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36 U.S.C. § 511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 511. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization.—
Necessary amounts are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) to enable the Mayor of the District of Columbia to provide additional municipal services in the District of Columbia during the inaugural period, including—
(A) employment of personal services without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5;
(B) travel expenses of enforcement personnel, including sanitarians, from other jurisdictions;
(C) the hiring of the means of transportation;
(D) meals for policemen, firemen, and other municipal employees;
(E) the cost of removing and relocating streetcar loading platforms, construction, rent, maintenance, and expenses incident to the operation of temporary public comfort stations, first-aid stations, and information booths; and
(F) other incidental expenses in the discretion of the Mayor; and
(2) to enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide meals for the members of the United States Park Police during the inaugural period.
(b) Payment.—
Amounts appropriated under—
(1) subsection (a)(1) of this section are payable in the same way as other appropriations for the expenses of the District of Columbia; and
(2) subsection (a)(2) of this section are payable in the same way as other appropriations for the expenses of the Department of the Interior.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1265, § 510; renumbered § 511, Pub. L. 107–155, title III, § 308(a)(1), Mar. 27, 2002, 116 Stat. 103.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
510(a)
36:723 (less words between 1st and 2d commas and between next-to-last and last commas).
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 3, 70 Stat. 1049; Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, § 2, 82 Stat. 4.
36:730.
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, § 10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, Pub. L. 90–251, § 4, 82 Stat. 4.
510(b)
36:723 (words between 1st and 2d commas and between next-to-last and last commas).
In subsection (a)(1)(A), the words “chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5” are substituted for “the civil-service and classification laws” for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–155 renumbered section 510 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 107–155, effective Nov. 6, 2002, see section 402 of Pub. L. 107–155, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment; Regulations note under section 30101 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.
36 U.S.C. § 903 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 903. Designation of Medal of Honor Flag
(a) Designation.—
The Secretary of Defense shall design and designate a flag as the Medal of Honor Flag. In selecting the design for the flag, the Secretary shall consider designs submitted by the general public.
(b) Presentation.—
The Medal of Honor Flag shall be presented as specified in sections 7285, 8307, and 9285 of title 10 and section 505 1 of title 14.
(Added Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8143(b)(1), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1570; amended Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 809(l)(1), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1843.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 505 of title 14, referred to in subsec. (b), was redesignated section 2734 of title 14 by Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226, and references to section 505 of title 14 deemed to refer to such redesignated section, see section 123(b)(1) of Pub. L. 115–282, set out as a References to Sections of Title 14 as Redesignated by Pub. L. 115–282 note preceding section 101 of Title 14, Coast Guard.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “sections 7285, 8307, and 9285 of title 10” for “sections 3755, 6257, and 8755 of title 10”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
heading: Findings
text: Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8143(a), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1570, provided that:
“Congress finds that—
“(1) the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States;
“(2) the Medal of Honor was established by Congress during the Civil War to recognize soldiers who had distinguished themselves by gallantry in action;
“(3) the Medal of Honor was conceived by Senator James Grimes of the State of Iowa in 1861; and
“(4) the Medal of Honor is the Nation’s highest military honor, awarded for acts of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty.”
heading: Presentation of Medal of Honor Flag
text: Pub. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8143(d), Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1571, required the President to provide for the expeditious presentation of the Medal of Honor Flag designated under this section to each person awarded the Medal of Honor before Oct. 23, 2002, who was living as of that date.
36 U.S.C. § 2303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2303. Compensation; travel expenses; full-time officers or employees of United States or Members of Congress
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, members of the Council are each authorized to be paid the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, for each day (including travel time) during which they are engaged in the actual performance of duties of the Council. While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Council, members of the Council shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5.
(b) Exception.—
Members of the Council who are full-time officers or employees of the United States or Members of Congress shall receive no additional pay by reason of their service on the Council.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1032.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2303, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1278, related to the Executive Director of the Holocaust Memorial Council, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2304. Administrative provisions
(a) Experts and Consultants.—
The Museum may obtain the services of experts and consultants in accordance with the provisions of section 3109 of title 5, at rates not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.
(b) Authority To Contract.—
The Museum may, in accordance with applicable law, enter into contracts and other arrangements with public agencies and with private organizations and persons and may make such payments as may be necessary to carry out its functions under this chapter.
(c) Assistance From Other Federal Departments and Agencies.—
The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the heads of all executive branch departments, agencies, and establishments of the United States may assist the Museum in the performance of its functions under this chapter.
(d) Administrative Services and Support.—
The Secretary of the Interior may provide administrative services and support to the Museum on a reimbursable basis.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1032.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2304, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1278, related to gifts, bequests, and devises of property to the Holocaust Memorial Council, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2305. Staff
(a) Establishment of the Museum Director as Chief Executive Officer.—
There shall be a director of the Museum (hereafter in this chapter referred to as the “Director”) who shall serve as chief executive officer of the Museum and exercise day-to-day authority for the Museum. The Director shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Council, subject to confirmation of the Council. The Director may be paid with nonappropriated funds, and, if paid with appropriated funds shall be paid the rate of basic pay for positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5. The Director shall report to the Council and its Executive Committee through the Chairperson. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Council.
