[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[House]
[Pages H114-H191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 LAWS RELATING TO PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND 
                             ORGANIZATIONS

  Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill 
(H.R. 1085) to revise, codify, and enact without substantive change 
certain general and permanent laws, related to patriotic and national 
observances, ceremonies, and organizations, as title 36, United States 
Code, ``Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and 
Organizations'', as amended.
  The Clerk read as follows:

       Suspend the Rules and Pass the Bill H.R. 1085, as amended

                               H.R. 1085

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. TITLE 36, UNITED STATES CODE.

       Certain general and permanent laws of the United States, 
     related to patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, 
     and organizations, are revised, codified, and enacted as 
     title 36, United States Code, ``Patriotic and National 
     Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations'', as follows:

     TITLE 36--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND 
                             ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle                                                       Sec.

      I. PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES....      101
     II. PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.................    10101
    III. TREATY OBLIGATION ORGANIZATIONS......................   300101

     SUBTITLE I--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES

                   PART A--OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES

Chapter                                                        Sec.

      1. PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES...................      101
      3. NATIONAL ANTHEM, MOTTO, FLORAL EMBLEM, AND MARCH.....      301
      5. PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL CEREMONIES....................      501
      7. FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CARL GARNER FEDERAL LANDS 
           CLEANUP DAY........................................      701
      9. MISCELLANEOUS........................................      901

     PART B--UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED WITH 
                       OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES

     21. AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION.................     2101
     23. UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL.............     2301
     25. PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH 
           DISABILITIES.......................................     2501

                   PART A--OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES

             CHAPTER 1--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES

Sec.
101.  American Heart Month.
102.  Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
103.  Cancer Control Month.
104.  Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day.
105.  Child Health Day.
106.  Citizenship Day.
107.  Columbus Day.
108.  Constitution Week.
109.  Father's Day.
110.  Flag Day.
111.  Gold Star Mother's Day.
112.  Honor America Days.
113.  Law Day, U.S.A.
114.  Leif Erikson Day.
115.  Loyalty Day.
116.  Memorial Day.
117.  Mother's Day.
118.  National Aviation Day.
119.  National Day of Prayer.
120.  National Defense Transportation Day.
121.  National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
122.  National Flag Week.
123.  National Forest Products Week.
124.  National Freedom Day.
125.  National Grandparents Day.
126.  National Hispanic Heritage Month.
127.  National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
128.  National Maritime Day.
129.  National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
130.  National Poison Prevention Week.

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131.  National Safe Boating Week.
132.  National School Lunch Week.
133.  National Transportation Week.
134.  Pan American Aviation Day.
135.  Parents' Day.
136.  Peace Officers Memorial Day.
137.  Police Week.
138.  Save Your Vision Week.
139.  Steelmark Month.
140.  Stephen Foster Memorial Day.
141.  Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
142.  White Cane Safety Day.
143.  Wright Brothers Day.

     Sec. 101. American Heart Month

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating February as American Heart Month;
       (2) inviting the chief executive officers of the States, 
     territories, and possessions of the United States to issue 
     proclamations designating February as American Heart Month; 
     and
       (3) urging the people of the United States to recognize the 
     nationwide problem of heart and blood vessel diseases and to 
     support all essential programs required to solve the problem.

     Sec. 102. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

       (a) Designation.--May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage 
     Month.
       (b) Proclamations.--The President is requested to issue 
     each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United 
     States, and the chief executive officers of each State of the 
     United States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, 
     Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana 
     Islands, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau are 
     requested to issue each year proclamations calling on the 
     people of their respective jurisdictions, to observe Asian/
     Pacific American Heritage Month with appropriate programs, 
     ceremonies, and activities.

     Sec. 103. Cancer Control Month

       (a) General.--The President is requested--
       (1) to issue each year a proclamation designating April as 
     Cancer Control Month; and
       (2) to invite each year the chief executive officers of the 
     States, territories, and possessions of the United States to 
     issue proclamations designating April as Cancer Control 
     Month.
       (b) Contents of Proclamations.--As part of those 
     proclamations, the chief executive officers and President are 
     requested to invite the medical profession, the press, and 
     all agencies and individuals interested in a national program 
     for the control of cancer by education and other cooperative 
     means to unite during Cancer Control Month in a public 
     dedication to the program and in a concerted effort to make 
     the people of the United States aware of the need for the 
     program.

     Sec. 104. Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day

       (a) Designation.--The first Saturday after Labor Day is 
     Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President shall issue a proclamation 
     calling on the people of the United States to observe Carl 
     Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day with appropriate programs, 
     ceremonies, and activities. However, activities may be 
     undertaken in individual States on a day other than the first 
     Saturday after Labor Day if a manager of Federal land decides 
     that an alternative date is more appropriate because of 
     climatological or other factors.

     Sec. 105. Child Health Day

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health 
     Day; and
       (2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in 
     child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing 
     exercises that will make the people of the United States 
     aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to 
     protect and develop the health of the children of the United 
     States.

     Sec. 106. Citizenship Day

       (a) Designation.--September 17 is Citizenship Day.
       (b) Purpose.--Citizenship Day commemorates the formation 
     and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and 
     recognizes all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, 
     have become citizens.
       (c) Proclamation.--The President may issue each year a 
     proclamation calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on Citizenship Day and inviting the people of the 
     United States to observe Citizenship Day, in schools and 
     churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate 
     ceremonies.
       (d) State and Local Observances.--The civil and educational 
     authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged 
     to make plans for the proper observance of Citizenship Day 
     and for the complete instruction of citizens in their 
     responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United 
     States and of the State and locality in which they reside.

     Sec. 107. Columbus Day

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the 2d Monday in October as Columbus Day;
       (2) calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on Columbus Day; and
       (3) inviting the people of the United States to observe 
     Columbus Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable 
     places, with appropriate ceremonies that express the public 
     sentiment befitting the anniversary of the discovery of 
     America.

     Sec. 108. Constitution Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating September 17-September 23 as Constitution 
     Week; and
       (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe 
     Constitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable 
     places, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

     Sec. 109. Father's Day

       (a) Designation.--The 3d Sunday in June is Father's Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue a 
     proclamation--
       (1) calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on Father's Day;
       (2) inviting State and local governments and the people of 
     the United States to observe Father's Day with appropriate 
     ceremonies; and
       (3) urging the people of the United States to offer public 
     and private expressions of Father's Day to the abiding love 
     and gratitude they have for their fathers.

     Sec. 110. Flag Day

       (a) Designation.--June 14 is Flag Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation--
       (1) calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on Flag Day; and
       (2) urging the people of the United States to observe Flag 
     Day as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by 
     the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the 
     official flag of the United States.

     Sec. 111. Gold Star Mother's Day

       (a) Designation.--The last Sunday in September is Gold Star 
     Mother's Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue a 
     proclamation calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings, and the people of the United States to display the 
     flag and hold appropriate meetings at homes, churches, or 
     other suitable places, on Gold Star Mother's Day as a public 
     expression of the love, sorrow, and reverence of the people 
     for Gold Star Mothers.

     Sec. 112. Honor America Days

       (a) Designation.--The 21 days from Flag Day through 
     Independence Day is a period to honor America.
       (b) Congressional Declaration.--Congress declares that 
     there be public gatherings and activities during that period 
     at which the people of the United States can celebrate and 
     honor their country in an appropriate way.

     Sec. 113. Law Day, U.S.A.

       (a) Designation.--May 1 is Law Day, U.S.A.
       (b) Purpose.--Law Day, U.S.A., is a special day of 
     celebration by the people of the United States--
       (1) in appreciation of their liberties and the 
     reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States and of 
     their rededication to the ideals of equality and justice 
     under law in their relations with each other and with other 
     countries; and
       (2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so 
     vital to the democratic way of life.
       (c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue a 
     proclamation--
       (1) calling on all public officials to display the flag of 
     the United States on all government buildings on Law Day, 
     U.S.A.; and
       (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Law 
     Day, U.S.A., with appropriate ceremonies and in other 
     appropriate ways, through public entities and private 
     organizations and in schools and other suitable places.

     Sec. 114. Leif Erikson Day

       The President may issue each year a proclamation 
     designating October 9 as Leif Erikson Day.

     Sec. 115. Loyalty Day

       (a) Designation.--May 1 is Loyalty Day.
       (b) Purpose.--Loyalty Day is a special day for the 
     reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the 
     recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
       (c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue a 
     proclamation--
       (1) calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on Loyalty Day; and
       (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe 
     Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other 
     suitable places.

     Sec. 116. Memorial Day

       (a) Designation.--The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation--
       (1) calling on the people of the United States to observe 
     Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual 
     religious faith, for permanent peace;
       (2) designating a period of time on Memorial Day during 
     which the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;
       (3) calling on the people of the United States to unite in 
     prayer at that time; and

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       (4) calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day 
     and the period of prayer.

     Sec. 117. Mother's Day

       (a) Designation.--The 2d Sunday in May is Mother's Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue a 
     proclamation calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings, and on the people of the United States to display 
     the flag at their homes or other suitable places, on Mother's 
     Day as a public expression of love and reverence for the 
     mothers of the United States.

     Sec. 118. National Aviation Day

       The President may issue each year a proclamation--
       (1) designating August 19 as National Aviation Day;
       (2) calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on National Aviation Day; and
       (3) inviting the people of the United States to observe 
     National Aviation Day with appropriate exercises to further 
     stimulate interest in aviation in the United States.

     Sec. 119. National Day of Prayer

       The President shall issue each year a proclamation 
     designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of 
     Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to 
     God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as 
     individuals.

     Sec. 120. National Defense Transportation Day

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the 3d Friday in May as National Defense 
     Transportation Day; and
       (2) urging the people of the United States, including 
     labor, management, users, and investors, in all communities 
     served by the various forms of transportation to observe 
     National Defense Transportation Day by appropriate ceremonies 
     that will give complete recognition to the importance to each 
     community and its people of the transportation system of the 
     United States and the maintenance of the facilities of the 
     system in the most modern state of adequacy to serve the 
     needs of the United States in times of peace and in national 
     defense.

     Sec. 121. National Disability Employment Awareness Month

       (a) Designation.--October is National Disability Employment 
     Awareness Month.
       (b) Ceremonies.--Appropriate ceremonies shall be held 
     throughout the United States during National Disability 
     Employment Awareness Month to enlist public support for, and 
     interest in, the employment of workers with disabilities who 
     are otherwise qualified. Governors, mayors, heads of other 
     governmental entities, and interested organizations and 
     individuals are invited to participate in the ceremonies.
       (c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a suitable proclamation.

     Sec. 122. National Flag Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the week in which June 14 falls as National 
     Flag Week; and
       (2) calling on citizens to display the flag of the United 
     States during National Flag Week.

     Sec. 123. National Forest Products Week

       (a) Designation.--The week beginning on the 3d Sunday in 
     October is National Forest Products Week.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation calling on the people of the United 
     States to observe National Forest Products Week with 
     appropriate ceremonies and activities.

     Sec. 124. National Freedom Day

       The President may issue each year a proclamation 
     designating February 1 as National Freedom Day to commemorate 
     the signing by Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, of the 
     joint resolution adopted by the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives that proposed the 13th amendment to the 
     Constitution.

     Sec. 125. National Grandparents Day

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the first Sunday in September after Labor 
     Day as National Grandparents Day; and
       (2) calling on the people of the United States and 
     interested groups and organizations to observe National 
     Grandparents Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

     Sec. 126. National Hispanic Heritage Month

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating September 15-October 15 as National 
     Hispanic Heritage Month; and
       (2) calling on the people of the United States, especially 
     the educational community, to observe National Hispanic 
     Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

     Sec. 127. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

       (a) Designation.--July 27 of each year until 2003 is 
     National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation calling on--
       (1) the people of the United States to observe National 
     Korean War Veterans Armistice Day with appropriate ceremonies 
     and activities; and
       (2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the 
     United States Government, and interested organizations, 
     groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States 
     at halfstaff on July 27 of each year until 2003 in honor of 
     the individuals who died as a result of their service in 
     Korea.

     Sec. 128. National Maritime Day

       (a) Designation.--May 22 is National Maritime Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation calling on--
       (1) the people of the United States to observe National 
     Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at 
     their homes or other suitable places; and
       (2) United States Government officials to display the flag 
     on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.

     Sec. 129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

       (a) Designation.--December 7 is National Pearl Harbor 
     Remembrance Day.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation calling on--
       (1) the people of the United States to observe National 
     Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities; and
       (2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the 
     United States Government, and interested organizations, 
     groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States 
     at halfstaff each December 7 in honor of the individuals who 
     died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

     Sec. 130. National Poison Prevention Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation designating the 3d week in March as National 
     Poison Prevention Week to aid in encouraging the people of 
     the United States to learn of the dangers of accidental 
     poisoning and to take preventive measures that are warranted 
     by the seriousness of the danger.

     Sec. 131. National Safe Boating Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation designating the 7-day period ending on the last 
     Friday before Memorial Day as National Safe Boating Week.

     Sec. 132. National School Lunch Week

       (a) Designation.--The week beginning on the 2d Sunday in 
     October is National School Lunch Week.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation calling on the people of the United 
     States to observe National School Lunch Week with appropriate 
     ceremonies and activities.

     Sec. 133. National Transportation Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the week that includes the 3d Friday of May 
     as National Transportation Week; and
       (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe 
     National Transportation Week with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities as a tribute to the men and women who, night and 
     day, move goods and individuals throughout the United States.

     Sec. 134. Pan American Aviation Day

       The President may issue each year a proclamation--
       (1) designating December 17 as Pan American Aviation Day; 
     and
       (2) calling on all officials of the United States 
     Government, the chief executive offices of the States, 
     territories, and possessions of the United States, and all 
     citizens to participate in the observance of Pan American 
     Aviation Day to further, and stimulate interest in, aviation 
     in the American countries as an important stimulus to the 
     further development of more rapid communications and a 
     cultural development between the countries of the Western 
     Hemisphere.

     Sec. 135. Parents' Day

       (a) Designation.--The 4th Sunday in July is Parents' Day.
       (b) Recognition.--All private citizens, organizations, and 
     Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative 
     entities are encouraged to recognize Parents' Day through 
     proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in 
     furtherance of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the 
     role of parents in bringing up their children.

     Sec. 136. Peace Officers Memorial Day

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 
     honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or 
     disabled in the line of duty;
       (2) directing United States Government officials to display 
     the flag of the United States at halfstaff on all Government 
     buildings on Peace Officers Memorial Day, as provided by 
     section 7(m) of title 4; and
       (3) inviting State and local governments and the people of 
     the United States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day with 
     appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display 
     of the flag at halfstaff.

     Sec. 137. Police Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police 
     Week in recognition of the service given by men and women who 
     stand guard to protect the people of the United States 
     through law enforcement; and

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       (2) inviting State and local governments and the people of 
     the United States to observe Police Week with appropriate 
     ceremonies and activities, including the display of the flag 
     at halfstaff.

     Sec. 138. Save Your Vision Week

       The President is requested to issue each year a 
     proclamation--
       (1) designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision 
     Week;
       (2) inviting the governors and mayors of State and local 
     governments to issue proclamations designating the first week 
     in March as Save Your Vision Week;
       (3) inviting the communications media, health care 
     professions, and other agencies and individuals concerned 
     with programs for the improvement of vision to unite during 
     Save Your Vision Week in public activities to convince the 
     people of the United States of the importance of vision to 
     their welfare and the welfare of the United States; and
       (4) urging the media, health care professions, and other 
     agencies and individuals to support programs to improve and 
     protect the vision of the people of the United States.

     Sec. 139. Steelmark Month

       (a) Designation.--May is Steelmark Month.
       (b) Purpose.--Steelmark Month recognizes the tremendous 
     contribution made by the steel industry in the United States 
     to national security and defense.
       (c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue a 
     proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
     observe Steelmark Month with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

     Sec. 140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day

       The President may issue each year a proclamation--
       (1) designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; 
     and
       (2) calling on the people of the United States to observe 
     Stephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, 
     pilgrimages to his shrines, and musical programs featuring 
     his compositions.

     Sec. 141. Thomas Jefferson's birthday

       The President shall issue each year a proclamation--
       (1) calling on officials of the United States Government to 
     display the flag of the United States on all Government 
     buildings on April 13; and
       (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe 
     April 13 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, 
     with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of Thomas 
     Jefferson's birthday.

     Sec. 142. White Cane Safety Day

       The President may issue each year a proclamation--
       (1) designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and
       (2) calling on the people of the United States to observe 
     White Cane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

     Sec. 143. Wright Brothers Day

       (a) Designation.--December 17 is Wright Brothers Day.
       (b) Purpose.--Wright Brothers Day commemorates the first 
     successful flights in a heavier than air, mechanically 
     propelled airplane, that were made by Orville and Wilbur 
     Wright on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
       (c) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation inviting the people of the United States 
     to observe Wright Brothers Day with appropriate ceremonies 
     and activities.

      CHAPTER 3--NATIONAL ANTHEM, MOTTO, FLORAL EMBLEM, AND MARCH

Sec.
301.  National anthem.
302.  National motto.
303.  National floral emblem.
304.  National march.

     Sec. 301. National anthem

       (a) Designation.--The composition consisting of the words 
     and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national 
     anthem.
       (b) Conduct During Playing.--During a rendition of the 
     national anthem--
       (1) when the flag is displayed--
       (A) all present except those in uniform should stand at 
     attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart;
       (B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with 
     their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, 
     the hand being over the heart; and
       (C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute 
     at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position 
     until the last note; and
       (2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face 
     toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the 
     flag were displayed.

     Sec. 302. National motto

       ``In God we trust'' is the national motto.

     Sec. 303. National floral emblem

       The flower commonly known as the rose is the national 
     floral emblem.

     Sec. 304. National march

       The composition by John Philip Sousa entitled ``The Stars 
     and Stripes Forever'' is the national march.

              CHAPTER 5--PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

Sec.
501.  Definitions.
502.  Regulations, licenses, and registration tags.
503.  Use of reservations, grounds, and public spaces.
504.  Installation and removal of electrical facilities.
505.  Extension of wires along parade routes.
506.  Duration of regulations and licenses and publication of 
              regulations.
507.  Application to other property.
508.  Enforcement.
509.  Penalty.
510.  Authorization of appropriations.

     Sec. 501. Definitions

       For purposes of this chapter--
       (1) ``Inaugural Committee'' means the committee appointed 
     by the President-elect to be in charge of the Presidential 
     inaugural ceremony and functions and activities connected 
     with the ceremony.
       (2) ``inaugural period'' means the period that includes the 
     day on which the Presidential inaugural ceremony is held, the 
     5 calendar days immediately preceding that day, and the 4 
     calendar days immediately following that day.

     Sec. 502. Regulations, licenses, and registration tags

       (a) Regulations and Licenses.--For each inaugural period, 
     the Council of the District of Columbia shall--
       (1) prescribe reasonable regulations necessary to preserve 
     public order and protect life, health, and property;
       (2) prescribe special regulations related to the standing, 
     movement, and operation of vehicles; and
       (3) grant special licenses to peddlers and vendors to sell 
     merchandise in places the Council considers proper, subject 
     to conditions and fees for the licenses the Council considers 
     proper.
       (b) Registration Tags.--The Mayor of the District of 
     Columbia may issue, for any motor vehicle made available for 
     the use of the Inaugural Committee, special registration 
     tags, valid for not more than 90 days, designed to celebrate 
     the inauguration of the President and Vice President.

