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33 U.S.C. § 3505 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3505. Effect on other laws
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede or alter the existing authorities of any Federal agency with respect to ocean and coastal mapping.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12208, formerly § 12206, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1426; renumbered § 12208, Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CIII, § 10307(e)(1), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3978.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12208 of Pub. L. 111–11 was renumbered 12210 is classified to section 3507 of this title.
36 U.S.C. § 146 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 146. National Atomic Veterans Day
The President shall issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to—
(1) observe Atomic Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) remember and honor the atomic veterans of the United States whose brave service and sacrifice played an important role in the defense of the Nation.
(Added Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, § 1084(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1924.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Another section 146 of this title was renumbered section 147 of this title.
36 U.S.C. § 147 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 147. Choose Respect Day
(a) Designation.—
October 1 is Choose Respect Day.
(b) Recognition.—
All private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Choose Respect Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of changing the culture around the tolerance of violence against women.
(Added Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title XIII, § 1310(b)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 931, § 146; renumbered § 147, Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, § 1804(a)(1)(A)(i), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 686.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Pub. L. 118–31 renumbered section 146 of this title, relating to Choose Respect Day, as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
36 U.S.C. § 148 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 148. U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day
(a) Designation.—
March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.
(b) Proclamation.—
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, § 1804(a)(1)(A)(ii), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 686.)
36 U.S.C. § 904 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 904. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag
(a) Designation.—
The Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag championed by the Bring Our Families Home Campaign is designated as the symbol of the commitment of the United States to recognizing, and prioritizing the freedom of, citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad.
(b) Required Display.—
(1) In general.—
The Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in paragraph (3) on the days specified in paragraph (2).
(2) Days specified.—
The days specified in this paragraph are the following:
(A) U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, March 9.
(B) Flag Day, June 14.
(C) Independence Day, July 4.
(D) Any day on which a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States—
(i) returns to the United States from being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad; or
(ii) dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.
(3) Locations specified.—
The locations specified in this paragraph are the following:
(A) The Capitol.
(B) The White House.
(C) The buildings containing the official office of—
(i) the Secretary of State; and
(ii) the Secretary of Defense.
(c) Display To Be in a Manner Visible to the Public.—
Display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public.
(d) Limitation.—
This section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, § 1804(a)(2)(A), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 686.)
36 U.S.C. § 150401 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150401. Organization
The National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation organized in the United States (referred to in this chapter as the “corporation”), is a federally chartered corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 935.)
36 U.S.C. § 150402 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150402. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are those stated in the articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws of the corporation, and include a commitment—
(1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States while respecting the sovereignty of the American Indian Nations;
(2) to unite under one body all American Indian veterans who served in the Armed Forces of United States;
(3) to be an advocate on behalf of all American Indian veterans without regard to whether they served during times of peace, conflict, or war;
(4) to promote social welfare (including educational, economic, social, physical, and cultural values and traditional healing) in the United States by encouraging the growth and development, readjustment, self-respect, self-confidence, contributions, and self-identity of American Indian veterans;
(5) to serve as an advocate for the needs of American Indian veterans and their families and survivors in their dealings with all Federal and State government agencies;
(6) to promote, support, and utilize research, on a nonpartisan basis, pertaining to the relationship between American Indian veterans and American society; and
(7) to provide technical assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regional areas that are not served by any veterans committee or organization or program by—
(A) providing outreach service to Indian Tribes in need; and
(B) training and educating Tribal Veterans Service Officers for Indian Tribes in need.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 935.)
36 U.S.C. § 150403 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150403. Membership
Subject to section 150406, eligibility for membership in the corporation, and the rights and privileges of members, shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 150404 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150404. Board of directors
Subject to section 150406, the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation and in conformity with the laws under which the corporation is incorporated.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 150405 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150405. Officers
Subject to section 150406, the officers of the corporation, and the election of such officers, shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 150406 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150406. Nondiscrimination
In establishing the conditions of membership in the corporation, and in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the corporation, the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 150407 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150407. Powers
The corporation shall have only those powers granted the corporation through its articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws, which shall conform to the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 150408 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150408. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
(a) In General.—
The corporation shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the names “National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated” and “National American Indian Veterans”, and such seals, emblems, and badges as the corporation may lawfully adopt.
(b) Effect.—
Nothing in this section interferes or conflicts with any established or vested rights.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 936.)
36 U.S.C. § 150409 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150409. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not—
(1) issue any shares of stock; or
(2) declare or pay any dividends.
(b) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
(1) In general.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not—
(A) inure to any person who is a member, officer, or director of the corporation; or
(B) be distributed to any such person during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
(2) Effect.—
Nothing in this subsection prevents the payment of reasonable compensation to the officers of the corporation, or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(c) Loans.—
The corporation may not make any loan to any officer, director, member, or employee of the corporation.
(d) No Federal Endorsement.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or Federal Government authority by virtue of the charter granted by this chapter for any of the activities of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 937.)
36 U.S.C. § 150410 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150410. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 937.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in text, is classified to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
36 U.S.C. § 150411 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150411. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete books and records of accounts;
(2) minutes of any proceeding of the corporation involving any member of the corporation, the board of directors, or any committee having authority under the board of directors; and
(3) at the principal office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of all members of the corporation having the right to vote.
(b) Inspection.—
(1) In general.—
All books and records of the corporation may be inspected by any member having the right to vote, or by any agent or attorney of such a member, for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.
(2) Effect.—
Nothing in this section contravenes—
(A) the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated; or
(B) the laws of those jurisdictions within the United States and its territories within which the corporation carries out activities in furtherance of the purposes of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 937.)
36 U.S.C. § 150412 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150412. Service of process
With respect to service of process, the corporation shall comply with the laws of—
(1) the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated; and
(2) those jurisdictions within the United States and its territories within which the corporation carries out activities in furtherance of the purposes of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 937.)
