment to Americanism among all the people of the United States;
(7) encourage, among the youth of our Nation, respect for our national flag, our anthem, and the traditions of America;
(8) preserve the freedoms of all the people, national peace, prosperity, tranquility, good will, the permanence of free institutions, and the defense of the United States;
(9) foster the association of veterans of the Catholic faith who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States;
(10) encourage morality in government, labor, management, economic, social, fraternal, and all other phases of American life;
(11) promote the realization that the family is the basic unit of society;
(12) increase our love, honor, and service to God and to our fellow man without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin; and
(13) function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1329; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(6), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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40103
36:2603.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, § 3, 98 Stat. 1343.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Par. (13). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “laws of each State” for “laws of the each State”.
36 U.S.C. § 40112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 40112. 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. 1331.)
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40112
36:2611.
Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98–382, § 12, 98 Stat. 1345.
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 198 of House Document No. 103–7.