     Sec. 503. Use of reservations, grounds, and public spaces

       (a) Permit for Use.--With the approval of the officer 
     having jurisdiction over any of the Federal reservations or 
     grounds in the District of Columbia, the Secretary of the 
     Interior may grant to the Inaugural Committee a permit to use 
     the reservations or grounds during the inaugural period, 
     including a reasonable time before and after the inaugural 
     period. The Mayor of the District of Columbia may grant a 
     similar permit to use public space under the Mayor's 
     jurisdiction. Each permit granted under this subsection is 
     subject to conditions the grantor of the permit prescribes.
       (b) Reviewing Stands and Commercial Stands and 
     Structures.--A reviewing stand or a stand or structure for 
     the sale of merchandise, food, or drink may be built on 
     public grounds in the District of Columbia only if approved 
     by the Inaugural Committee and by the Secretary or the Mayor, 
     as appropriate.
       (c) Restoration After Inaugural Period.--After the 
     inaugural period, the reservation, ground, or public space 
     occupied by a stand or structure shall be restored promptly 
     to its prior condition.
       (d) Indemnification.--The Inaugural Committee shall 
     indemnify and save harmless the District of Columbia and the 
     appropriate department, agency, or instrumentality of the 
     United States Government against any loss or damage to, and 
     against any liability arising from the use of, the 
     reservation, ground, or public space, by the Inaugural 
     Committee or a licensee of the Inaugural Committee.

     Sec. 504. Installation and removal of electrical facilities

       (a) Installation.--The Mayor of the District of Columbia 
     may allow the Inaugural Committee to install suitable 
     overhead conductors and electrical facilities, with adequate 
     supports. The official in charge of a park or reservation in 
     the District of Columbia in which it is necessary to place 
     wires shall supervise the placing and removal of those wires.
       (b) Removal.--The conductors and supports shall be removed 
     not later than 5 days after the end of the inaugural period.
       (c) Indemnification.--The United States Government and the 
     District of Columbia may not incur any expense or damage from 
     the installation, operation, or removal of a temporary 
     overhead conductor or electrical facility. The Inaugural 
     Committee shall indemnify and hold harmless the District of 
     Columbia and the appropriate department, agency, or 
     instrumentality of the Government against any loss or damage, 
     and against any liability arising, from any act of the 
     Inaugural Committee or any agent, licensee, servant, or 
     employee of the Inaugural Committee in connection with the 
     installation, operation, or removal of a temporary overhead 
     conductor or electrical facility.

     Sec. 505. Extension of wires along parade routes

       The Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Secretary of the 
     Interior, and the Inaugural Committee may allow 
     communications companies to extend overhead wires to places 
     along a parade route that are considered convenient for use 
     in connection with the parade and other inaugural purposes. 
     The wires shall be removed not later than 10 days after the 
     inaugural period ends.

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     Sec. 506. Duration of regulations and licenses and 
       publication of regulations

       Regulations prescribed and licenses authorized under this 
     chapter are effective only during the inaugural period. The 
     regulations shall be published in at least one daily 
     newspaper published in the District of Columbia. A penalty 
     prescribed for violating such a regulation may not be 
     enforced until 5 days after publication.

     Sec. 507. Application to other property

       This chapter does not apply to the United States Capitol 
     Buildings or Grounds or other property under the jurisdiction 
     of Congress or a committee, commission, or officer of 
     Congress. A service or facility authorized by or under this 
     chapter is available for the property on request or approval 
     of the joint committee of the Senate and House of 
     Representatives appointed by the President of the Senate and 
     the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for 
     the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice 
     President-elect.

     Sec. 508. Enforcement

       The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or other official 
     having jurisdiction in the premises, shall enforce this 
     chapter, take necessary precautions to protect the public, 
     and ensure that the pavement of any street, sidewalk, avenue, 
     or alley disturbed or damaged is restored to its prior 
     condition.

     Sec. 509. Penalty

        A person violating a regulation prescribed under this 
     chapter shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned for not 
     more than 30 days. A separate violation occurs under this 
     section for each day the violation continues.

     Sec. 510. 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.

 CHAPTER 7--FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CARL GARNER FEDERAL LANDS CLEANUP 
                                  DAY

Sec.
701.  Findings.
702.  Definition.
703.  Duties of Federal land management agency.
704.  Activities.

     Sec. 701. Findings

       Congress finds that--
       (1) Federal lands, parks, recreation areas, and waterways 
     provide recreational opportunities for millions of Americans 
     each year;
       (2) Federal lands administered by Federal land management 
     agencies contain valuable wildlife, scenery, natural and 
     historic features, and other resources which may be damaged 
     by litter and misuse;
       (3) it is in the best interest of the United States and its 
     citizens to maintain and preserve the beauty, safety, and 
     availability of these Federal lands;
       (4) these Federal land management agencies have been 
     designated as the caretakers of these Federal lands and are 
     responsible for maintaining and preserving those areas and 
     facilities;
       (5) there is great value in volunteer involvement in 
     maintaining and preserving Federal lands for recreational 
     use;
       (6) the Federal land management agencies should be 
     concerned with promoting a sense of pride and ownership among 
     citizens toward these lands;
       (7) the use of citizen volunteers in a national cleanup 
     effort promotes these goals and encourages the thoughtful use 
     of these Federal lands and facilities;
       (8) the positive impact of annual cleanup events held at 
     various recreation sites has already been proven by steadily 
     declining levels of litter at these sites; and
       (9) a national program for cleaning and maintaining Federal 
     lands using volunteers will save millions of tax dollars.

     Sec. 702. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``Federal land management 
     agency'' includes--
       (1) the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;
       (2) the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the 
     Interior;
       (3) the National Park Service of the Department of the 
     Interior;
       (4) the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the 
     Interior;
       (5) the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the 
     Interior; and
       (6) the Army Corps of Engineers.

     Sec. 703. Duties of Federal land management agency

       To observe Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day at the 
     Federal level, each Federal land management agency shall 
     organize, coordinate, and participate with citizen volunteers 
     and State and local authorities in cleaning and providing for 
     the maintenance of Federal public land, recreation areas, and 
     waterways within the jurisdiction of the agency.

     Sec. 704. Activities

       In cooperation with appropriate State and local government 
     authorities, each Federal land management agency shall plan 
     for and carry out activities on Carl Garner Federal Lands 
     Cleanup Day that--
       (1) encourage continuing public and private sector 
     cooperation in preserving the beauty and safety of areas 
     within the jurisdiction of the agency;
       (2) increase citizens' sense of ownership and community 
     pride in those areas;
       (3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along trails and 
     waterways, and within those areas; and
       (4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, 
     waterways, and facilities.

                        CHAPTER 9--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec.
901.  Service flag and service lapel button.
902.  National League of Families POW/MIA flag.

     Sec. 901. Service flag and service lapel button

       (a) Individuals Entitled To Display Service Flag.--A 
     service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense may be 
     displayed in a window of the place of residence of 
     individuals who are members of the immediate family of an 
     individual serving in the armed forces of the United States 
     during any period of war or hostilities in which the armed 
     forces of the United States are engaged.
       (b) Individuals Entitled To Display Service Lapel Button.--
     A service lapel button approved by the Secretary may be worn 
     by members of the immediate family of an individual serving 
     in the armed forces of the United States during any period of 
     war or hostilities in which the armed forces of the United 
     States are engaged.
       (c) License To Manufacture and Sell Service Flags and 
     Service Lapel Buttons.--Any person may apply to the Secretary 
     for a license to manufacture and sell the approved service 
     flag, or the approved service lapel button, or both. Any 
     person that manufactures a service flag or service lapel 
     button without having first obtained a license, or otherwise 
     violates this section is liable to the United States 
     Government for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.
       (d) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe regulations 
     necessary to carry out this section.

     Sec. 902. National League of Families POW/MIA Flag

       (a) Designation.--The National League of Families POW/MIA 
     flag is designated as the symbol of our Nation's concern and 
     commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of 
     Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in 
     Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their 
     families and the Nation.
       (b) Display.--The flag shall be displayed--
       (1) at each national cemetery and at the National Vietnam 
     Veterans Memorial each year on Memorial Day and Veterans Day 
     and on any day designated by law as National POW/MIA 
     Recognition Day; and
       (2) on, or on the grounds of, the buildings containing the 
     primary offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense, and 
     Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Selective Service 
     System on any day designated by law as National POW/MIA 
     Recognition Day.
       (c) Termination of Flag Display Requirement.--Subsection 
     (b) of this section ceases to apply when the President 
     decides that the fullest possible accounting has been made of 
     all members of the armed forces and civilian employees of the 
     United States Government who have been identified as 
     prisoners of war or missing in action in Southeast Asia.

     PART B--UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED WITH 
                       OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES

            CHAPTER 21--AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION

Sec.
2101.  Membership.
2102.  Employment of personnel.
2103.  Administrative.
2104.  Military cemeteries in foreign countries.
2105.  Monuments built by the United States Government.
2106.  War memorials not built by the United States Government.
2107.  National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
2108.  Pacific War Memorial and other historical and memorial sites on 
              Corregidor.
2109.  Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account.
2110.  Claims against the Commission.
2111.  Presidential duties and powers.

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2112.  Care and maintenance of Surrender Tree site.

     Sec. 2101. Membership

       (a) Composition and Terms.--The American Battle Monuments 
     Commission has not more than 11 members appointed by the 
     President. The President also shall appoint one officer of 
     the Regular Army to serve as secretary of the Commission. The 
     members and secretary serve at the pleasure of the President. 
     The President shall fill any vacancies that occur. 
     Notwithstanding any other law, members of the armed forces 
     may be appointed members of the Commission.
       (b) Pay and Expenses.--The members of the Commission serve 
     without compensation. However, the members of the Commission 
     may receive, from an amount appropriated to carry out this 
     chapter or acquired by another authorized way--
       (1) their actual expenses related to the work of the 
     Commission;
       (2) when in a travel status outside the continental United 
     States, a per diem at the rate authorized to be paid for 
     members of the uniformed services under section 405 of title 
     37, instead of subsistence; and
       (3) when in a travel status in the continental United 
     States, a per diem at the rate authorized to be paid under 
     sections 5702 and 5703 of title 5, instead of subsistence.
       (c) Expenses of Officers of Armed Forces Serving on 
     Commission.--An officer of the armed forces serving as a 
     member or as secretary of the Commission may be reimbursed 
     for expenses when traveling on business of the Commission in 
     the same way as civilian members of the Commission.

     Sec. 2102. Employment of personnel

       (a) General.--Within the limits of an appropriation made to 
     employ personnel, the American Battle Monuments Commission 
     may employ personnel necessary to carry out this chapter. To 
     ensure adequate care and maintenance of cemeteries, 
     monuments, and memorials, the Commission, subject to the 
     availability of appropriations, shall employ--
       (1) at least 50 individuals in the competitive service (as 
     defined in section 2102 of title 5), of whom at least 43 
     shall be assigned to duty in foreign countries where the 
     cemeteries, monuments, and memorials are located; and
       (2) at least 348 individuals who are citizens of the 
     countries where the cemeteries, monuments, and memorials are 
     located.
       (b) Detailed Personnel.--On request of the Commission, the 
     heads of departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the 
     United States Government may make available to the Commission 
     their personnel and facilities to assist in carrying out this 
     chapter, and may expend for that purpose amounts appropriated 
     to the department, agency, and instrumentality. The 
     Commission shall reimburse the department, agency, or 
     instrumentality for the pay and allowances of designated 
     personnel.
       (c) Station Allowance for Officers Assigned to the 
     Commission.--For officers of the armed forces assigned to the 
     Commission, the same station allowance shall be authorized 
     for serving at foreign stations as the Secretary of the Army 
     has authorized for officers of the Army.
       (d) Citizenship Requirement.--An individual may be employed 
     as the superintendent, or as an assistant superintendent, of 
     a cemetery operated by the Commission only if the individual 
     is a citizen of the United States.

     Sec. 2103. Administrative

       (a) General Authority.--Subject to appropriations made to 
     carry out this chapter, the American Battle Monuments 
     Commission may--
       (1) acquire land or an interest in land in a foreign 
     country to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or an 
     executive order conferring duties and powers on the 
     Commission, without submission to the Attorney General under 
     section 355 of the Revised Statutes (40 U.S.C. 255);
       (2) maintain, repair, and operate motor-propelled 
     passenger-carrying vehicles and other property that another 
     department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States 
     Government provides to the Commission;
       (3) establish offices in the District of Columbia and 
     elsewhere in or outside the United States;
       (4) rent office and garage space, which may be paid for in 
     advance, in foreign countries; and
       (5) procure printing, binding, engraving, lithographing, 
     photographing, and typewriting, including the publication of 
     information on United States activities, battlefields, 
     memorials, and cemeteries with respect to which the 
     Commission may exercise any duties and powers.
       (b) Disposition of Land.--Under conditions and in the 
     manner the Commission decides is proper, the Commission may 
     dispose of land or an interest in land in a foreign country 
     that the Commission acquires in connection with its work.
       (c) Contracting Out.--Notwithstanding the requirements of 
     existing laws or regulations, the Commission, under 
     conditions the Commission decides are necessary and proper, 
     may contract for work, supplies, materials, and equipment 
     outside or for use outside the United States and engage the 
     services of architects and other technical and professional 
     personnel.
       (d) Delegation.--Under conditions the Commission may 
     prescribe, the Commission may delegate to its Chairman, 
     secretary, or officials in charge of any of its offices any 
     of its authority it considers necessary and proper.
       (e) Authority To Receive State, Local, or Private 
     Amounts.--The Commission may receive State, local, or private 
     amounts to carry out this chapter. The Commission shall 
     deposit the amounts with the Treasurer of the United States. 
     The Treasurer shall keep the amounts in separate accounts and 
     shall disburse the amounts on vouchers approved by the 
     Chairman.
       (f ) Limitation on Use of Contributions.--The Commission 
     may not obligate, withdraw, or expend amounts received as 
     contributions before March 1, 1998.
       (g) Statements to President.--The Commission shall transmit 
     to the President on October 1 of each year a statement of all 
     its financial and other transactions during the prior fiscal 
     year.
       (h) Financial Statements and Audits.--(1) The Commission 
     shall have a system of financial controls to enable the 
     Commission to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) 
     of this subsection and with section 2106(d)(4) of this title.
       (2) The Commission shall--
       (A) by March 1 of each year (beginning with 1998)--
       (i) prepare a financial statement which covers all accounts 
     and associated activities of the Commission for the prior 
     fiscal year and is consistent with the requirements of 
     section 3515 of title 31; and
       (ii) submit the financial statement, together with a 
     narrative summary, to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of 
     the Senate and House of Representatives; and
       (B) obtain an audit by the Comptroller General of each 
     financial statement prepared under subparagraph (A) of this 
     paragraph, which shall be conducted in accordance with 
     applicable generally accepted government auditing standards 
     and shall be in lieu of any audit otherwise required by law.
       (i) Disposition of Records and Archives.--When no longer 
     required by the Commission, the records and archives of the 
     Commission shall be deposited with the National Archives in 
     accordance with section 2107 of title 44.
       (j) Seal.--The Commission shall have a seal that shall be 
     judicially noticed.
       (k) Disbursements Outside Continental United States.--
     Disbursements for expenditures outside the continental United 
     States may be made by a special disbursing agent designated 
     by the Commission under regulations it prescribes.

     Sec. 2104. Military cemeteries in foreign countries

       When, as a result of combat operations, the armed forces 
     establish military cemeteries in zones of operations outside 
     the United States and the territories and possessions of the 
     United States, the American Battle Monuments Commission and 
     the Secretary of the Army, immediately on the cessation of 
     hostilities, shall decide which of the cemeteries will become 
     permanent cemeteries or, if they decide it is desirable, 
     shall select new sites for the cemeteries at any other 
     location. The Commission is solely responsible for the design 
     and construction of the permanent cemeteries, and of all 
     buildings, plantings, headstones, and other permanent 
     improvements incidental to the cemeteries, except that--
       (1) the armed forces are responsible for maintaining the 
     permanent cemeteries until the Commission declares its 
     readiness to assume the authorized administrative duties and 
     powers;
       (2) all construction undertaken by the armed forces in 
     establishing and maintaining the cemetery prior to its 
     transfer to the Commission shall be nonpermanent;
       (3) burials and reburials by the armed forces shall be 
     carried out in accordance with plans prepared by the 
     Commission; and
       (4) the armed forces have the right to re-enter a cemetery 
     transferred to the Commission to exhume or reinter a body if 
     they decide it is necessary.

     Sec. 2105. Monuments built by the United States Government

       (a) Memorials.--The American Battle Monuments Commission 
     shall prepare plans and estimates to build suitable memorials 
     commemorating the service of American armed forces, and shall 
     build and maintain memorials in the United States and, as the 
     Commission decides, at any place outside the United States 
     where the armed forces have served since April 6, 1917.
       (b) Architecture and Art.--The Commission shall build and 
     maintain works of architecture and art in United States 
     cemeteries located outside the United States and the 
     territories and possessions of the United States that are 
     permanent cemeteries. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 
     maintain works of architecture and art built by the 
     Commission in the National Cemetery System, as described in 
     section 2400(b) of title 38.
       (c) Control and Supervision of Materials, Design, and 
     Building.--(1) The Commission shall control the materials and 
     design and prescribe regulations for, and supervise the 
     building of, all memorial monuments and buildings in United 
     States cemeteries located outside the United States and the 
     territories and possessions of the United States.
       (2) The Commission shall control the design and prescribe 
     regulations for the building of all memorial monuments and 
     buildings commemorating the service of American armed forces 
     that are built in a foreign

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     country or political division of the foreign country that 
     authorizes the Commission to carry out those duties and 
     powers.
       (d) Approval by National Commission of Fine Arts.--A design 
     for a memorial must be approved by the National Commission of 
     Fine Arts before the Commission can accept it.