36 U.S.C. § 150413 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150413. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation shall be liable for the acts of the officers and agents of the corporation acting within the scope of their authority.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 938.)
36 U.S.C. § 150414 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150414. Failure to comply with requirements
If the corporation fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, including the requirement under section 150410 to maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation, the charter granted by this chapter shall expire.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 938.)
36 U.S.C. § 150415 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150415. Annual report
(a) In General.—
The corporation shall submit to Congress an annual report describing the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year.
(b) Submittal Date.—
Each annual report under this section shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit of the corporation required by section 10101(b).
(c) Report Not Public Document.—
No annual report under this section shall be printed as a public document.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, § 5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 938.)
37 U.S.C. § 206a (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 206a. Pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a member of the National Guard or a member of a reserve component of a uniformed service who is receiving aviation incentive pay under section 334(a) of this title and is entitled to compensation under section 206 of this title is entitled to such compensation for a number of periods of inactive-duty training each month sufficient for the member to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation.
(Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title VI, § 602(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 289.)
37 U.S.C. § 357 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 357. Special and incentive pay authorities for members of the reserve components of the armed forces
Notwithstanding section 1004 of this title, the Secretary concerned shall pay a member of the reserve component of an armed force special or incentive pay in the same monthly amount as that paid to a member in the regular component of such armed force performing comparable work requiring comparable skills if the Secretary concerned is paying the member of the reserve component the special or incentive pay for the purpose of—
(1) maintaining a skill certification or proficiency identical to a skill certification or proficiency required of the member in the regular component; or
(2) compensating the member of the reserve component for exposure to hazards or risks identical to hazards or risks to which the member in the regular component was exposed.
(Added Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VI, § 602(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1765; amended Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title VI, § 612(a), (b)(1), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 290.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Pub. L. 118–31, in section catchline, substituted “Special and incentive” for “Incentive” and, in text, substituted “special or incentive pay” for “incentive pay” and “if the Secretary concerned is paying the member of the reserve component the special or incentive pay for the purpose of—” for period, and added pars. (1) and (2).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Implementation of Section
text: Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VI, § 602(c), (d), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1765, as amended by Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title VI, § 612(c), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 291, provided that:
“(c) Report.—
Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing—
“(1) the plan of the Secretary to implement section 357 of such title [37 U.S.C. 357], as added by subsection (a);
“(2) an estimate of the costs of such implementation;
“(3) the number of members described in such section; and
“(4) any other matter the Secretary determines relevant.
“(d) Implementation Date.—
“(1) In general.—
The Secretary shall not implement section 357 of such title, as added by subsection (a) until after—
“(A) submission of the report under subsection (c); and
“(B) the Secretary determines and certifies in writing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives that such implementation shall not have a detrimental effect on the force structure of an Armed Force concerned, including with regard to recruiting or retention of members in the regular component of such Armed Force.
“(2) Evaluation of types of special and incentive pay.—
In making the determination and certification described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall evaluate each type or category of special and incentive pay separately and may make the determination and certification based on the effect on an Armed Force concerned of a particular type or category of special or incentive pay.”
37 U.S.C. § 491 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
[§ 491. Renumbered § 431]
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 491 of this title, which related to benefits for certain members assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency, was originally section 431 of this title and was transferred to chapter 8 of this title by Pub. L. 112–81, div. A, title VI, § 631(d)(2), Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1460, and renumbered section 491 of this title by Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1076(h)(2), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1955. Section 491 was repealed by Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title VI, § 604(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1767. The section was revived to read as it did immediately before its repeal and renumbered section 431 of this title by Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title VI, § 615(a), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2624. The section was transferred to its original location in Chapter 7 of this title to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to section 491 were contained in section 192 of Title 10, Armed Forces, prior to enactment of section 491 by Pub. L. 99–145.
37 U.S.C. § 1008 (PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES)
§ 1008. Presidential recommendations concerning adjustments and changes in pay and allowances
(a) The President shall direct an annual review of the adequacy of the pays and allowances authorized by this title for members of the uniformed services.
(b) Whenever the President considers it appropriate, but in no event later than January 1, 1967, and not less than once each four years thereafter, he shall direct a complete review of the principles and concepts of the compensation system for members of the uniformed services. Upon completion of such review he shall submit a detailed report to Congress summarizing the results of such review together with any recommendations he may have proposing changes in the statutory salary system and other elements of the compensation structure provided members of the uniformed services.
(Added Pub. L. 89–132, § 2(a), Aug. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 546; amended Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title VI, § 642(b), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 368.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–106 struck out at end “Upon completion of this review, but not later than March 31 of each year, the President shall submit to Congress a detailed report summarizing the results of such annual review together with any recommendations for adjustments in the rates of pay and allowances authorized by this title.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Sept. 1, 1965, see section 10 of Pub. L. 89–132, set out as an Effective Date of 1965 Amendment note under section 203 of this title.
heading: Review
text: Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title VI, § 626(b), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 294, provided that:
“In each quadrennial review of military compensation conducted after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 22, 2023] and under section 1008(b) of such title [this title], the President shall include—
“(1) a review of the family separation allowance under section 427 of such title (or successor allowance); and
“(2) the recommendation of the President regarding whether to increase the amount of such allowance to better compensate a member of the uniformed services for separation from family during service described in such paragraph.”
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Delegation of Reporting Function
text: Memorandum of the President of the United States, June 9, 1989, 54 F.R. 25561, provided:
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, I authorize you to submit to the Congress the report summarizing the results of the review of the principles and concepts of the compensation system for members of the uniformed services, as required by P.L. 89–132, Sec. 2(a), August 21, 1965 (37 U.S.C. 1008(b)).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
George Bush.