(b) Appointment of Employees.—
The Director shall have authority to—
(1) appoint employees in the competitive service subject to the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, relating to classification and general schedule pay rates;
(2) appoint and fix the compensation (at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay in effect for positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5) of up to three employees notwithstanding any other provision of law; and
(3) implement the decisions and strategic plan for the Museum, as approved by the Council, and perform such other functions as may be assigned from time-to-time by the Council, the Executive Committee of the Council, or the Chairperson of the Council, consistent with this legislation.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1032.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2305, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1278, related to the establishment of the memorial museum, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2306. Insurance for Museum
The Museum shall maintain insurance on the memorial museum to cover such risks, in such amount, and containing such terms and conditions as the Museum deems necessary.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1033.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2306, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1279, related to audits of the Holocaust Memorial Council, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2307. Gifts, bequests, and devises of property; tax treatment
The Museum may solicit, and the Museum may accept, hold, administer, invest, and use gifts, bequests, and devises of property, both real and personal, and all revenues received or generated by the Museum to aid or facilitate the operation and maintenance of the memorial museum. Property may be accepted pursuant to this section, and the property and the proceeds thereof used as nearly as possible in accordance with the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise donating such property. Funds donated to and accepted by the Museum pursuant to this section or otherwise received or generated by the Museum are not to be regarded as appropriated funds and are not subject to any requirements or restrictions applicable to appropriated funds. For the purposes of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, property accepted under this section shall be considered as a gift, bequest, or devise to the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1033.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2307, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1279, provided for administrative provisions, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2308. Annual report
The Director shall transmit to Congress an annual report on the Director’s stewardship of the authority to operate and maintain the memorial museum. Such report shall include the following:
(1) An accounting of all financial transactions involving donated funds.
(2) A description of the extent to which the objectives of this chapter are being met.
(3) An examination of future major endeavors, initiatives, programs, or activities that the Museum proposes to undertake to better fulfill the objectives of this chapter.
(4) An examination of the Federal role in the funding of the Museum and its activities, and any changes that may be warranted.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1033.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2308, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1280, required the Executive Director to submit an annual report to Congress, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2309. Audit of financial transactions
Financial transactions of the Museum, including those involving donated funds, shall be audited by the Comptroller General as requested by Congress, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. In conducting any audit pursuant to this section, appropriate representatives of the Comptroller General shall have access to all books, accounts, financial records, reports, files and other papers, items or property in use by the Museum, as necessary to facilitate such audit, and such representatives shall be afforded full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances.
(Added Pub. L. 106–292, § 1, Oct. 12, 2000, 114 Stat. 1034.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2309, Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1280, related to authorization of appropriations, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 106–292.
36 U.S.C. § 2501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 2501. Acceptance of voluntary services and money or property
The President’s Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities—
(1) notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, may accept voluntary and uncompensated services; and
(2) may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of any money or property the Committee receives.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1280; Pub. L. 105–354, § 1(3), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3239.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Pub. L. 105–225
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
2501
36:155b.
July 11, 1949, ch. 302, § 2, as added Nov. 7, 1988, Pub. L. 100–630, title III, § 301(b)(3), 102 Stat. 3316.
In clause (2), the words “in the name of the Committee”, “in furtherance of this resolution”, “real, personal, or mixed, tangible or nontangible”, and “by gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Pub. L. 105–354
text: This amends section 2501(2) of title 36 to reflect a change made by section 413 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–220, Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1241).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Par. (2). Pub. L. 105–354 inserted “solicit,” before “accept,”.
36 U.S.C. § 20306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 20306. Annual report
The corporation shall make an annual report to Congress, to be filed with the Librarian of Congress.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1287.)
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
20306
36:4204 (related to report).
Apr. 17, 1916, ch. 77, § 4 (related to report), 39 Stat. 51.
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. § 20908 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 20908. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1291; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(5), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
20908(a)
36:2108(d).
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, § 8(a)–(e), 96 Stat. 262.
20908(b)
36:2108(c).
20908(c)
36:2108(a).
20908(d)
36:2108(b).
20908(e)
36:2108(e).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “as such” are substituted for “acting as such officer or director” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “board of directors” for “board or directors”.
36 U.S.C. § 20913 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 20913. 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. 1292.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
20913
36:2111.
Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, § 12, 96 Stat. 263.
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. § 21112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21112. 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. 1294.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
21112
36:2411.
June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, § 12, 98 Stat. 239.
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. § 21303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21303. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws; and
(2) hold property in the District of Columbia necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
21303
36:20 (2d sentence).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (2d sentence), 25 Stat. 640; July 3, 1957, Pub. L. 85–83, § 1, 71 Stat. 276.
In clause (1), the words “not inconsistent with law” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “property” is substituted for “real and personal estate”, and the word “necessary” is substituted for “so far only as may be necessary”, to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “to its lawful ends” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Tax Exemption of Real Property
text: Pub. L. 85–83, § 2, July 3, 1957, 71 Stat. 277, provided that: “The real property situated in Square 817, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, described as lot 23, owned, occupied, and used by the American Historical Association, is exempt from all taxation so long as the same is so owned and occupied, and not used for commercial purposes, subject to the provisions of sections 2, 3, and 5 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to define the real property exempt from taxation in the District of Columbia’, approved December 24, 1942 (56 Stat. 1089; D.C. Code, secs. 47–801b, 47–801c, and 47–801e).”
36 U.S.C. § 21307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 21307. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation and the condition of historical study in America. The Secretary shall submit to Congress any part of the report the Secretary decides is appropriate.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1295.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
21307
36:20 (4th, 5th sentences).
Jan. 4, 1889, ch. 20, (4th, 5th sentences), 25 Stat. 640.
The word “activities” is substituted for “proceedings” for consistency in the revised title. The words “any part of the report the Secretary decides is appropriate” are substituted for “whole of such reports, or such portion thereof as he shall see fit” to eliminate unnecessary words.
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.