     Sec. 2106. War memorials not built by the United States 
       Government

       (a) Cooperation With Others.--The American Battle Monuments 
     Commission may cooperate with citizens of the United States, 
     States, municipalities, or associations desiring to build war 
     memorials outside the continental limits of the United States 
     in the way the Commission decides. An administrative agency 
     of the United States Government may give assistance to build 
     the memorial only if a plan for the memorial has been 
     approved under this chapter.
       (b) Control, Administration, and Maintenance of War 
     Memorials.--(1) The Commission may assume responsibility for 
     the control, administration, and maintenance of any war 
     memorial built outside the United States by a citizen of the 
     United States, a State, a political subdivision of a State, a 
     governmental authority (except a department, agency, or 
     instrumentality of the United States Government), a foreign 
     agency, or a private association to commemorate the services 
     of any of the armed forces in hostilities occurring since 
     April 6, 1917, if--
       (A) the memorial is not built on the territory of the 
     applicable former enemy; and
       (B) the sponsors of the memorial consent to the Commission 
     assuming those responsibilities and transfer to the 
     Commission all their rights and interests in the memorial.
       (2) If reasonable effort fails to locate the sponsors of a 
     memorial, the Commission may assume responsibility for the 
     memorial under this subsection by agreement with the 
     appropriate foreign authorities. A decision of the Commission 
     to assume responsibility for a war memorial under this 
     subsection is final.
       (3) Sponsors of a war memorial for which the Commission 
     assumes responsibility under this subsection may transfer 
     amounts accumulated to maintain and repair the memorial to 
     the Commission for use in carrying out this chapter. Except 
     as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commission 
     shall deposit transferred amounts as provided in section 
     2103(e) of this title.
       (c) Arrangements for Repair or Long-Term Maintenance of 
     Memorials.--In assuming responsibility for a war memorial 
     under subsection (b)(1) or (2) of this section, the 
     Commission may arrange with the sponsors of the memorial to 
     provide for repair or long-term maintenance of the memorial. 
     An amount transferred to the Commission for the purpose of 
     this subsection shall be deposited by the Commission in the 
     fund established under subsection (d) of this section.
       (d) Fund for Arrangements for Repair or Long-Term 
     Maintenance of Memorials.--(1) There is a fund in the 
     Treasury that is available to the Commission for expenses of 
     repair and long-term maintenance of memorials for which the 
     Commission has made arrangements under subsection (c) of this 
     section. The fund consists of--
       (A) amounts deposited into, and interest and proceeds 
     credited to, the fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection; 
     and
       (B) obligations obtained under paragraph (3) of this 
     subsection.
       (2) The Commission shall deposit into the fund the amounts 
     that are accepted under subsection (c) of this section. The 
     Secretary of the Treasury shall credit to the fund the 
     interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or redemption of, 
     obligations held in the fund.
       (3) The Secretary shall invest any part of the fund that 
     the Commission decides is not required to meet current 
     expenses. Each investment shall be made in an interest-
     bearing obligation of the United States Government, or an 
     obligation that has its principal and interest guaranteed by 
     the Government, that the Commission decides has a maturity 
     suitable for the fund.
       (4) The Commission shall separately account for all amounts 
     deposited in and expended from the fund for each war memorial 
     for which an arrangement for repair or long term maintenance 
     is made under subsection (c) of this section.
       (e) Demolition of War Memorial Built in a Foreign Country 
     and Disposition of Site.--The Commission may take necessary 
     action to demolish any war memorial built outside the United 
     States by a citizen of the United States, a State, a 
     political subdivision of a State, a governmental authority 
     (except a department, agency, or instrumentality of the 
     United States Government), a foreign agency, or a private 
     association and to dispose of the site of the memorial in a 
     way the Commission decides is proper, if--
       (1) the appropriate foreign authorities agree to the 
     demolition; and
       (2)(A) the sponsor of the memorial consents to the 
     demolition; or
       (B) the memorial has fallen into disrepair and a reasonable 
     effort by the Commission has failed--
       (i) to persuade the sponsor to maintain the memorial at a 
     standard acceptable to the Commission; or
       (ii) to locate the sponsor.

     Sec. 2107. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

       With the consent of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the 
     American Battle Monuments Commission may build works of 
     architecture and art in the National Memorial Cemetery of the 
     Pacific.

     Sec. 2108. Pacific War Memorial and other historical and 
       memorial sites on Corregidor

       (a) General.--After an agreement is made between the 
     government of the Republic of the Philippines and the United 
     States Government, the American Battle Monuments Commission 
     shall restore, operate, and maintain the Pacific War Memorial 
     and other historical and memorial sites on Corregidor.
       (b) Personnel.--The Commission may employ necessary 
     personnel to carry out this section.
       (c) Use of Other Departments, Agencies, and 
     Instrumentalities.--Departments, agencies, and 
     instrumentalities of the United States Government may assist 
     the Commission, on a reimbursable basis, in carrying out this 
     section.
       (d) Authority To Solicit Contributions.--To carry out this 
     section, the Commission may solicit and accept private 
     contributions and shall deposit the contributions in the fund 
     established by subsection (f ) of this section.
       (e) Use of Private Amounts.--The Commission shall carry out 
     this section with private amounts except to the extent 
     amounts are appropriated under subsection (g) of this 
     section.
       (f ) Fund.--(1) There is a fund in the Treasury that is 
     available to the Commission only to carry out this section. 
     The fund consists of--
       (A) amounts deposited into, and interest and proceeds 
     credited to, the fund under paragraph (2) of this subsection; 
     and
       (B) obligations obtained under paragraph (3) of this 
     subsection.
       (2) The Chairman of the Commission shall deposit into the 
     fund the amounts that are accepted under subsection (d) of 
     this section. The Secretary of the Treasury shall credit to 
     the fund the interest on, and the proceeds from the sale or 
     redemption of, obligations held in the fund.
       (3) The Secretary shall invest any part of the fund that 
     the Chairman decides is not required to meet current 
     expenses. Each investment shall be made in an interest-
     bearing obligation of the United States Government, or an 
     obligation that has its principal and interest guaranteed by 
     the Government, that the Chairman decides has a maturity 
     suitable for the fund.
       (4) Amounts in the fund exceeding the cost of carrying out 
     this section, as decided by the Chairman, shall be deposited 
     in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts to reimburse the 
     United States Government for amounts appropriated under 
     subsection (g) of this section.
       (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized 
     to be appropriated--
       (1) $6,000,000 for site preparation, design, planning, 
     construction, and associated administrative costs for the 
     restoration of the Memorial and other historical and memorial 
     sites referred to in subsection (a) of this section; and
       (2) amounts necessary to operate and maintain the Memorial 
     and those other historical and memorial sites.

     Sec. 2109. Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account

       (a) Establishment and Purpose.--There is an account in the 
     Treasury known as the ``Foreign Currency Fluctuations, 
     American Battle Monuments Commission, Account''. The Account 
     shall be used to provide amounts, in addition to amounts 
     appropriated for salaries and expenses of the Commission, to 
     pay the cost of salaries and expenses that exceeds the amount 
     appropriated for salaries and expenses because of 
     fluctuations in currency exchange rates of foreign countries 
     occurring after a budget request for the Commission is 
     submitted to Congress. The Account may not be used for any 
     other purpose.
       (b) Increase in Permissible Obligations of Amounts.--A 
     provision of law limiting the amounts the Commission may 
     obligate in a fiscal year shall be increased to the extent 
     necessary to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates from 
     those used in preparing the budget submission.
       (c) Transferred Amounts.--(1) Amounts in the Account may be 
     transferred to amounts appropriated for salaries and expenses 
     of the Commission. Transferred amounts shall be merged with, 
     and are available for the same time period as, the 
     appropriation to which they are applied.
       (2) Amounts transferred from the Account may be transferred 
     back--
       (A) if the amounts are not needed to pay obligations 
     incurred because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates 
     of foreign countries in the appropriation to which the 
     amounts were originally transferred; or
       (B) because of subsequent favorable fluctuations in the 
     rates or because other amounts are, or become, available to 
     pay the obligations.
       (3) Amounts transferred to an appropriation under this 
     subsection may not be transferred back to the Account after 
     the end of the 2d fiscal year after the fiscal year in which 
     the appropriation was available for obligation.
       (d) Recording of Obligations and Fluctuations in Exchange 
     Rates.--An obligation of the Commission payable in the 
     currency of a foreign country may be recorded as an 
     obligation based on exchange rates used in preparing a budget 
     submission. A change reflecting fluctuations in exchange 
     rates may be recorded as a disbursement is made.

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       (e) Unobligated Balances.--The unobligated balance of an 
     appropriation for salaries and expenses may be transferred to 
     the Account not later than the end of the 2d fiscal year 
     following the fiscal year for which the appropriation was 
     made. The unobligated balance shall be merged with, and be 
     available for the same period and purposes as, the Account.
       (f ) Annual Report.--The Commission each year shall submit 
     to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on amounts 
     transferred under this section.
       (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated $3,000,000 to the Account.

     Sec. 2110. Claims against the Commission

       A claim against the American Battle Monuments Commission 
     that is similar to a claim described in section 2734 of title 
     10, that is based on damage to, or loss or destruction of, 
     property, or personal injury or death of an individual, and 
     that is caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission 
     of an officer or civilian employee of the Commission acting 
     within the scope of the officer's or employee's office or 
     employment, may be settled, decided, and paid as provided in 
     section 2734 for the settlement of Army claims. However, the 
     Secretary of the Army may appoint an officer or employee of 
     the Commission to a claims commission or as an officer to 
     approve settlements of claims made by the claims commission. 
     All payments in settlement of a claim shall be made out of 
     appropriations made to carry out this chapter.

     Sec. 2111. Presidential duties and powers

       (a) Arrangements With Foreign Countries.--The President is 
     requested to make the necessary arrangements with the proper 
     authorities of the appropriate foreign countries to enable 
     the American Battle Monuments Commission to carry out this 
     chapter.
       (b) Transfer of Administrative Duties and Powers and 
     Supplies, Material, and Equipment to Commission.--(1) The 
     President by executive order may transfer to the Commission--
       (A) the same administrative duties and powers related to a 
     permanent military cemetery located outside the United States 
     and the territories and possessions of the United States that 
     were transferred to the Commission by Executive Order 6614, 
     February 26, 1934, and Executive Order 10057, May 14, 1949, 
     as amended by Executive Order 10087, December 3, 1949; and
       (B) supplies, material, and equipment located in the 
     permanent military cemetery or in a military depot overseas 
     that--
       (i) the Department of Defense does not need; and
       (ii) the Commission requests to carry out the duties and 
     powers specified in clause (A) of this paragraph.
       (2) After a transfer under this subsection, the Commission 
     shall maintain the cemetery and all improvements in it.

     Sec. 2112. Care and maintenance of Surrender Tree site

       The American Battle Monuments Commission is responsible for 
     the care and maintenance of the Surrender Tree site in 
     Santiago, Cuba.

          CHAPTER 23--UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL

Sec.
2301.  Establishment and purposes.
2302.  Membership.
2303.  Executive Director.
2304.  Gifts, bequests, and devises of property.
2305.  Memorial museum.
2306.  Audits.
2307.  Administrative.
2308.  Annual report.
2309.  Authorization of appropriations.

     Sec. 2301. Establishment and purposes

       The United States Holocaust Memorial Council is an 
     independent establishment of the United States Government. 
     The Council shall--
       (1) provide for appropriate ways for the Nation to 
     commemorate the Days of Remembrance as an annual, national, 
     civic commemoration of the Holocaust;
       (2) encourage and sponsor appropriate observances of the 
     Days of Remembrance throughout the United States;
       (3) plan, construct, and operate a permanent living 
     memorial museum to the victims of the holocaust in 
     cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior and other 
     departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United 
     States Government as provided in section 2305 of this title; 
     and
       (4) develop a plan for carrying out the recommendations of 
     the President's Commission on the Holocaust in its report to 
     the President of September 27, 1979, to the extent the 
     recommendations are not otherwise provided for in this 
     chapter.

     Sec. 2302. Membership

       (a) Composition.--(1) The United States Holocaust Memorial 
     Council consists of 65 voting members and the following ex 
     officio nonvoting members:
       (A) one appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
       (B) one appointed by the Secretary of State.
       (C) one appointed by the Secretary of Education.
       (2) Of the 65 voting members--
       (A) the President of the United States appoints 55;
       (B) the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoints 5 
     from among members of the House of Representatives; and
       (C) the President pro tempore of the Senate appoints 5, on 
     the recommendation of the majority and minority leaders, from 
     among members of the Senate.
       (b) Terms of Office.--(1) Except as provided in this 
     subsection, Council members serve for terms of 5 years.
       (2) The terms of the 5 members of the House of 
     Representatives and the 5 members of the Senate appointed 
     during a term of Congress expire at the end of that term of 
     Congress.
       (c) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.--The President of the 
     United States shall appoint the Chairperson and Vice 
     Chairperson of the Council from among the members of the 
     Council. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson serve for terms 
     of 5 years.
       (d) Vacancies.--(1) A vacancy on the Council shall be 
     filled in the same manner as the original appointment was 
     made.
       (2) A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before 
     the expiration of the term for which the predecessor was 
     appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of the 
     term. A member, except a Member of Congress appointed by the 
     Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President pro 
     tempore of the Senate, may serve after the expiration of a 
     term until a successor takes office.
       (3) The President of the United States fills a vacancy in 
     the offices of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
       (e) Reappointment.--A member whose term expires may be 
     reappointed. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson may be 
     reappointed to those offices.
       (f ) Pay and Expenses.--(1) Except as provided in paragraph 
     (2) of this subsection, members of the Council may be paid 
     the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay 
     payable under section 5376 of title 5 for each day (including 
     traveltime) during which they perform duties of the Council. 
     A member is entitled to travel expenses, including a per diem 
     allowance, as provided under section 5703 of title 5.
       (2) Members who are full-time officers or employees of the 
     United States Government or Members of Congress may not 
     receive additional pay because of their service on the 
     Council.
       (g) Associated Committees.--Subject to appointment by the 
     Chairperson, an individual who is not a member of the Council 
     may be designated as a member of a committee associated with 
     the Council. The individual serves without cost to the 
     Government.

     Sec. 2303. Executive Director

       (a) Appointment and Pay.--The Chairperson of the United 
     States Holocaust Memorial Council shall appoint an Executive 
     Director, subject to confirmation by the Council. The 
     Executive Director may be paid with nonappropriated funds. 
     However, if the Executive Director is paid with appropriated 
     funds, the rate of pay shall be a rate that is not more than 
     the maximum rate of basic pay payable under section 5376 of 
     title 5. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the 
     Council.
       (b) Duties and Powers.--The Executive Director may--
       (1) appoint employees in the competitive service subject to 
     chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5;
       (2) appoint and fix the compensation (at a rate that is not 
     more than the maximum rate of basic pay payable under section 
     5376 of title 5) of not more than 3 employees, 
     notwithstanding any other law; and
       (3) implement decisions of the Council, in the manner the 
     Council directs, and carry out other functions the Council, 
     the Executive Committee of the Council, or the Chairperson 
     assigns.

     Sec. 2304. Gifts, bequests, and devises of property

       (a) General.--The United States Holocaust Memorial Council 
     may solicit, accept, own, administer, invest, and use gifts, 
     bequests, and devises of property to aid or facilitate the 
     construction, maintenance, and operation of the memorial 
     museum. The property and the proceeds of the property shall 
     be used as nearly as possible in accordance with the terms of 
     the gift, bequest, or devise donating the property. Funds 
     donated to and accepted by the Council under this section are 
     not considered appropriated funds and are not subject to any 
     requirements or restrictions applicable to appropriated 
     funds.
       (b) Tax Treatment.--For the purposes of Federal income, 
     estate, and gift taxes, property accepted under this section 
     is deemed to be a gift, bequest, or devise to the United 
     States Government.

     Sec. 2305. Memorial museum

       (a) Transfer or Purchase of Real Property in the District 
     of Columbia.--For the purpose of establishing the memorial 
     museum, and with the approval of the Secretary of the 
     Interior in consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts and 
     the National Capital Planning Commission--
       (1) a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United 
     States Government may transfer to the administrative 
     jurisdiction of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, 
     any real property in the District of Columbia that is under 
     the administrative jurisdiction of the department, agency, or 
     instrumentality and that the Council considers suitable for 
     the memorial museum; and
       (2) the Council may purchase, with the consent of the 
     owner, any real property within the District of Columbia that 
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     Council considers suitable for the memorial museum.
       (b) Architectural Design Approval.--The architectural 
     design for the memorial museum is subject to the approval of 
     the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the 
     Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning 
     Commission.
       (c) Insurance.--The Council shall maintain insurance on the 
     memorial museum to cover the risks, in the amount, and 
     containing the terms the Council considers necessary.

     Sec. 2306. Audits

       When requested by Congress, the Comptroller General shall 
     audit financial transactions of the United States Holocaust 
     Memorial Council, including those involving donated funds, 
     under generally accepted auditing standards. The Council 
     shall make available for an audit under this section all 
     records, items, or property used by the Council that are 
     necessary for the audit. The Council shall provide facilities 
     for verifying transactions with the balances.

     Sec. 2307. Administrative

       (a) Bylaws.--(1) The United States Holocaust Memorial 
     Council shall adopt bylaws to carry out its functions under 
     this chapter.
       (2) The Chairperson of the Council may waive a bylaw when 
     the Chairperson decides the waiver is in the best interest of 
     the Council. Immediately after waiving a bylaw, the 
     Chairperson shall send written notice to every voting member 
     of the Council. The waiver becomes final 30 days after the 
     notice is sent unless a majority of Council members disagrees 
     in writing before the end of the 30-day period.
       (b) Quorum.--One-third of the members of the Council is a 
     quorum. A vacancy in the Council does not affect its power to 
     function.
       (c) Experts and Consultants.--The Council may procure the 
     temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants 
     under section 3109 of title 5, at rates that are not more 
     than the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic 
     pay payable under section 5376 of title 5.
       (d) Contract Authority.--In accordance with applicable law, 
     the Council may make contracts or other arrangements with 
     public agencies or authorities and with private organizations 
     and persons and may make payments necessary to carry out its 
     functions under this chapter.
       (e) Assistance From Other United States Government 
     Departments, Agencies, and Instrumentalities.--The Secretary 
     of the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and 
     all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities in the 
     executive branch of the United States Government may assist 
     the Council in carrying out its functions under this chapter.
       (f ) Administrative Services and Support.--The Secretary of 
     the Interior may provide administrative services and support 
     to the Council on a reimbursable basis.

     Sec. 2308. Annual report

       Each year, the Executive Director of the United States 
     Holocaust Memorial Council shall submit to Congress a report 
     on the Executive Director's stewardship of the authority to 
     construct, maintain, and operate the memorial museum, 
     including an accounting of all financial transactions 
     involving donated funds.

     Sec. 2309. Authorization of appropriations

       (a) General.--Amounts necessary to carry out this chapter 
     are authorized to be appropriated for each of the fiscal 
     years ending September 30, 1997-2000. Notwithstanding any 
     other law, necessary amounts are authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Council to obtain, from a private 
     insurance carrier, insurance against loss in connection with 
     the memorial museum and related property and exhibits.
       (b) Use of Amounts for Construction Barred.--Amounts 
     authorized under this chapter may not be used for 
     construction.
       (c) Prior Authority Required.--Authority to make contracts 
     and to make payments under this chapter, using amounts 
     authorized to be appropriated under this section, are 
     effective only to the extent, and in amounts, provided in 
     advance in an appropriations law.

    CHAPTER 25--PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH 
                              DISABILITIES

Sec.
2501.  Acceptance of voluntary services and money or property.
2502.  Authorization of appropriations.

     Sec. 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 accept, use, and dispose of any money or property 
     the Committee receives.

     Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations

       (a) General.--Amounts necessary for the work of the 
     President's Committee on Employment of People With 
     Disabilities are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal 
     year ending September 30, 1997, to be expended in the manner 
     and by agencies the President may direct.
       (b) Uses.--Amounts appropriated under this section are to 
     be used to carry out the purposes of National Disability 
     Employment Awareness Month and to enable the President to 
     provide the Committee with adequate personnel to assist in 
     its activities, and otherwise to provide the Committee with 
     the means of carrying out a program to promote the employment 
     of individuals with disabilities, by--
       (1) creating interest throughout the United States in the 
     rehabilitation and employment of such individuals; and
       (2) obtaining and maintaining cooperation from all public 
     and private groups in the field.

           SUBTITLE II--PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

                            PART A--GENERAL

Chapter                                                        Sec.

    101. GENERAL..............................................    10101

                         PART B--ORGANIZATIONS

    201. AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME............................    20101
    203. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS.................    20301
    205. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY............................    20501
    207. AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES................    20701
    209. AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR.........................    20901
    211. AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INCORPORATED.............    21101
    213. AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION......................    21301
    215. AMERICAN HOSPITAL OF PARIS...........................    21501
    217. THE AMERICAN LEGION..................................    21701
    219. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY............    21901
    221. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW............    22101
    223. AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE...................    22301
    225. AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS.................................    22501
    227. AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II, KOREA, AND 
           VIETNAM)...........................................    22701
    229. ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA..    22901
    231. AVIATION HALL OF FAME................................    23101
    301. BIG BROTHERS--BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA.................    30101
    303. BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION.........................    30301
    305. BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC....................    30501
    307. BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION......................    30701
    309. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA................................    30901
    311. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA........................    31101
    401. CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
           AMERICA, INCORPORATED..............................    40101
    403. CIVIL AIR PATROL.....................................    40301
    405. CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED 
           STATES OF AMERICA..................................    40501
    407. CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE AND 
           FIREARMS SAFETY....................................    40701
    501. DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-
           1865...............................................    50101
    503. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS...........................    50301
    601. 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED.....    60101
    701. FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION............................    70101
    703. FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS...........................    70301
    705. THE FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION........    70501
    707. FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL 
           ASSOCIATION........................................    70701
    709. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA............................    70901
    801. GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS..................    80101
    803. GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA..........    80301
    805. GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA...........................    80501
    901. [RESERVED]...........................................    90101
1001.  ITALIAN AMERICAN WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES........100101
1101.  JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
  INCORPORATED...................................................110101
1103.  JEWISH WAR VETERANS, U.S.A., NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INCORPORAT110301
1201.  [RESERVED]................................................120101
1301.  LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC..................130101
1303.  LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORA130301
1305.  LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED......................130501
1401.  MARINE CORPS LEAGUE.......................................140101
1403.  THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
  AMERICA........................................................140301
1405.  MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
  AMERICA, INCORPORATED..........................................140501
1407.  MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS..........................140701
1501.  NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION.................150101
1503.  NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES..............................150301
1505.  NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SOCIETIES, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF 
  COLUMBIA.......................................................150501
1507.  NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CITIZENSHIP........................150701
1509.  NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS.150901
1511.  NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES.......151101
1513.  NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION...................151301
1515.  NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS........................151501
1517.  NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION.....................151701
1519.  NATIONAL FUND FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION.......................151901
1521.  NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM...................152101
1523.  NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL....................................152301
1525.  NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL...................................152501
1527.  NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM, INCORPORATED..................152701
1529.  NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS.....152901

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1531.  THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVO153101
1533.  NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION...153301
1535.  NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN........................153501
1537.  NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS, AUXILIARY TO THE GRAND ARMY OF 
  THE REPUBLIC...................................................153701
1539.  THE NATIONAL YOEMEN F.....................................153901
1541.  NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS.....................................154101
1543.  NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.................154301
1545.  NAVY WIVES CLUBS OF AMERICA...............................154501
1547.  NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
  AMERICA, INCORPORATED..........................................154701
1601.  [RESERVED]................................................160101
1701.  PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA.............................170101
1703.  PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION........................170301
1705.  POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, U.S.A.................170501
1801.  [RESERVED]................................................180101
1901.  RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES.........190101
1903.  RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED................190301
2001.  SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURIST200101
2003.  SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR...................200301
2101.  THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION............................210101
2103.  369TH VETERANS' ASSOCIATION...............................210301
2201.  UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED................220101
2203.  UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY..................220301
2205.  UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE...........................220501
2207.  UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II..........220701
2301.  VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES.............230101
2303.  VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
  INCORPORATED...................................................230301
2305.  VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC..........................230501
2401.  WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS VETERANS' ASSOCIATION..................240101
2501.  [RESERVED]................................................250101
2601.  [RESERVED]................................................260101
2701.  [RESERVED]................................................270101

                            PART A--GENERAL

                          CHAPTER 101--GENERAL

Sec.
10101.  Audits.
10102.  Reservation of right to amend or repeal.

     Sec. 10101. Audits

       (a) General.--Except as otherwise provided, the financial 
     statements of each corporation in part B of this subtitle 
     shall be audited annually in accordance with generally 
     accepted auditing standards by an independent certified 
     public accountant or independent licensed public accountant, 
     certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a State or 
     other political subdivision of the United States. The audit 
     shall be conducted where the financial statements of the 
     corporation normally are kept. The person conducting the 
     audit shall be given access to--
       (1) all records and property owned or used by the 
     corporation necessary to facilitate the audit; and
       (2) full facilities for verifying transactions with the 
     balances or securities held by depositories, fiscal agents, 
     and custodians.
       (b) Report.--(1) The corporation shall submit a report of 
     the audit to Congress not later than 6 months after the close 
     of the fiscal year for which the audit is made. The report 
     shall describe the scope of the audit and include--
       (A) statements necessary to present fairly the 
     corporation's assets, liabilities, and surplus or deficit, 
     and an analysis of the changes in those amounts during the 
     year;
       (B) a statement in reasonable detail of the corporation's 
     income and expenses during the year including the results of 
     any trading, manufacturing, publishing, or other commercial-
     type endeavor; and
       (C) the independent auditor's opinion of those statements.
       (2) The report may not be printed as a public document, 
     except as part of proceedings authorized to be printed under 
     section 1332 of title 44.

     Sec. 10102. Reservation of right to amend or repeal

       (a) General.--Congress reserves the right to amend or 
     repeal the provisions of part B of this subtitle.
       (b) Nonapplication.--Subsection (a) of this section does 
     not apply to chapters 213, 407, 801, 1403, 1503 (except 
     section 150302(b)), 1513, 1517, 1531, and 1539 of this title.

                         PART B--ORGANIZATIONS

                 CHAPTER 201--AGRICULTURAL HALL OF FAME

Sec.
20101.  Organization.
20102.  Purposes.
20103.  Membership.
20104.  Governing body.
20105.  Powers.
20106.  Restrictions.
20107.  Principal office.
20108.  Records and inspection.
20109.  Service of process.
20110.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
20111.  Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 20101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Agricultural Hall of Fame (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 20102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to receive and maintain one or more funds and to use 
     any part of the principal or interest only for charitable, 
     scientific, literary, or educational purposes either directly 
     or by contributing to organizations authorized to carry on 
     similar activities;
       (2) to honor farmers, farm women, farm leaders, teachers, 
     scientists, inventors, governmental leaders, and other 
     individuals who have helped make this Nation great by their 
     outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, 
     advancement, or improvement of agriculture in the United 
     States;
       (3) to perpetuate the memory of those individuals and 
     record their contributions and achievements by the erection 
     and maintenance of buildings and monuments as may be 
     appropriate as a lasting memorial;
       (4) to promote a greater sense of appreciation of the 
     dignity and importance of agriculture, historically carried 
     out through owner-operated farms, and the part it has played 
     in developing those social, economic, and spiritual values 
     which are essential in maintaining the free and democratic 
     institutions of our Republic;
       (5) to establish and maintain a library and museum for the 
     collection and preservation for posterity of agricultural 
     tools, implements, machines, vehicles, pictures, paintings, 
     books, papers, documents, data, relics, mementos, artifacts, 
     and other items relating to agriculture;
       (6) to cooperate with other organizations interested in 
     similar projects; and
       (7) to engage in other activities appropriate to carry out 
     its purposes.

     Sec. 20103. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Voting.--Each member given voting rights by the bylaws 
     has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting 
     of the voting members. The vote may be cast in the manner 
     provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 20104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Governors.--(1) The board of governors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the 
     general policies and program of the corporation and for the 
     control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of governors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the bylaws. However, the board 
     shall have at least 15 members.
       (3) The board may appoint committees. Each committee has 
     the powers provided in the bylaws or by resolution of the 
     board. The powers of a committee may include all the powers 
     of the board.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more one vice presidents as provided in the 
     bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, one or more assistant 
     secretaries and assistant treasurers, and other officers as 
     provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 20105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 20106. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or a governor, 
     officer, employee, or member as such may not contribute to, 
     support, or assist a political party or candidate for public 
     office.
       (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 governor, officer, or member as such

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     during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or 
     final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the 
     payment of compensation to an officer or employee in an 
     amount approved by the board of governors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a governor, officer, employee, or member. Governors who 
     vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a governor, 
     officer, employee, or member, and officers who participate in 
     making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable 
     to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance 
     until it is repaid.
       (e) Contributions to Certain Organizations.--None of the 
     principal or interest of a fund referred to in section 
     20102(1) of this title may be contributed to an organization 
     if--
       (1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on 
     propaganda or attempting to influence legislation; or
       (2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private 
     shareholder or individual.

     Sec. 20107. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in Kansas 
     City, Kansas, or another place decided by the board of 
     governors. 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.

     Sec. 20108. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     governors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of governors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 20109. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent is notice to 
     or service on the corporation.

     Sec. 20110. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 20111. Use of assets on dissolution or final liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets of the corporation remaining after the discharge of 
     all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by the board 
     of governors, but in compliance with the charter and bylaws.

           CHAPTER 203--AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS

Sec.
20301.  Organization.
20302.  Purpose.
20303.  Membership.
20304.  Powers.
20305.  Annual meeting.
20306.  Annual report.
20307.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

     Sec. 20301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--American Academy of Arts and Letters 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation.--The corporation is declared to 
     be incorporated in the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 20302. Purpose

       The purpose of the corporation is to further the interests 
     of literature and the fine arts.

     Sec. 20303. Membership

       The corporation may have not more than 50 regular members.

     Sec. 20304. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt bylaws and regulations;
       (2) fill vacancies;
       (3) provide for the election of foreign, domestic, or 
     honorary associate members, and the division of those members 
     into classes;
       (4) receive bequests and donations of property, hold the 
     property in trust, and invest the property to carry out the 
     purpose of the corporation; and
       (5) do any other act necessary or usual for such a 
     corporation.

     Sec. 20305. Annual meeting

       The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place in 
     the United States as may be designated.

     Sec. 20306. Annual report

       The corporation shall make an annual report to Congress, to 
     be filed with the Librarian of Congress.

     Sec. 20307. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

                 CHAPTER 205--AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Sec.
20501.  Organization.
20502.  Purposes.
20503.  Powers.
20504.  Cooperation with the military.
20505.  Annual meeting.
20506.  Annual report.

     Sec. 20501. Organization

       American Chemical Society (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.

     Sec. 20502. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to encourage in the broadest and most liberal manner 
     the advancement of chemistry in all its branches;
       (2) to promote research in chemical science and industry;
       (3) to improve the qualifications and usefulness of 
     chemists through high standards of professional ethics, 
     education, and attainments;
       (4) to increase and diffuse chemical knowledge; and
       (5) by its meetings, professional contacts, reports, 
     papers, discussions, and publications, to promote scientific 
     interests and inquiry to foster public welfare and education, 
     aid the development of our country's industries, and add to 
     the material prosperity and happiness of our people.

     Sec. 20503. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
       (2) fill vacancies;
       (3) provide for the election of members and the division of 
     those members into classes;
       (4) receive property, hold the property absolutely or in 
     trust, invest and manage the property, and use the property 
     and income arising from it to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation; and
       (5) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 20504. Cooperation with the military

       (a) Investigations, Examinations, Experiments, and 
     Reports.--When requested by the Secretary of the Army, Air 
     Force, or Navy, the corporation shall investigate, examine, 
     experiment, and report on any subject in pure or applied 
     chemistry connected with the national defense.
       (b) Payments.--The actual expense of those investigations, 
     examinations, experiments, and reports shall be paid from 
     amounts appropriated for those purposes, but the corporation 
     may not receive compensation for any services performed for 
     the United States Government.
       (c) Title and License.--Title to inventions and discoveries 
     made in the course of those investigations, examinations, and 
     experiments that the appropriate Secretary believes involve 
     the national defense vest in the Government. The Government 
     shall have unlimited license under other inventions and 
     discoveries made in the course of those investigations, 
     examinations, and experiments.

     Sec. 20505. Annual meeting

       The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place in 
     the United States as may from time to time be designated.

     Sec. 20506. 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, including a 
     complete statement of its receipts and expenditures. The 
     report may not be printed as a public document.

           CHAPTER 207--AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

Sec.
20701.  Definition.
20702.  Organization.
20703.  Purposes.
20704.  Membership.
20705.  Governing body.
20706.  Powers.
20707.  Restrictions.
20708.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
20709.  Records and inspection.
20710.  Service of process.
20711.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
20712.  Annual report.

     Sec. 20701. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 20702. Organization

       American Council of Learned Societies (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the 
     District of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.

     Sec. 20703. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) the advancement of the humanistic studies in all fields 
     of learning; and
       (2) the maintenance and strengthening of relations among 
     the national societies devoted to those studies.

     Sec. 20704. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 20705. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

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     Sec. 20706. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 20707. 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.

     Sec. 20708. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). If the corporation does 
     not maintain that status, the charter granted by this chapter 
     expires.

     Sec. 20709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 20710. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 20711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 20712. 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.

               CHAPTER 209--AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR

Sec.
20901.  Definition.
20902.  Organization.
20903.  Purposes.
20904.  Membership.
20905.  Governing body.
20906.  Powers.
20907.  Exclusive right to name and emblem.
20908.  Restrictions.
20909.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
20910.  Records and inspection.
20911.  Service of process.
20912.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
20913.  Annual report.

     Sec. 20901. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 20902. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--American Ex-Prisoners of War (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in the State of Washington, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 20903. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) encouraging fraternity for the common good;
       (2) fostering patriotism and loyalty;
       (3) assisting widows and orphans of deceased ex-prisoners 
     of war;
       (4) assisting ex-prisoners of war who have been injured or 
     disabled as a result of their service;
       (5) maintaining allegiance to the United States;
       (6) preserving and defending the United States from all 
     enemies; and
       (7) maintaining historical records.

     Sec. 20904. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 20905. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 20906. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 20907. Exclusive right to name and emblem

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow 
     others to use the name ``American Ex-Prisoners of War'' and 
     the official American Ex-Prisoners of War emblem or any 
     colorable simulation of that emblem. This section does not 
     affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 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 or 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.

     Sec. 20909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the 
     State of Washington.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 20910. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The Corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 20911. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 20912. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

         CHAPTER 211--AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INCORPORATED

Sec.
21101.  Definition.
21102.  Organization.
21103.  Purposes.
21104.  Membership.
21105.  Governing body.
21106.  Powers.
21107.  Restrictions.
21108.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
21109.  Records and inspection.
21110.  Service of process.
21111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
21112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 21101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 21102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--American Gold Star Mothers, 
     Incorporated (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), 
     incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 21103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include a continuing 
     commitment, on a national basis, to--

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       (1) keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world 
     services;
       (2) maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service, 
     and assist and further all patriotic work;
       (3) inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the 
     community, State, and Nation;
       (4) assist veterans of World War I, World War II, the 
     Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and other strategic areas and their 
     dependents in the presentation of claims to the Department of 
     Veterans Affairs, and aid in any way in their power the men 
     and women who served and died or were wounded or 
     incapacitated during hostilities;
       (5) perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were 
     sacrificed in our wars;
       (6) maintain true allegiance to the United States;
       (7) inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country in 
     the communities in which we live;
       (8) inspire respect for the Stars and Stripes in the youth 
     of America;
       (9) extend needful assistance to all Gold Star Mothers and, 
     when possible, to their descendants; and
       (10) promote peace and good will for the United States and 
     all other Nations.

     Sec. 21104. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 21105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, 
     color, religion, or national origin.

     Sec. 21106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 21107. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) 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.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) 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.

     Sec. 21108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of each 
     State in which it is incorporated.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 21109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 21110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 21111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

              CHAPTER 213--AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Sec.
21301.  Organization.
21302.  Purposes.
21303.  Powers.
21304.  Annual meeting.
21305.  Principal office.
21306.  Historical collections.
21307.  Annual report.

     Sec. 21301. Organization

       American Historical Association (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a body corporate and politic in the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 21302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to promote historical studies;
       (2) to collect and preserve historical manuscripts; and
       (3) other kindred purposes in the interest of American 
     history and of history in America.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 21304. Annual meeting

       The corporation may hold its annual meeting in a place the 
     members of the corporation select.

     Sec. 21305. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 21306. Historical collections

       The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may allow the 
     corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, 
     pamphlets, and other historical material in the Smithsonian 
     Institution or the National Museum on conditions and under 
     regulations the Regents prescribe.

     Sec. 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.

                CHAPTER 215--AMERICAN HOSPITAL OF PARIS

Sec.
21501.  Organization.
21502.  Purpose.
21503.  Governing body.
21504.  Acquisition and management of property.
21505.  Charges for medical services.
21506.  Principal office.
21507.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

     Sec. 21501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--American Hospital of Paris (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation.--The corporation is declared to 
     be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 21502. Purpose

       The purpose of the corporation is to maintain a hospital in 
     the vicinity of Paris, France, to provide medical and 
     surgical care to citizens of the United States.

     Sec. 21503. Governing body

       (a) General.--(1) The board of governors is the governing 
     body of the corporation.
       (2) The board shall have at least 12 governors, divided 
     into 3 classes of equal numbers. One class of governors shall 
     be elected each year for a term of 3 years or until their 
     successors are elected. The corporation shall elect the 
     governors at its annual meeting.
       (b) Quorum.--Five governors are a quorum for the 
     transaction of business, except that a majority vote of the 
     board is required for--
       (1) the sale or alienation of any real or personal estate 
     of the corporation; or
       (2) the leasing of real estate of the corporation for a 
     term of more than one year.
       (c) Powers.--The board may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws, as may be necessary and proper, 
     related to--
       (A) elections and meetings;
       (B) qualifications and duties of governors and officers;
       (C) admission and qualifications of members; and
       (D) management and disposition of the property, business, 
     and concerns of the corporation;
       (2) conduct all business of the corporation;
       (3) fill, until the next annual election, a vacancy on the 
     board; and
       (4) appoint attending and resident physicians and surgeons, 
     agents, assistants, and attendants as may be necessary, set 
     their compensation, and discharge them.

     Sec. 21504. Acquisition and management of property

       The corporation may acquire, own, lease, encumber, and 
     transfer property, in the United States and France, to carry 
     out the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 21505. Charges for medical services

       The corporation may charge a reasonable compensation for 
     providing medical and surgical services or may provide those 
     services without charge. Amounts received under this section 
     shall be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 21506. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia. However, offices may be maintained and 
     meetings of the board of governors and committees may be held 
     elsewhere.

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     Sec. 21507. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

                    CHAPTER 217--THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sec.
21701.  Organization.
21702.  Purposes.
21703.  Membership.
21704.  Powers.
21705.  Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges.
21706.  Political activities.
21707.  Service of process.
21708.  Annual report.

     Sec. 21701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The American Legion (in this chapter, 
     the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 21702. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United 
     States;
       (2) to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the 
     United States and all the nations of the Earth;
       (3) to preserve the memories and incidents of the 2 World 
     Wars and the other great hostilities fought to uphold 
     democracy;
       (4) to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and
       (5) to consecrate the efforts of its members to mutual 
     helpfulness and service to their country.

     Sec. 21703. Membership

       An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation 
     only if the individual--
       (1) has served in the armed forces of--
       (A) the United States at any time during any period from--
       (i) April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918;
       (ii) December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946;
       (iii) June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955;
       (iv) December 22, 1961, through May 7, 1975;
       (v) August 24, 1982, through July 31, 1984;
       (vi) December 20, 1989, through January 31, 1990; or
       (vii) August 2, 1990, through the date of cessation of 
     hostilities, as decided by the United States Government; or
       (B) a government associated with the United States during a 
     period referred to in subclause (A) of this clause and was a 
     citizen of the United States when the individual entered that 
     service; and
       (2) was honorably discharged or separated from that service 
     or continues to serve honorably after that period.

     Sec. 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) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) publish a magazine and other publications;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 21705. Exclusive right to name, emblems, and badges

       The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have 
     the exclusive right to use the name ``The American Legion'' 
     or ``American Legion''. The corporation has the exclusive 
     right to use, manufacture, and control the right to 
     manufacture, emblems and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 21706. Political activities

       The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote 
     the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.

     Sec. 21707. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of each 
     State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom 
     legal process or demands against the corporation may be 
     served.

     Sec. 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.

         CHAPTER 219--THE AMERICAN NATIONAL THEATER AND ACADEMY

Sec.
21901.  Organization.
21902.  Purposes.
21903.  Powers.
21904.  Exclusive right to name.
21905.  Restrictions.
21906.  Headquarters and meetings.
21907.  Service of process.
21908.  Annual report.

     Sec. 21901. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The American National Theater and 
     Academy (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 21902. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation include--
       (1) the presentation of theatrical productions of the 
     highest type;
       (2) the stimulation of public interest in the drama as an 
     art belonging both to the theater and to literature and to be 
     enjoyed both on the stage and in the study;
       (3) the advancement of interest in the drama throughout the 
     United States by furthering the production of the best plays, 
     interpreted by the best actors at a minimum cost;
       (4) the further development of the study of drama of the 
     present and past in our universities, colleges, schools, and 
     elsewhere; and
       (5) the sponsoring, encouraging, and developing of the art 
     and technique of the theater through a school within the 
     National Academy.

     Sec. 21903. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) establish and maintain offices and buildings to conduct 
     its activities;
       (4) establish State and territorial organizations and local 
     branches;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, 
     subject to its constitution and instructions of donors;
       (6) sue and be sued; and
       (7) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 21904. Exclusive right to name

       The corporation and its State and local branches and 
     subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name ``The 
     American National Theater and Academy''.

     Sec. 21905. Restrictions

       (a) Profit and Stock.--The corporation shall be nonprofit 
     and may not issue stock.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation shall be 
     nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not promote the 
     candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
       (c) Honorary Members.--The corporation may not have 
     honorary members.

     Sec. 21906. Headquarters and meetings

       The corporation may have its headquarters and hold its 
     meetings at places the corporation decides are best.

     Sec. 21907. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of the 
     District of Columbia or of each State, territory, or 
     possession of the United States in which its headquarters, 
     branches, or subdivisions are located, the name and address 
     of an agent in that jurisdiction on whom legal process or 
     demands against the corporation may be served.

     Sec. 21908. 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, including a 
     complete report of its receipts and expenditures. The report 
     may not be printed as a public document.

         CHAPTER 221--THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

Sec.
22101.  Organization.
22102.  Purposes.
22103.  Governing body.
22104.  Powers.
22105.  Restrictions.
22106.  Principal office.
22107.  Records and inspection.
22108.  Service of process.
22109.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.

     Sec. 22101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The American Society of International 
     Law (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 22102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to foster the study of international law; and
       (2) to promote the establishment and maintenance of 
     international relations on the basis of law and justice.

     Sec. 22103. Governing body

       (a) Executive Council.--(1) The executive council is the 
     governing body of the corporation. However, the council is 
     subject to the directions of the corporation at its annual 
     meetings and at any other meeting called under the 
     constitution, bylaws, or regulations of the corporation.
       (2) The council consists of a president, an honorary 
     president, a number of vice presidents and honorary vice 
     presidents as provided in the constitution, a secretary, a 
     treasurer, and at least 24 additional individuals.
       (b) Election and Terms.--The officers of the corporation 
     and one-third of the other members of the council shall be 
     elected at each annual meeting of the corporation. However, 
     the constitution may authorize the council--
       (1) to elect the secretary and the treasurer of the 
     corporation for specified terms; and
       (2) to fill vacancies until the next annual meeting.

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     Sec. 22104. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations 
     for the management of its property and the regulation of its 
     affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities 
     of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) publish a journal 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.

     Sec. 22105. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not operate for profit.
       (b) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     member of the executive council as such may not contribute 
     to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for 
     elective public office.
       (d) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, a member of the corporation or an officer or 
     member of the executive council, except on the dissolution or 
     final liquidation of the corporation.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or member of the executive council. Members of 
     the council who vote for or assent to making a loan or 
     advance to an officer or member of the council, and officers 
     who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 22107. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive 
     council, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     executive council; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 22108. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 22109. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

            CHAPTER 223--AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE

Sec.
22301.  Organization.
22302.  Purposes.
22303.  Membership.
22304.  Governing body.
22305.  Powers.
22306.  Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges.
22307.  Restrictions.
22308.  Principal office.
22309.  Records and inspection.
22310.  Service of process.
22311.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
22312.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 22301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--American Symphony Orchestra League 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 22302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational 
     agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help 
     strengthen the work in their local communities;
       (2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras;
       (3) to encourage and recognize the work of America's 
     musicians, conductors, and composers, through suitable means; 
     and
       (4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life 
     of the United States through suitable educational and service 
     activities.

     Sec. 22303. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member (except an honorary, sustaining, 
     or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to 
     a vote at a meeting of the members.

     Sec. 22304. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the 
     general policies and program of the corporation and for the 
     control of contributions raised by the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or 
     more assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 22305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``American Symphony Orchestra League'' and distinctive 
     insignia, emblems and badges, descriptive or designating 
     marks, and words or phrases required to carry out the duties 
     and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect 
     any vested rights.

     Sec. 22307. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 as such during 
     the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board 
     of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for 
     or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan 
     or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the 
     corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is 
     repaid.

     Sec. 22308. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Charleston, West Virginia, or another place decided by the 
     board of directors. 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.

     Sec. 22309. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 22310. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 22311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 22312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

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                   CHAPTER 225--AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS

Sec.
22501.  Organization.
22502.  Purposes.
22503.  Membership.
22504.  Powers.
22505.  Exclusive right to name.
22506.  Restrictions.
22507.  Tax-exempt status.
22508.  Meetings.
22509.  Service of process.
22510.  Annual report.

     Sec. 22501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--American War Mothers (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation.--The corporation is declared to 
     be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
       (c) Period of Existence.--The corporation may continue to 
     exist until there are no individuals who qualify for 
     membership.

     Sec. 22502. Purposes

        The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted 
     world service;
       (2) to maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service 
     and to assist and further any patriotic work;
       (3) to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the 
     community, State, and Nation;
       (4) to work for the welfare of the Army and Navy;
       (5) to assist, in any way in their power, men and women who 
     served and were wounded or incapacitated in World War I; and
       (6) to foster and promote friendship and understanding 
     between America and the Allies in World War I.

     Sec. 22503. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to 
     women--
       (1) who are citizens of the United States; and
       (2) whose natural son or daughter, legally adopted son or 
     daughter, or stepson or stepdaughter--
       (A) served in the armed forces of the United States or its 
     allies in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or 
     any subsequent war or conflict involving the United States; 
     and
       (B) was honorably discharged from that service or continues 
     in the service.

     Sec. 22504. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt emblems and badges;
       (4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its 
     activities;
       (5) establish State, territorial, and local subdivisions;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, 
     subject to section 22506(b) of this title;
       (7) publish a magazine and other publications;
       (8) sue and be sued; and
       (9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out its 
     purposes.

     Sec. 22505. Exclusive right to name

       The corporation and its State, territorial, and local 
     subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``American War Mothers''.

     Sec. 22506. Restrictions

       (a) General.--The corporation shall be nonprofit, 
     nonpolitical, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan, and may not 
     promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
       (b) Ownership and Use of Property.--The corporation may not 
     accept, own, or hold, directly or indirectly, any property 
     not reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 22507. Tax-exempt status

       The personal property and funds of the corporation, whether 
     principal or income, so long as held or used only to carry 
     out the purposes of the corporation, are exempt from taxation 
     by the United States Government, the District of Columbia, 
     and the territories and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 22508. Meetings

       The corporation may hold its meetings at any place the 
     corporation decides.

     Sec. 22509. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of each 
     State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom 
     legal process or demands against the corporation may be 
     served.

     Sec. 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.

  CHAPTER 227--AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II, KOREA, AND 
                                VIETNAM)

Sec.
22701.  Organization.
22702.  Purposes.
22703.  Membership.
22704.  Governing body.
22705.  Powers.
22706.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
22707.  Restrictions.
22708.  Headquarters and principal place of business.
22709.  Records and inspection.
22710.  Service of process.
22711.  Liability for acts of officials, representatives, and agents.
22712.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 22701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--AMVETS (American Veterans of World 
     War II, Korea, and Vietnam) (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 22702. Purposes

       The purposes of corporation are--
       (1) to preserve for ourselves and our posterity the great 
     and basic truths and enduring principles upon which this 
     Nation was founded;
       (2) to maintain a continuing interest in the welfare and 
     rehabilitation of the disabled veterans of World War II, the 
     Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era and to establish 
     facilities for the assistance of all veterans and to 
     represent them in their claims before the Department of 
     Veterans Affairs and other organizations without charge;
       (3) to dedicate ourselves to the service and best interests 
     of the community, State, and Nation to the end that our 
     country shall be and remain forever a whole, strong, and free 
     Nation;
       (4) to aid and encourage the abolition of prejudice, 
     ignorance, and disease;
       (5) to encourage universal exercise of the voting franchise 
     to the end that there shall be elected and maintained in 
     public office men and women who hold public office as a 
     public trust administered in the best interests of all the 
     people;
       (6) to advocate the development and means by which all 
     Americans may become enlightened and informed citizens and 
     thus participate fully in the functions of our democracy;
       (7) to encourage and support an international organization 
     of all peace-loving nations to the end that not again shall 
     any nation be permitted to breach their national peace;
       (8) to continue to serve the best interests of our Nation 
     in peace as in war;
       (9) to develop to the utmost the human, mental, spiritual, 
     and economical resources of our Nation;
       (10) to perpetuate and preserve the friendships and 
     comradeship born on the battle front and nurtured in the 
     common experience of service to our Nation during time of 
     war; and
       (11) to honor the memory of those men and women who gave 
     their lives that a free America and a free world might live 
     by the creation of living memorials in the form of additional 
     educational, cultural, and recreational facilities.

     Sec. 22703. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote in the conduct of 
     official business at the post level.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 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, 7 national vice commanders, one of whom 
     shall be a woman, a finance officer, an adjutant, a judge 
     advocate, 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.

     Sec. 22705. Powers

       (a) General.--The corporation may--
       (1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt seals, emblems, and badges;
       (3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) establish State and regional organizations and local 
     posts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications 
     consistent with the purposes of the corporation;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

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       (b) Powers Granted to Other Organizations.--The provisions, 
     privileges, and prerogatives granted before July 24, 1947, to 
     other national veterans' organizations because of their 
     incorporation by Congress are granted to the corporation.

     Sec. 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 of World War II, Korea, and 
     Vietnam)'' and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation 
     adopts.

     Sec. 22707. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation shall operate as a not-for-
     profit corporation, exclusively for charitable, educational, 
     patriotic, and civic improvement purposes.
       (b) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer of 
     the corporation or member of its executive committee as such 
     may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party 
     or candidate for elective public office. The corporation may 
     not carry on propaganda.
       (d) 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 of the 
     corporation, except on dissolution or final liquidation of 
     the corporation.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director or officer. Directors who vote for or assent to 
     making a loan or advance to a director or officer, and 
     officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are 
     jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the 
     amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 22708. Headquarters and principal place of business

       The headquarters and principal place of business 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 
     States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 22709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive 
     committee, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     executive committee; and
       (3) at its registered or principal office, a record of the 
     names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 22710. 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. Notice to or service 
     on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, 
     is notice to or service on the corporation.
       (b) States.--As a condition to the exercise of any power or 
     privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall 
     file, with the secretary of state or other designated 
     official of each State, the name and address of an agent in 
     that State on whom legal process or demands against the 
     corporation may be served.

     Sec. 22711. Liability for acts of officials, representatives, 
       and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officials, 
     representatives, and agents acting within the scope of their 
     authority.

     Sec. 22712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory 
     provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be 
     transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be 
     applied to the care and comfort of disabled veterans of World 
     War II, the Korean conflict, and the Vietnam era.

    CHAPTER 229--ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sec.
22901.  Definition.
22902.  Organization.
22903.  Purposes.
22904.  Membership.
22905.  Governing body.
22906.  Powers.
22907.  Restrictions.
22908.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
22909.  Records and inspection.
22910.  Service of process.
22911.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
22912.  Annual report.

     Sec. 22901. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 22902. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Army and Navy Union of the United 
     States of America (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), 
     incorporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 22903. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) holding true allegiance to the United States Government 
     and fidelity to its Constitution, laws, and institutions;
       (2) serving our Nation under God in peace as well as in war 
     by fostering the ideals of faith and patriotism, loyalty, 
     justice, and liberty, by inculcating in the hearts of young 
     and old, through precept and practice, the spirit of true 
     Americanism, and by participating in civic activities for the 
     good of our country and our community;
       (3) uniting in fraternal fellowship those who have served, 
     or are now serving, honorably in the armed forces of the 
     United States;
       (4) protecting and advancing their civic, social, and 
     economic welfare;
       (5) aiding them in sickness and distress;
       (6) assisting in the burial and commemoration of their dead 
     and providing help for their widows and orphans; and
       (7) perpetuating the memory of patriotic deeds performed by 
     the defenders of our country.

     Sec. 22904. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 22905. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 22906. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 22907. 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.

     Sec. 22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ohio.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 22909. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 22910. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 22911. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

                   CHAPTER 231--AVIATION HALL OF FAME

Sec.
23101.  Organization.
23102.  Purposes.
23103.  Membership.
23104.  Governing body.
23105.  Powers.
23106.  Restrictions.
23107.  Principal office.
23108.  Records and inspection.

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23109.  Statement required in audit report.
23110.  Service of process.
23111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
23112.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 23101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Aviation Hall of Fame (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 23102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to receive and maintain one or more funds and to use 
     any part of the principal and income only for charitable, 
     scientific, literary, or educational purposes, either 
     directly or by contributing to organizations authorized to 
     carry on similar activities;
       (2) to honor citizens, aviation leaders, pilots, teachers, 
     scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and 
     other individuals who have helped to make this Nation great 
     by their outstanding contributions to the establishment, 
     development, advancement, or improvement of aviation in the 
     United States;
       (3) to perpetuate the memory of those individuals and 
     record their contributions and achievements by the erection 
     and maintenance of buildings and monuments as may be 
     appropriate as a lasting memorial;
       (4) to promote a better sense of appreciation of the 
     origins and growth of aviation, especially in the United 
     States, and the part aviation has played in changing the 
     economic, social, and scientific aspects of our Nation;
       (5) to establish and maintain a library and museum for the 
     collection and preservation for posterity of the history of 
     those honored by the organization, together with a 
     documentation of their accomplishments and contributions to 
     aviation, including items such as aviation pictures, 
     paintings, books, papers, documents, scientific data, relics, 
     mementos, artifacts, and other items related to that history;
       (6) to cooperate with other recognized aviation 
     organizations actively engaged and interested in similar 
     projects; and
       (7) to engage in any other activities appropriate to carry 
     out the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 23103. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Voting.--Each member given voting rights by the bylaws 
     has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting 
     of the voting members. The vote may be cast in the manner 
     provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 23104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Trustees.--(1) The board of trustees is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the 
     general policies and program of the corporation and for the 
     control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of trustees, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the bylaws. However, the board 
     shall have at least 18 members.
       (3) The board may appoint committees. Each committee has 
     the powers provided in the bylaws or by resolution of the 
     board. The powers of a committee may include all the powers 
     of the board.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the 
     bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as 
     provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
       (c)(1) Board of Nominations.--The board of trustees shall 
     appoint a board of nominations, consisting of at least 24 
     members, from members of the corporation not concurrently 
     serving as members of the board of trustees. Those 
     individuals serve for the term provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The board of nominations shall nominate United States 
     citizens or residents to be honored by the corporation and 
     recommend those persons to the board of trustees for 
     consideration as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 23105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, trustees, managers, agents, and 
     employees as the activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 23106. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or a trustee, 
     officer, employee, member of the board of nominations, or 
     member of the corporation as such may not contribute to, 
     support, or assist a political party or candidate for public 
     office.
       (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 trustee, officer, member of the board of 
     nominations, or member of the corporation, as such, during 
     the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     reasonable compensation to an officer or employee in an 
     amount approved by the board of trustees.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a trustee, officer, employee, member of the board of 
     nominations, or member of the corporation. Trustees who vote 
     for or assent to making such a loan or advance, and officers 
     who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.
       (e) Contributions to Certain Organizations.--None of the 
     principal or interest of a fund referred to in section 
     23102(1) of this title may be contributed to an organization 
     if--
       (1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on 
     propaganda or attempting to influence legislation; or
       (2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private 
     shareholder or individual.

     Sec. 23107. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in Dayton, 
     Ohio, or another place decided by the board of trustees. 
     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.

     Sec. 23108. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     trustees, board of nominations, and committees having any of 
     the authority of its board of trustees; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 23110. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent is notice to 
     or service on the corporation.

     Sec. 23111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 23112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of trustees, but 
     consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in 
     compliance with the charter and bylaws.

           CHAPTER 301--BIG BROTHERS--BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA

Sec.
30101.  Organization.
30102.  Purposes.
30103.  Membership.
30104.  Governing body.
30105.  Powers.
30106.  Exclusive right to names, seals, emblems, and badges.
30107.  Restrictions.
30108.  Principal office.
30109.  Records and inspection.
30110.  Service of process.
30111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30112.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 30101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 30102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to assist individuals throughout the United States in 
     solving their social and economic problems and in their 
     health and educational and character development;
       (2) to promote the use, by other lay and professional 
     agencies and workers, of the techniques of that assistance 
     developed by the corporation; and
       (3) to receive, invest, and disburse funds and hold 
     property for the purposes of the corporation.

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     Sec. 30103. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote on each matter 
     submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.

     Sec. 30104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors is as provided in the 
     constitution. Their manner of selection (including the 
     filling of vacancies) and their term of office are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board of directors, a president, one or more 
     vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a 
     secretary, and a treasurer.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 30105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 30106. Exclusive right to names, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the 
     exclusive right to use the names ``The Big Brothers of 
     America, Big Sisters International, Incorporated'', ``Big 
     Sisters of America'', ``Big Brothers'', ``Big Sisters'', 
     ``Big Brothers--Big Sisters of America'', and ``Big Sisters--
     Big Brothers'', and to use and to allow others to use seals, 
     emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 30107. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 as such during 
     the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board 
     of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for 
     or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan 
     or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the 
     corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is 
     repaid.

     Sec. 30108. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or another place decided by the 
     board of directors. 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.

     Sec. 30109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 30110. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 30111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 30112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

               CHAPTER 303--BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Sec.
30301.  Organization.
30302.  Purposes.
30303.  Membership.
30304.  Governing body.
30305.  Powers.
30306.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
30307.  Restrictions.
30308.  Principal office.
30309.  Records and inspection.
30310.  Service of process.
30311.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30312.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 30301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Blinded Veterans Association (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 30302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to operate as a not-for-profit corporation exclusively 
     for charitable, educational, patriotic, and civic improvement 
     purposes;
       (2) to promote the welfare of blinded veterans so that, 
     notwithstanding their disabilities, they may take their 
     rightful place in the community and work with their fellow 
     citizens toward the creation of a peaceful world;
       (3) to preserve and strengthen a spirit of fellowship among 
     blinded veterans so that they may give mutual aid and 
     assistance to one another; and
       (4) to maintain and extend the institutions of American 
     freedom and to encourage loyalty to the Constitution and laws 
     of the United States and of the States in which they reside.

     Sec. 30303. Membership

       (a) General Membership.--An individual who served in the 
     armed forces of the United States and who, in the line of 
     duty in that service, sustained a substantial impairment of 
     sight or vision as defined by the bylaws of the corporation 
     is eligible for general membership in the corporation.
       (b) Honorary and Associate Membership.--In addition to 
     general membership, the corporation shall have special 
     classes of honorary and associate membership. Eligibility 
     for, and the rights and obligations of, those special classes 
     are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 30304. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The number of directors of the 
     corporation shall be at least 3 but not more than 15. The 
     directors shall be divided into a specified number of 
     classes. Each class shall hold office for a definite period 
     of years as provided in the bylaws.
       (2) A majority of the directors must be present at a 
     meeting of directors to constitute a quorum. A majority vote 
     of the directors present at a meeting at which there is a 
     quorum is necessary for the transaction of business.
       (3) A director may be removed at any time for just and 
     proper cause by a majority vote of a quorum of directors 
     present at a meeting called for that purpose.
       (4) A vacancy in the office of director may be filled by a 
     majority vote of a quorum of the remaining directors present 
     at a meeting called for that purpose. A director elected to 
     fill a vacancy serves until the next annual meeting of the 
     corporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers of the corporation and their 
     manner of election, term of office, duties, and powers are as 
     provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 30305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities 
     of the corporation require;
       (4) charge and collect membership dues;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) sue and be sued; and
       (9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 30306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its authorized regional groups and 
     other local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the 
     name ``Blinded Veterans Association'' and seals, emblems, and 
     badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 30307. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for elective public office.
       (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 as such during 
     the life of the corporation or on its

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     dissolution or final liquidation. This section does not 
     prevent the payment of--
       (1) bona fide expenses of officers of the corporation in 
     amounts approved by the board of directors; or
       (2) appropriate aid to blinded veterans or their widows or 
     children in carrying out the purposes of the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors and officers who 
     vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, 
     are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the 
     amount of the loan until it is repaid.
       (e) Immunity From Liability.--Members and private 
     individuals are not liable for the obligations of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 30308. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. 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.

     Sec. 30309. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members, directors, and officers.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 30310. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 30311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 30312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be 
     applied to the care and comfort of blinded veterans.

            CHAPTER 305--BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Sec.
30501.  Definition.
30502.  Organization.
30503.  Purposes.
30504.  Membership.
30505.  Governing body.
30506.  Powers.
30507.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
30508.  Restrictions.
30509.  Principal office.
30510.  Records and inspection.
30511.  Service of process.
30512.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30513.  Annual report.
30514.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 30502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 30503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, educational, 
     social, and for service, and include--
       (1) perpetuating the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., 
     and the memory of all the men and women who have served our 
     country as members of the armed forces;
       (2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the 
     United States;
       (3) educating members of the corporation and others not to 
     divulge military, naval, or other Government information;
       (4) assisting in veterans' ceremonies;
       (5) attending patriotic rallies and meetings;
       (6) fostering true democracy;
       (7) caring for unsupported mothers who gave their sons to 
     the service of the Nation;
       (8) aiding in bringing about recognition of the need for 
     permanent civilian defense in each community and the need to 
     be always alert against invasion of un-American activities;
       (9) upholding the American institutions of freedom, 
     justice, and equal rights; and
       (10) defending the United States from all enemies.

     Sec. 30504. Membership

       An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation 
     if--
       (1) 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--
       (A) is serving in the armed forces; or
       (B) has served in, or has been honorably discharged from, 
     the armed forces in World War II or the Korean hostilities; 
     and
       (2) she is living in the United States.

     Sec. 30505. Governing body

       (a) National Convention.--(1) The national convention is 
     the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
       (2) The national convention is composed of officers and 
     elected representatives from the States and other local 
     subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of 
     the corporation must be representative of the membership at 
     large and may not permit concentration of control in a 
     limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not 
     representative of the membership at large.
       (3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in 
     the District of Columbia or any State, territory, or 
     possession of the United States.
       (b) Officers.--The officers of the corporation and their 
     manner of selection, term of office, and duties are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 30506. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 30507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the 
     exclusive right to use the name ``Blue Star Mothers of 
     America, Inc.''. The corporation has the exclusive right to 
     use, and to allow others to use, seals, emblems, and badges 
     the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 30508. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     agent as such may not contribute to a political party or 
     candidate for public office.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member as such during the life 
     of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual 
     necessary expenses in amounts approved by the council of 
     administration of the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or employee. Members of the council of 
     administration who vote for or assent to making a loan or 
     advance to an officer or employee, and officers who 
     participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and 
     severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 30509. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 30510. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account; and
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions 
     and council of administration.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 30511. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process, notice, 
     or demand for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall 
     be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District of 
     Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to 
     or service on the agent is notice to or service on the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 30512. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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

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     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.

     Sec. 30514. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the national executive board, 
     but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

              CHAPTER 307--BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

Sec.
30701.  Organization.
30702.  Purpose.
30703.  Membership.
30704.  Governing body.
30705.  Powers.
30706.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
30707.  Restrictions.
30708.  Principal office.
30709.  Records and inspection.
30710.  Service of process.
30711.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
30712.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 30701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Board for Fundamental Education (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 30702. Purpose

       The purpose of the corporation is to foster the development 
     of fundamental education through programs and projects such 
     as--
       (1) giving citizens (children, youth, and adults) an 
     opportunity to acquire the understandings and skills 
     necessary to relate the resources of the community to the 
     needs and interests of the community;
       (2) demonstrating programs of fundamental education and 
     measuring results; and
       (3) training men and women as leaders in fundamental 
     education by providing internships and other experiences.

     Sec. 30703. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in constitution and 
     bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote in the conduct of 
     official business of the corporation.

     Sec. 30704. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board shall consist of 
     at least 15 directors elected annually by the members.
       (b) Officers.--The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board, a president, one or more vice 
     presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and any assistant 
     officers designated by the board. The officers have the 
     powers and shall carry out the duties provided in the bylaws 
     or prescribed by the board.

     Sec. 30705. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, 
     scholarships, and grants to deserving students to carry out 
     the purpose of the corporation;
       (8) publish a magazine and other publications;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purpose of the corporation.

     Sec. 30706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``Board for Fundamental Education'' and seals, emblems, and 
     badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 30707. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not engage in business for 
     profit.
       (b) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation or a director, 
     officer, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     assist a political party or candidate for elective public 
     office.
       (d) 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 except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 30708. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in a place 
     the board of directors decides is appropriate. However, the 
     activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the 
     States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 30709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) a record of the names and addresses of its members 
     entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation at any 
     reasonable time.

     Sec. 30710. 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 business address of 
     the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
       (b) States, Territories, and Possessions.--As a condition 
     to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this 
     chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of 
     state or other designated official of each State, territory, 
     or possession of the United States in which the corporation 
     does business, the name and address of an agent in that 
     State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or 
     demands against the corporation may be served.

     Sec. 30711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 30712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be used by the board of directors for the purpose stated in 
     section 30702 of this title or be transferred to a recognized 
     educational foundation.

                   CHAPTER 309--BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Sec.
30901.  Organization.
30902.  Purposes.
30903.  Governing body.
30904.  Powers.
30905.  Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words.
30906.  Restrictions.
30907.  Annual and special meetings.
30908.  Annual report.

     Sec. 30901. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Boy Scouts of America (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body corporate and politic 
     of the District of Columbia.
       (b) Domicile.--The domicile of the corporation is the 
     District of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 30902. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are to promote, through 
     organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the 
     ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to 
     train them in scoutcraft, and to teach them patriotism, 
     courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the 
     methods that were in common use by boy scouts on June 15, 
     1916.

     Sec. 30903. Governing body

       (a) Executive Board.--An executive board composed of 
     citizens of the United States is the governing body of the 
     corporation. The number, qualifications, and term of office 
     of members of the board are as provided in the bylaws. A 
     vacancy on the board shall be filled by a majority vote of 
     the remaining members of the board.
       (b) Quorum.--The bylaws may prescribe the number of members 
     of the board necessary for a quorum. That number may be less 
     than a majority of the entire board.
       (c) Committees.--(1) The board, by resolution passed by a 
     majority of the entire board, may designate 3 or more members 
     of the board as an executive or governing committee. A 
     majority of the committee is a quorum. The committee, to the 
     extent provided in the resolution or bylaws, may--
       (A) exercise the powers of the executive board in managing 
     the activities of the corporation; and
       (B) authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to 
     papers that may require it.
       (2) The board, by majority vote of the entire board, may 
     appoint other standing committees. The standing committees 
     may exercise powers as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 30904. Powers

       (a) General.--The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations, including 
     regulations for the election of associates and successors;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District 
     of Columbia and the States,

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     territories, and possessions of the United States;
       (4) acquire and own property as necessary to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation;
       (5) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United 
     States; and
       (6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter 
     and promote the purpose of the corporation.
       (b) Limitations on Exercising Certain Powers.--(1) The 
     corporation may execute mortgages and liens on the property 
     of the corporation only if approved by a two-thirds vote of 
     the entire executive board at a meeting called for that 
     purpose.
       (2) The corporation may dispose in any manner of the whole 
     property of the corporation only with the written consent and 
     affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 30905. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and 
       words

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use emblems, 
     badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or 
     phrases the corporation adopts. This section does not affect 
     any vested rights.

     Sec. 30906. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not operate for pecuniary 
     profit to its members.
       (b) Stocks and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.

     Sec. 30907. Annual and special meetings

       (a) Annual Meetings.--The corporation shall hold an annual 
     meeting at a time and place as provided in the bylaws. At the 
     meeting, the annual reports of the officers and executive 
     board shall be presented, and members of the board shall be 
     elected for the next year.
       (b) Special Meetings.--Special meetings of the corporation 
     may be called on notice as provided in the bylaws.
       (c) Quorum.--The number of members necessary for a quorum 
     at an annual or special meeting shall be prescribed in the 
     bylaws.
       (d) Locations.--The members and the executive board may 
     hold meetings and keep the seal and records of the 
     corporation in or outside the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 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.

               CHAPTER 311--BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Sec.
31101.  Organization.
31102.  Purposes.
31103.  Membership.
31104.  Governing body.
31105.  Powers.
31106.  Restrictions.
31107.  Principal office.
31108.  Records and inspection.
31109.  Service of process.
31110.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
31111.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 31101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Boys & Girls Clubs of America (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 31102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to promote the health, social, educational, vocational, 
     and character development of youth throughout the United 
     States; and
       (2) to receive, invest, and disburse funds and to hold 
     property for the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 31103. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote on each matter 
     submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
       (c) Benefits of Member Organizations.--Each organization 
     that is a member of the corporation as provided in the 
     constitution of the corporation is entitled to all the 
     benefits of incorporation under this chapter. Those benefits 
     cease immediately on termination of membership, whether by--
       (1) resignation from the corporation; or
       (2) termination of its membership by the board of directors 
     of the corporation as provided in the constitution.

     Sec. 31104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors is as provided in the 
     constitution of the corporation. Their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies) and their term of office 
     are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board of directors, a president, one or more 
     vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a 
     secretary, a treasurer, and one or more assistant secretaries 
     and assistant treasurers as provided in the constitution and 
     bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 31105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 31106. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 as such during 
     the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board 
     of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for 
     or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan 
     or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the 
     corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is 
     repaid.

     Sec. 31107. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in New 
     York, New York, or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. 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.

     Sec. 31108. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 31109. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 31110. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 31111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

  CHAPTER 401--CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
                              INCORPORATED

Sec.
40101.  Definition.
40102.  Organization.
40103.  Purposes.
40104.  Membership.
40105.  Governing body.
40106.  Powers.
40107.  Restrictions.
40108.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40109.  Records and inspection.
40110.  Service of process.
40111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
40112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 40101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 40102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Catholic War Veterans of the United 
     States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation''), incorporated in New York, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

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     Sec. 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 the each State in which it is 
     incorporated.

     Sec. 40104. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 40105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 40106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 40107. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) 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 employee in an amount approved by the board of 
     directors.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 40108. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 40109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 40110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 40111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

                     CHAPTER 403--CIVIL AIR PATROL

Sec.
40301.  Organization.
40302.  Purposes.
40303.  Membership.
40304.  Powers.
40305.  Restrictions.
40306.  Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, 
              marks, and words.
40307.  Annual report.

     Sec. 40301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Civil Air Patrol (in this chapter, 
     the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 40302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are to--
       (1) provide an organization to--
       (A) encourage and aid citizens of the United States in 
     contributing their efforts, services, and resources in 
     developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; and
       (B) encourage and develop by example the voluntary 
     contribution of private citizens to the public welfare;
       (2) provide aviation education and training especially to 
     its senior and cadet members;
       (3) encourage and foster civil aviation in local 
     communities; and
       (4) provide an organization of private citizens with 
     adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national 
     emergencies.

     Sec. 40303. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 40304. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and 
     regulations;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) establish and maintain offices in the District of 
     Columbia and the States, territories, and possessions of the 
     United States to conduct its affairs;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (5) sue and be sued; and
       (6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 40305. Restrictions

       The corporation may not engage in business for profit or 
     issue stock.

     Sec. 40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, 
       emblems, badges, marks, and words

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``Civil Air Patrol'' and all insignia, copyrights, emblems, 
     badges, descriptive or designating marks, words, and phrases 
     the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any 
     vested rights.

     Sec. 40307. Annual report

       The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress 
     on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal 
     year.

CHAPTER 405--CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES 
                               OF AMERICA

Sec.
40501.  Organization.
40502.  Purposes.
40503.  Membership.
40504.  Governing body.
40505.  Powers.
40506.  Restrictions.
40507.  Principal office.
40508.  Records and inspection.
40509.  Service of process.
40510.  Liability.
40511.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 40501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Congressional Medal of Honor Society 
     of the United States of America (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 40502. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all 
     holders of the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress;
       (2) to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor 
     of the medal at all times and on all occasions;
       (3) to protect the name of the medal and individual holders 
     of the medal from exploitation;
       (4) to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the 
     medal has been awarded, their widows, or their children;
       (5) to serve our country in peace as in war;
       (6) to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy 
     citizens of our country; and
       (7) to foster and perpetuate Americanism.

     Sec. 40503. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--An individual who has been awarded the 
     Medal of Honor as presented by Congress is eligible for 
     membership in the corporation. An honorary membership may not 
     be granted.

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       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote on each matter 
     submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may 
     be cast in person or by proxy.

     Sec. 40504. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or 
     provide for the exercise of, the powers of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of election 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the bylaws. However, the board 
     shall have at least 9 directors.
       (3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director 
     has one vote on matters decided by the board.
       (4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the 
     board.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, an executive vice president, a secretary, a 
     treasurer, and 6 regional vice presidents as provided in the 
     bylaws. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be 
     combined and held by the same individual, but an individual 
     holding those combined offices has only one vote as a 
     director.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, duties, and 
     powers of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 40505. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities 
     of the corporation require;
       (4) charge and collect membership dues;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) sue and be sued; and
       (9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 40506. 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 as such during 
     the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment 
     of--
       (1) expenses of officers of the corporation in amounts 
     approved by the board of directors; or
       (2) appropriate aid to individuals to whom the Medal of 
     Honor has been awarded, their widows, or their children, to 
     carry out the purposes of the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors and officers who 
     vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, 
     are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the 
     amount of the loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 40507. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. 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.

     Sec. 40508. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 40509. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 40510. Liability

       (a) Liability of Corporation.--The corporation is liable 
     for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the 
     scope of their authority.
       (b) Immunity of Individuals.--A member or private 
     individual is not liable for the obligations of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 40511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the bylaws.

   CHAPTER 407--CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF RIFLE PRACTICE AND 
                            FIREARMS SAFETY

                       SUBCHAPTER I--CORPORATION

Sec.
40701.  Organization.
40702.  Governing body.
40703.  Powers.
40704.  Restrictions.
40705.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40706.  Distribution of assets on dissolution.
40707.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

              SUBCHAPTER II--CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

       40721.  Responsibility of corporation.
       40722.  Functions.
       40723.  Eligibility for participation.
       40724.  Priority of youth participation.
       40725.  National Matches and small-arms firing school.
       40726.  Allowances for junior competitors.
       40727.  Army support.
       40728.  Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
       40729.  Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
       40730.  Surplus property.
       40731.  Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies.
       40732.  Sale of firearms and supplies.
       40733.  Applicability of other law.

                       SUBCHAPTER I--CORPORATION

     Sec. 40701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Corporation for the Promotion of 
     Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Non-Governmental Status.--The corporation is a private 
     corporation, not a department, agency, or instrumentality of 
     the United States Government. An officer or employee of the 
     corporation is not an officer or employee of the Government.

     Sec. 40702. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board of directors may 
     adopt bylaws, policies, and procedures for the corporation 
     and may take any other action that it considers necessary for 
     the management and operation of the corporation.
       (2) The board shall have at least 9 directors.
       (3) The term of office of a director is 2 years. A director 
     may be reappointed.
       (4) A vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled by 
     a majority vote of the remaining directors.
       (b) Director of Civilian Marksmanship.--(1) The board of 
     directors shall appoint the Director of Civilian 
     Marksmanship.
       (2) The Director is responsible for--
       (A) the daily operation of the corporation; and
       (B) the duties of the corporation under subchapter II of 
     this chapter.

     Sec. 40703. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which shall be 
     judicially noticed;
       (2) make contracts;
       (3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the activities of the 
     corporation;
       (4) incur and pay obligations;
       (5) charge fees to cover the corporation's costs in 
     carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program; and
       (6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     activities of the corporation.

     Sec. 40704. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not operate for profit.
       (b) Use of Amounts Collected.--Amounts collected under 
     section 40703(3) and (5) of this title, including proceeds 
     from the sale of firearms, ammunition, repair parts, and 
     other supplies, may be used only to support the Civilian 
     Marksmanship Program.

     Sec. 40705. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status

       The corporation shall be operated in a manner and for 
     purposes that qualify the corporation for exemption from 
     taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(a)) as an organization described in 
     section 501(c)(3) of that Code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).

     Sec. 40706. Distribution of assets on dissolution

       (a) Secretary of the Army.--On dissolution of the 
     corporation, title to the following items, and the right to 
     possess the items, vest in the Secretary of the Army:
       (1) firearms stored at Defense Distribution Depot, 
     Anniston, Anniston, Alabama on the date of dissolution.
       (2) M-16 rifles under control of the corporation.
       (3) trophies received from the National Board for the 
     Promotion of Rifle Practice through the date of dissolution.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Organizations.--(1) On dissolution of the 
     corporation, an asset not described in subsection (a) of this 
     section may be distributed to an organization that--
       (A) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(a)) as an 
     organization described in section 501(c)(3) of that Code (26 
     U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and
       (B) performs functions similar to the functions described 
     in section 40722 of this title.
       (2) An asset distributed under this subsection may not be 
     distributed to an individual.

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       (c) Treasury.--On dissolution of the corporation, any asset 
     not distributed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section 
     shall be sold and the proceeds shall be deposited in the 
     Treasury.

     Sec. 40707. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

              SUBCHAPTER II--CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM

     Sec. 40721. Responsibility of corporation

       The corporation shall supervise and control the Civilian 
     Marksmanship Program.

     Sec. 40722. Functions

       The functions of the Civilian Marksmanship Program are--
       (1) to instruct citizens of the United States in 
     marksmanship;
       (2) to promote practice and safety in the use of firearms;
       (3) to conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to 
     award trophies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to 
     competitors;
       (4) to secure and account for firearms, ammunition, and 
     other equipment for which the corporation is responsible;
       (5) to issue, loan, or sell firearms, ammunition, repair 
     parts, and other supplies under sections 40731 and 40732 of 
     this title; and
       (6) to procure necessary supplies and services to carry out 
     the Program.

     Sec. 40723. Eligibility for participation

       (a) Certification.--(1) An individual shall certify by 
     affidavit, before participating in an activity sponsored or 
     supported by the corporation, that the individual--
       (A) has not been convicted of a felony;
       (B) has not been convicted of a violation of section 922 of 
     title 18; and
       (C) is not a member of an organization that advocates the 
     violent overthrow of the United States Government.
       (2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an 
     individual to provide certification from law enforcement 
     agencies to verify that the individual has not been convicted 
     of a felony or a violation of section 922 of title 18.
       (b) Ineligibility.--An individual may not participate in an 
     activity sponsored or supported by the corporation if the 
     individual--
       (1) has been convicted of a felony; or
       (2) has been convicted of a violation of section 922 of 
     title 18.
       (c) Limiting Participation.--The Director may limit 
     participation in the program as necessary to ensure--
       (1) the safety of participants;
       (2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment; 
     and
       (3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms.

     Sec. 40724. Priority of youth participation

       In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the 
     corporation shall give priority to activities that benefit 
     firearms safety, training, and competition for youth and that 
     reach as many youth participants as possible.

     Sec. 40725. National Matches and small-arms firing school

       (a) Annual Competition.--An annual competition called the 
     ``National Matches'' and consisting of rifle and pistol 
     matches for a national trophy, medals, and other prizes shall 
     be held as prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
       (b) Eligible Participants.--The National Matches are open 
     to members of the armed forces, National Guard, Reserve 
     Officers' Training Corps, Air Force Reserve Officers' 
     Training Corps, Citizens' Military Training Camps, Citizens' 
     Air Training Camps, and rifle clubs, and to civilians.
       (c) Small-Arms Firing School.--A small-arms firing school 
     shall be held in connection with the National Matches.
       (d) Other Competitions.--Competitions for which trophies 
     and medals are provided by the National Rifle Association of 
     America shall be held in connection with the National 
     Matches.

     Sec. 40726. Allowances for junior competitors

       (a) Definition.--In this section, a ``junior competitor'' 
     is a competitor at the National Matches, a small-arms firing 
     school, a competition in connection with the National 
     Matches, or a special clinic under section 40725 of this 
     title who is--
       (1) less than 18 years of age; or
       (2) a member of a gun club organized for the students of a 
     college or university.
       (b) Subsistence Allowance.--A junior competitor may be paid 
     a subsistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the 
     Secretary of the Army.
       (c) Travel Allowance.--A junior competitor may be paid a 
     travel allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary 
     instead of travel expenses and subsistence while traveling. 
     The travel allowance for the return trip may be paid in 
     advance.

     Sec. 40727. Army support

       (a) Logistical Support.--The Secretary of the Army shall 
     provide logistical support to the Civilian Marksmanship 
     Program for competitions and other activities. The 
     corporation shall reimburse the Secretary for incremental 
     direct costs incurred in providing logistical support. The 
     reimbursements shall be credited to the appropriations 
     account of the Department of the Army that is charged to 
     provide the logistical support.
       (b) National Matches.--(1) The National Matches may be held 
     at Department of Defense facilities where the National 
     Matches were held before February 10, 1996.
       (2) The Secretary shall provide, without cost to the 
     corporation, members of the National Guard and Army Reserve 
     to support the National Matches as part of the annual 
     training under title 10 and title 32.
       (c) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe regulations 
     to carry out this section.

     Sec. 40728. Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts

       (a) Required Transfers.--In accordance with subsection (b) 
     of this section, the Secretary of the Army shall transfer to 
     the corporation all firearms and ammunition that, on February 
     9, 1996, were under the control of the director of civilian 
     marksmanship (as that position existed under section 4307 of 
     title 10 on February 9, 1996), including--
       (1) all firearms on loan to affiliated clubs and State 
     associations;
       (2) all firearms in the possession of the Civilian 
     Marksmanship Support Detachment; and
       (3) all M-1 Garand and caliber .22 rimfire rifles stored at 
     Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama.
       (b) Time for Transfers.--The Secretary shall transfer 
     firearms and ammunition under subsection (a) of this section 
     as and when necessary to enable the corporation--
       (1) to issue or loan firearms or ammunition under section 
     40731 of this title; or
       (2) to sell firearms or ammunition under section 40732 of 
     this title.
       (c) Vesting of Title in Transferred Items.--Title to an 
     item transferred to the corporation under this section shall 
     vest in the corporation--
       (1) on the issuance of the item to an eligible recipient 
     under section 40731 of this title; or
       (2) immediately before the corporation delivers the item to 
     a purchaser in accordance with a contract for sale of the 
     item that is authorized under section 40732 of this title.
       (d) Storage of Firearms.--Firearms stored at Defense 
     Distribution Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama, before 
     February 10, 1996, and used for the Civilian Marksmanship 
     Program (as that program existed under section 4308(e) of 
     title 10 before February 10, 1996), shall remain at that 
     facility or another storage facility designated by the 
     Secretary, without cost to the corporation, until the 
     firearms are issued, loaned, or sold by the corporation, or 
     otherwise transferred to the corporation.
       (e) Discretionary Transfer of Parts.--The Secretary may 
     transfer from the inventory of the Department of the Army to 
     the corporation any part from a rifle designated to be 
     demilitarized.
       (f ) Limitation on Demilitarization of M-1 Rifles.--After 
     February 10, 1996, the Secretary may not demilitarize an M-1 
     Garand rifle in the inventory of the Army unless the Defense 
     Logistics Agency decides the rifle is unserviceable.
       (g) Cost of Transfers.--A transfer of firearms, ammunition, 
     or parts to the corporation under this section shall be made 
     without cost to the corporation, except that the corporation 
     shall assume the cost of preparation and transportation of 
     firearms and ammunition transferred under this section.

     Sec. 40729. Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts

       (a) Reservation.--The Secretary of the Army shall reserve 
     for the corporation--
       (1) firearms described in section 40728(a) of this title;
       (2) ammunition for firearms described in 40728(a) of this 
     title;
       (3) M-16 rifles held by the Department of the Army on 
     February 10, 1996, and used to support the small-arms firing 
     school; and
       (4) parts from, and other supplies for, surplus caliber .30 
     and caliber .22 rimfire rifles.
       (b) Exception.--This section does not supersede the 
     authority provided in section 1208 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 
     101-189; 10 U.S.C. 372 note).

     Sec. 40730. Surplus property

       The corporation may obtain surplus property from the 
     Defense Reutilization Marketing Service to carry out the 
     Civilian Marksmanship Program. A transfer of property to the 
     corporation under this section shall be made without cost to 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies

       (a) Issuance or Loan.--For purposes of training and 
     competition, the corporation may issue or loan, with or 
     without charges to recover
     administrative costs, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 
     surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber .22 and .30 ammunition, 
     repair parts, and other supplies necessary for activities 
     related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program to--
       (1) organizations affiliated with the corporation that 
     provide firearms training to youth;
       (2) the Boy Scouts of America;
       (3) 4-H Clubs;
       (4) the Future Farmers of America; and
       (5) other youth oriented organizations.
       (b) Security of Firearms.--The corporation shall ensure 
     adequate oversight and accountability for firearms issued or 
     loaned under this section. The corporation shall prescribe 
     procedures for the security of issued or loaned firearms in 
     accordance with United States, State, and local laws.

     Sec. 40732. Sale of firearms and supplies

       (a) Affiliated Organizations.--The corporation may sell, at 
     fair market value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 
     surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber .22 and .30 ammunition, 
     repair parts, and other supplies to organizations affiliated 
     with the corporation that provide training in the use of 
     firearms.

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       (b) Gun Club Members.--(1) The corporation may sell, at 
     fair market value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 
     surplus rifles, ammunition, repair parts and other supplies 
     necessary for target practice to a citizen of the United 
     States who is over 18 years of age and who is a member of a 
     gun club affiliated with the corporation.
       (2) Except as provided in section 40733 of this title, 
     sales under this subsection are subject to applicable United 
     States, State, and local law. In addition to any other 
     requirement, the corporation shall establish procedures to 
     obtain a criminal records check of the individual with United 
     States Government and State law enforcement agencies.
       (c) Limitation on Sales.--(1) The corporation may not sell 
     a repair part designed to convert a firearm to fire in a 
     fully automatic mode.
       (2) The corporation may not sell any item to an individual 
     who has been convicted of--
       (A) a felony; or
       (B) a violation of section 922 of title 18.

     Sec. 40733. Applicability of other law

       Section 922(a)(1)-(3) and (5) of title 18 does not apply to 
     the shipment, transportation, receipt, transfer, sale, 
     issuance, loan, or delivery by the corporation, of an item 
     that the corporation is authorized to issue, loan, sell, or 
     receive under this chapter.

  CHAPTER 501--DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865

Sec.
50101.  Definition.
50102.  Organization.
50103.  Purposes.
50104.  Membership.
50105.  Governing body.
50106.  Powers.
50107.  Restrictions.
50108.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
50109.  Records and inspection.
50110.  Service of process.
50111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
50112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 50101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 50102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Daughters of Union Veterans of the 
     Civil War 1861-1865 (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     nonprofit corporation incorporated in Ohio, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 50103. Purposes

       (a) Provided in Articles of Incorporation.--The purposes of 
     the corporation are as provided in the articles of 
     incorporation.
       (b) Perpetuating Memories.--To perpetuate the memories of 
     the fathers of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil 
     War 1861-1865, their loyalty to the Union, and their 
     unselfish sacrifices for the preservation of the Union, the 
     purposes of the corporation also include--
       (1) encouraging the preservation of historic sites and the 
     construction and preservation of monuments commemorating any 
     aspect of the Civil War;
       (2) building and maintaining a Museum of Civil War History, 
     admission to which shall be free and open to the public, in 
     the city of Springfield, Illinois, as a repository of Civil 
     War documents, artifacts, and cultural relics;
       (3) maintaining a library in connection with the Civil War 
     museum, admission to which shall be open to the public, 
     containing the official volumes of the War of the Rebellion 
     Records, Civil War genealogical files, Adjutant General 
     reports of the various States, military and biographical 
     records and accounts of the individual service of Union 
     soldiers, sailors, and marines, diaries, letters, relics, and 
     other records;
       (4) promulgating and teaching American history, 
     particularly the history of the Civil War period, through the 
     establishment of scholarship programs at the national and 
     State levels, the presentation of American flags to youth 
     groups and newly naturalized citizens, and the sponsorship of 
     contests of educational merit;
       (5) caring for veterans of all wars through volunteer 
     programs in Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers 
     and in homes and other institutions maintained by the States 
     for the welfare of American veterans; and
       (6) participating, in a spirit of cooperation and 
     reciprocity, in programs with other societies devoted to 
     American history, veterans' affairs, or community interests.
       (c) Veterans' and Patriotic Organization.--The corporation 
     shall function as a veterans' and patriotic organization as 
     authorized by the laws of each State in which it is 
     incorporated.

     Sec. 50104. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 50105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 50106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 50107. 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 50108. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). If the corporation does 
     not maintain that status, the charter granted by this chapter 
     expires.

     Sec. 50109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 50110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 50111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 50112. 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.

                CHAPTER 503--DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Sec.
50301.  Organization.
50302.  Purposes.
50303.  Membership.
50304.  Powers.
50305.  Exclusive right to name.
50306.  Restrictions.
50307.  Service of process.
50308.  Annual report.

     Sec. 50301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Disabled American Veterans (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 50302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the 
     United States;
       (2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which 
     those eligible to membership fought;
       (3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, 
     of all wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans;
       (4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs 
     and all other public and private agencies devoted to the 
     cause of improving and advancing the condition, health, and 
     interests of all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
       (5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, 
     and comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled 
     veterans;
       (6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our 
     country; and
       (7) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding 
     which will guard against future wars.

     Sec. 50303. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--An individual is eligible for membership 
     in the corporation if the individual--
       (1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the 
     line of duty during time of war while in the service of the 
     military or naval forces of the United States; and
       (B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service 
     or is still in active service in the armed forces of the 
     United States; or
       (2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the armed 
     forces of a country associated

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     with the United States as an ally during any of its war 
     periods;
       (B) is a citizen of the United States; and
       (C) was honorably discharged.
       (b) No Honorary Memberships.--An honorary membership may 
     not be granted.

     Sec. 50304. 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) adopt emblems and badges;
       (4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its 
     activities;
       (5) establish State and territorial organizations and local 
     chapter or post organizations;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to 
     the purposes of the corporation;
       (8) sue and be sued; and
       (9) do any other act necessary or proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 50305. Exclusive right to name

       The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have 
     the exclusive right to use the name ``Disabled American 
     Veterans''.

     Sec. 50306. Restrictions

       The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and 
     may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public 
     office.

     Sec. 50307. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of each State 
     in which a chapter is organized, the name and address of an 
     agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against 
     the corporation may be served.

     Sec. 50308. 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 fiscal year.

     CHAPTER 601--82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

Sec.
60101.  Definition.
60102.  Organization.
60103.  Purposes.
60104.  Membership.
60105.  Governing body.
60106.  Powers.
60107.  Restrictions.
60108.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
60109.  Records and inspection.
60110.  Service of process.
60111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
60112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 60101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 60102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--82nd Airborne Division Association, 
     Incorporated (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     nonprofit corporation incorporated in Illinois, is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 60103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) perpetuating the memory of members of the 82nd Airborne 
     Division who fought and died for this country;
       (2) furthering the common bond between retired and active 
     members of the 82nd Airborne Division;
       (3) providing educational assistance in the form of college 
     scholarships and grants to the qualified children of current 
     and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division;
       (4) promoting civic and patriotic activities; and
       (5) promoting the indispensable role of airborne defense to 
     the national security of the United States.

     Sec. 60104. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
     disability, or national origin.

     Sec. 60105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, 
     color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.

     Sec. 60106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 60107. 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 and 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 60108. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 60109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 60110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 60111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 60112. 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.

                 CHAPTER 701--FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

Sec.
70101.  Definition.
70102.  Organization.
70103.  Purposes.
70104.  Membership.
70105.  Governing body.
70106.  Powers.
70107.  Restrictions.
70108.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
70109.  Records and inspection.
70110.  Service of process.
70111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 70101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 70102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Fleet Reserve Association (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in Delaware, is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 70103. Purposes

       (a) General.--The purposes of the corporation are as 
     provided in its articles of incorporation and bylaws and 
     include--
       (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United 
     States;
       (2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for 
     the United States;
       (3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel 
     available for the United States Navy, United States Marine 
     Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
       (4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in 
     the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and 
     United States Coast Guard;
       (5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, 
     United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
       (6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing 
     assistance to shipmates and their families; and
       (7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and 
     promoting soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the 
     United States.
       (b) Corporate Function.--The corporation shall function as 
     an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research 
     organization under the laws of the State of Delaware.

     Sec. 70104. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the

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     corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as 
     provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
     disability, age, or national origin.

     Sec. 70105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a 
     director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of 
     race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national 
     origin.

     Sec. 70106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 70107. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) 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 employee or reimbursement for actual necessary 
     expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, employee, or member.
       (d) 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.

     Sec. 70108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of 
     Delaware.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 70109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 70110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 70111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 70112. 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.

                CHAPTER 703--FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Sec.
70301.  Definition.
70302.  Organization.
70303.  Purposes.
70304.  Membership.
70305.  Governing body.
70306.  Powers.
70307.  Restrictions.
70308.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
70309.  Records and inspection.
70310.  Service of process.
70311.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70312.  Annual report.

     Sec. 70301. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 70302. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Former Members of Congress (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 70303. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include the promotion of the 
     cause of good government at the
     national level by improving the public understanding of 
     Congress as an institution and strengthening its support by 
     the public. The corporation shall function as an educational, 
     patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization as 
     authorized by the laws of each State in which it is 
     incorporated.

     Sec. 70304. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 70305. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 70306. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 70307. 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 70308. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 70309. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 70310. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 70311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 70312. 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.

       CHAPTER 705--THE FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION

Sec.
70501.  Organization.
70502.  Purposes.
70503.  Membership.
70504.  Governing body.
70505.  Powers.
70506.  Exclusive right to name.
70507.  Restrictions.
70508.  Principal office.
70509.  Records and inspection.
70510.  Service of process.
70511.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70512.  Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 70501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The Foundation of the Federal Bar 
     Association (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 70502. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to receive and hold property, including by gift, 
     devise, or grant, and to invest, administer, and dispose of 
     the property without restrictions applicable to trustees or 
     trust funds;
       (2) to apply its income and any part of its principal 
     exclusively to educational, charitable, scientific, or 
     literary purposes--

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       (A) to advance the science of jurisprudence;
       (B) to uphold high standards for the Federal judiciary and 
     attorneys representing the United States Government;
       (C) to promote and improve the administration of justice, 
     including the study of means for the improved handling of the 
     legal business of the departments, agencies, and 
     instrumentalities of the Government;
       (D) to facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of 
     knowledge and understanding of the law and the promotion of 
     the study of the law and the science of jurisprudence and 
     research in jurisprudence, through the maintenance of a law 
     library, the establishment of seminars, lectures, and studies 
     devoted to the law, and the publication of addresses, essays, 
     treatises, reports and other literary works by students, 
     practitioners, and teachers of the law; and
       (E) to provide for the acquisition, preservation, and 
     exhibition of rare books and documents, sculptures, 
     paintings, and other objects of art and historical interest 
     relating to the law, the courts, and the legal profession; 
     and
       (3) to do any other acts necessary or incident to the 
     accomplishment of these purposes.

     Sec. 70503. Membership

       (a) Members.--The members of the corporation are--
       (1) the members of the National Council of the Federal Bar 
     Association, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the 
     District of Columbia, during their term of membership on that 
     Council; and
       (2) other individuals the corporation provides for in the 
     bylaws or otherwise.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote on each matter 
     submitted to a vote of the members.
       (c) Grounds for Disqualification.--An individual may not be 
     a member, director, or officer of the corporation if the 
     individual--
       (1) is a member of, or advocates the principles of, an 
     organization believing in, or working for, the overthrow of 
     the United States Government by force or violence; or
       (2) refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the 
     United States.

     Sec. 70504. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or 
     provide for the exercise of, the powers of the corporation.
       (2) The board shall consist of 12 individuals elected, and 
     subject to removal at any time, by a majority vote of the 
     members of the corporation. The term of office of an elected 
     director is 6 years. A vacancy on the board shall be filled 
     by a majority vote of the members of the corporation.
       (3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director 
     has one vote on each matter decided by the board. The board 
     may delegate its powers to a prudential committee subject to 
     the direction of, and reporting to, the board.
       (4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the 
     board and of the prudential committee.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, a 
     historian, and other officers provided for in the bylaws. The 
     powers of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The officers shall be elected by the board of directors 
     at its annual meeting. The term of office of an officer is 
     one year.

     Sec. 70505. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities 
     of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 70506. Exclusive right to name

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association''.

     Sec. 70507. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--(1) The activities, funds, 
     income, and property of the corporation may not be used to 
     carry on political activity or attempt to influence 
     legislation.
       (2) The corporation or a director or officer as such may 
     not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or 
     candidate for elective public office.
       (c) Distribution of Income.--The income of the corporation 
     may not inure to the benefit of a director, officer, member, 
     or private individual.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director or officer. Directors and officers who vote 
     for, assent to, or participate in making a loan or advance to 
     a director or officer are jointly and severally liable to the 
     corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is 
     repaid.
       (e) Immunity From Liability.--Members and private 
     individuals are not liable for the obligations of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 70508. Principal office

       The corporation shall have its principal office in the 
     District of Columbia, but may conduct its activities 
     anywhere.

     Sec. 70509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 70510. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 70511. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 70512. Deposit of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be deposited in the Treasury of the United States as a 
     miscellaneous receipt.

  CHAPTER 707--FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Sec.
70701.  Organization.
70702.  Purposes.
70703.  Governing body.
70704.  Powers.
70705.  Management of homestead and erection of monument.
70706.  Property exempt from taxation.
70707.  Misnomer not to affect transfer of property.
70708.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

     Sec. 70701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Frederick Douglass Memorial and 
     Historical Association (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') 
     is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 70702. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to preserve to posterity the memory of the life and 
     character of the late Frederick Douglass; and
       (2) to collect, collate, and preserve a historical record 
     of the inception, progress, and culmination of the 
     antislavery movement in the United States, and to assemble in 
     the homestead of the late Frederick Douglass, commonly called 
     Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, District of 
     Columbia, all suitable exhibits of records or things 
     illustrative or commemorative of the antislavery movement and 
     history that are donated to, or acquired by, the corporation.

     Sec. 70703. Governing body

       (a) Board of Trustees.--(1) The board of trustees is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise 
     the powers granted to the corporation.
       (2) The board shall consist of at least 9 but not more than 
     19 members. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by 
     decision of the remaining members of the board.
       (3) The board shall adopt a seal under which all acts of 
     the corporation shall be passed and authenticated.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The board shall elect officers the board 
     considers necessary, including a treasurer, for the term and 
     at the compensation the board decides, as provided in the 
     bylaws.
       (2) The treasurer shall give a bond as provided in the 
     bylaws.
       (3) The board may remove an officer, employee, or agent of 
     the corporation for a cause provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 70704. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws for the regulation of its 
     affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) employ persons the corporation considers necessary;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property;
       (5) sue and be sued; and
       (6) do any other act to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 70705. Management of homestead and erection of monument

       After the corporation has acquired any part of the property 
     occupied by the late Frederick Douglass as his homestead, 
     commonly called Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, 
     District of Columbia, the corporation may--
       (1) manage, repair, and improve the property to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation; and

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       (2) erect on the property a monument to the memory of the 
     late Frederick Douglass.

     Sec. 70706. Property exempt from taxation

       Any property formerly occupied by the late Frederick 
     Douglass as his homestead, commonly called Cedar Hill, in the 
     village of Anacostia, District of Columbia, and owned by the 
     corporation, is exempt from taxation as long as the property 
     is used for the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 70707. Misnomer not to affect transfer of property

       A misnomer of the corporation does not affect any transfer 
     of property to or from the corporation.

     Sec. 70708. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

                 CHAPTER 709--FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

Sec.
70901.  Organization.
70902.  Purposes.
70903.  Membership.
70904.  Governing body.
70905.  National officers.
70906.  Powers.
70907.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
70908.  Restrictions.
70909.  Availability of personnel, services, and facilities of 
              Department of Education.
70910.  Headquarters and principal office.
70911.  Records and inspection.
70912.  Service of process.
70913.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70914.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 70901. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Future Farmers of America (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 70902. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to create, foster, and assist subsidiary chapters 
     composed of students and former students of vocational 
     agriculture in public schools qualifying for Federal 
     reimbursement under the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act 
     (20 U.S.C. 11-15, 16-28) and associations of those chapters 
     in the States, territories, and possessions of the United 
     States;
       (2) to develop character, train for useful citizenship, and 
     foster patriotism, and thereby develop competent and 
     aggressive rural and agricultural leadership;
       (3) to create and nurture a love of country life by 
     encouraging members to improve the farm home and its 
     surroundings, to develop organized rural recreational 
     activities, and to create more interest in the intelligent 
     choice of farming occupations;
       (4) to encourage the practice of thrift;
       (5) to procure for and distribute to State associations, 
     local chapters, and members all official supplies and 
     equipment of the corporation;
       (6) to publish an official magazine and other publications 
     for the members of the corporation;
       (7) to strengthen the confidence of young men and women in 
     themselves and their work, to encourage members in the 
     development of individual farming programs, and to promote 
     their permanent establishment in farming by--
       (A) encouraging improvement in scholarship;
       (B) providing prizes and awards to deserving students who 
     have achieved distinction in vocational agriculture, 
     including farm mechanics activities on a local, State, or 
     national basis; and
       (C) assisting financially, through loans or grants, 
     deserving students in all-day vocational agriculture classes 
     and young farmers under 30 years of age who were former 
     students in all-day vocational agriculture classes in 
     becoming satisfactorily established in a farming occupation;
       (8) to cooperate with others, including State boards for 
     vocational education, in accomplishing these purposes; and
       (9) to engage in other activities, consistent with these 
     purposes, determined by the governing body to be for the best 
     interests of the corporation.

     Sec. 70903. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Voting.--In matters of official business of a local 
     chapter, each member has one vote. In matters of official 
     business of a State association, each qualified delegate of a 
     local chapter has one vote.

     Sec. 70904. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise 
     the powers granted to the corporation.
       (2) The board consists of the Secretary of Education, 4 
     staff members in the Department of Education, and 4 State 
     supervisors of agriculture education. The Secretary is 
     chairman of the board.
       (3) The term of office of the directors and the method of 
     selecting the directors (except ex officio directors) are as 
     provided in the bylaws.
       (4) The board shall meet at least annually at the time and 
     place provided in the bylaws. The annual report of the board 
     shall be presented at that meeting. Special meetings of the 
     board may be called at any time by the chairman.
       (b) Governing Committee.--The board may designate the 
     chairman of the board and 2 members of the chairman's staff 
     as a governing committee. When the board is not in session, 
     the governing committee has the powers of the board subject 
     to the board's direction and may authorize the seal of the 
     corporation to be affixed to all papers that require it.

     Sec. 70905. National officers

       (a) Composition.--The national officers of the corporation 
     are a student president, 4 student vice presidents (one from 
     each of 4 regions of the United States established in the 
     bylaws for purposes of administration of the corporation), a 
     student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and a 
     national advisor.
       (b) Board of Student Officers.--The national student 
     officers of the corporation comprise a board of student 
     officers. The board of student officers shall advise and make 
     recommendations to the board of directors about the 
     activities and business of the corporation.
       (c) Election.--The national officers of the corporation 
     shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the delegates 
     assembled in the annual national convention from among 
     qualified members of the corporation, except that--
       (1) the national advisor shall be the Secretary of 
     Education;
       (2) the executive secretary shall be a member of the 
     Department of Education; and
       (3) the treasurer shall be an employee or member of a State 
     agency that directs or supervises a State program of 
     agricultural education under the provisions of the Smith-
     Hughes Vocational Education Act (20 U.S.C. 11-15, 16-28).
       (d) Vote at National Convention.--Each qualified delegate 
     has one vote at the annual national convention.

     Sec. 70906. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs, 
     including the establishment and maintenance of local chapters 
     and State associations of chapters;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt emblems and badges;
       (4) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, and 
     grants to deserving students and young farmers to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation;
       (9) publish a magazine and other publications;
       (10) procure for and distribute to State associations, 
     local chapters, and members all official Future Farmers of 
     America supplies and equipment;
       (11) sue and be sued; and
       (12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 70907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its authorized chapters and 
     associations of chapters have the exclusive right to use the 
     name ``Future Farmers of America'' and the initials FFA as 
     representing an agricultural membership organization and 
     seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 70908. 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, 
     officer, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     assist a political party or candidate for elective public 
     office.
       (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, except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.
       (e) Prizes, Awards, Grants, or Loans to Student Officers 
     and Members Meeting Criteria.--This section does not preclude 
     prizes, awards, grants, or loans to student officers and 
     members meeting the criteria established by the board of 
     directors for selecting recipients of those benefits.

     Sec. 70909. Availability of personnel, services, and 
       facilities of Department of Education

       On request of the board of directors of the corporation, 
     the Secretary of Education may make personnel, services, and 
     facilities of the Department of Education available to 
     administer or assist in the administration of the activities 
     of the corporation. Personnel

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     of the Department may not receive compensation from the 
     corporation for their services, except that travel and other 
     legitimate expenses as defined by the Secretary and approved 
     by the board may be paid. The Secretary also may cooperate 
     with the State boards for vocational education to assist in 
     the promotion of the activities of the corporation.

     Sec. 70910. Headquarters and principal office

       The headquarters and 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 States, 
     territories, and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 70911. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) a record of the names and addresses of its members 
     entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation at any 
     reasonable time.

     Sec. 70912. 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 business address of 
     the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
       (b) States, Territories, and Possessions.--As a condition 
     to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this 
     chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of 
     state or other designated official of each State, territory, 
     or possession of the United States in which a subordinate 
     association or chapter is organized, the name and address of 
     an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom 
     legal process or demands against the corporation may be 
     served.

     Sec. 70913. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be used by the board of directors for the benefit of students 
     of vocational agriculture or be transferred to a recognized 
     educational foundation.

            CHAPTER 801--GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS

Sec.
80101.  Organization.
80102.  Purposes.
80103.  Constitution and bylaws.
80104.  Property.
80105.  Principal office and meetings.
80106.  Distribution of assets on dissolution.

     Sec. 80101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--General Federation of Women's Clubs 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body corporate 
     and politic of the District of Columbia.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 80102. Purposes

       The corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively 
     for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of 
     section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 
     U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) and shall comply with the requirements for 
     classification as an exempt organization under section 
     501(c)(3). The charitable purposes of the corporation shall 
     be achieved through volunteer efforts by the members of the 
     corporation, including arts programs, conservation programs, 
     educational programs, homelife programs, international 
     affairs, public affairs programs advancing information about 
     public affairs, and community improvement programs.

     Sec. 80103. Constitution and bylaws

       The corporation shall have a constitution and may adopt 
     bylaws for the admission and qualifications of members, the 
     management of its property, and the regulation of its 
     affairs. The corporation may amend its constitution and 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 80104. Property

       The corporation may--
       (1) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
       (2) issue instruments of indebtedness in relation to its 
     real property.

     Sec. 80105. Principal office and meetings

       (a) Principal Office.--The principal office of the 
     corporation shall be in the District of Columbia.
       (b) Meetings.--The corporation may hold its meetings at 
     places outside the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 80106. Distribution of assets on dissolution

       On dissolution of the corporation, the board of directors 
     shall liquidate and distribute its assets to organizations 
     qualified as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of 
     the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) with 
     purposes similar to those of the corporation.

        CHAPTER 803--GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sec.
80301.  Organization.
80302.  Purposes.
80303.  Governing body.
80304.  Powers.
80305.  Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words.
80306.  Restrictions.
80307.  Annual report.

     Sec. 80301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Girl Scouts of the United States of 
     America (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body 
     corporate and politic of the District of Columbia.
       (b) Domicile.--The domicile of the corporation is the 
     District of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 80302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to promote the qualities of truth, loyalty, 
     helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, purity, kindness, 
     obedience, cheerfulness, thriftiness, and kindred virtues 
     among girls, as a preparation for their responsibilities in 
     the home and for service to the community;
       (2) to direct and coordinate the Girl Scout movement in the 
     United States and territories and possessions of the United 
     States; and
       (3) to fix and maintain standards for the movement that 
     will inspire the rising generation with the highest ideals of 
     character, patriotism, conduct, and attainment.

     Sec. 80303. Governing body

       (a) National Council.--(1) There shall be a National 
     Council of Girl Scouts. The number, qualifications, and term 
     of office of members of the Council are as provided in the 
     constitution of the corporation, except that members of the 
     Council must be citizens of the United States.
       (2) The Council may adopt and amend a constitution and 
     bylaws and elect a board of directors, officers, and agents.
       (3) The constitution may prescribe the number of members of 
     the Council necessary for a quorum. That number may be less 
     than a majority of the entire Council.
       (4) Meetings of the Council shall be held as provided in 
     the constitution to hold elections and receive reports of the 
     officers and board of directors. Special meetings may be 
     called as provided in the constitution.
       (b) Board of Directors.--(1) To the extent provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws, the board of directors shall have 
     the powers of the Council and manage the activities of the 
     corporation between meetings of the Council. The number, 
     qualifications, and term of office of directors are as 
     provided in the constitution.
       (2) The constitution may prescribe the number of directors 
     necessary for a quorum. That number shall be at least 20 or 
     two-fifths of the entire board.
       (c) Executive and Other Committees.--The bylaws may provide 
     for--
       (1) an executive committee to carry out the powers of the 
     board of directors between meetings of the board; and
       (2) other committees to operate under the general 
     supervision of the board of directors.
       (d) Location of Meetings and Records.--The Council and the 
     board of directors may hold meetings and keep the seal and 
     records of the corporation in or outside the District of 
     Columbia.

     Sec. 80304. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and 
     regulations, including regulations for the election of 
     associates and successors;
       (2) adopt and alter a seal;
       (3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District 
     of Columbia and in the States, territories, and possessions 
     of the United States;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property, 
     and use any income from the property, as necessary to carry 
     out the purposes of the corporation;
       (5) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United 
     States; and
       (6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter 
     and the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 80305. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and 
       words

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use all emblems 
     and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or 
     phrases the corporation adopts, including the badge of the 
     Girl Scouts, Incorporated, referred to in the Act of August 
     12, 1937 (ch. 590, 50 Stat. 623), and to authorize their use, 
     during the life of the corporation, in connection with the 
     manufacture, advertisement, and sale of equipment and 
     merchandise. This section does not affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 80306. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not operate for profit.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation shall be 
     nonpolitical and nonsectarian.

     Sec. 80307. 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 fiscal year. The report shall be 
     printed each year, with accompanying illustrations, as a 
     separate House document of the session of the Congress to 
     which the report is submitted.

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                CHAPTER 805--GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA

Sec.
80501.  Definition.
80502.  Organization.
80503.  Purposes.
80504.  Membership.
80505.  Governing body.
80506.  Powers.
80507.  Restrictions.
80508.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
80509.  Records and inspection.
80510.  Service of process.
80511.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
80512.  Annual report.

     Sec. 80501. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 80502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Gold Star Wives of America (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), incorporated in New York, is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 80503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to operate in the public interest, as a nonpartisan and 
     nonprofit organization, solely for patriotic, charitable, 
     literary, educational, scientific, or civic improvement 
     purposes; and
       (2) the purposes stated in its articles of incorporation 
     that are not inconsistent with the purposes described in 
     clause (1) of this section.

     Sec. 80504. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the articles of 
     incorporation and bylaws.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 80505. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, 
     color, religion, or national origin.

     Sec. 80506. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 80507. 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 any 
     director, officer, or employee.

     Sec. 80508. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 80509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 80510. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 80511. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority and in 
     accordance with the laws of the States in which it carries on 
     its activities.

     Sec. 80512. 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.

                        CHAPTER 901--[RESERVED]

    CHAPTER 1001--ITALIAN AMERICAN WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec.
100101.  Definition.
100102.  Organization.
100103.  Purposes.
100104.  Membership.
100105.  Governing body.
100106.  Powers.
100107.  Restrictions.
100108.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
100109.  Records and inspection.
100110.  Service of process.
100111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
100112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 100101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 100102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Italian American War Veterans of the 
     United States (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     nonprofit corporation incorporated in California, 
     Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, 
     Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 100103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) giving patriotic allegiance to the United States, 
     fidelity to the Constitution and laws of the United States, 
     and support to the security of civil liberty and permanence 
     of free institutions;
       (2) stimulating patriotism in the minds of Americans by 
     encouraging the study of the history of the United States;
       (3) ensuring the preservation and defense of the United 
     States from all enemies without reservation;
       (4) preserving the memories and records of patriotic 
     service performed by men and women who served in the armed 
     forces, by gathering, collating, editing, publishing, and 
     exhibiting the memorabilia, information, records, military 
     awards, decorations, and citations of those who served in the 
     armed forces;
       (5) promoting peace, prosperity, and good will between the 
     peoples of the United States and Italy; and
       (6) functioning as a veterans' and patriotic organization 
     as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is 
     incorporated.

     Sec. 100104. Membership

       A citizen of the United States who was honorably discharged 
     from the armed forces is eligible for membership in the 
     corporation. Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility 
     for membership and the rights and privileges of members are 
     as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 100105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 100106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 100107. 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.

     Sec. 100108. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 100109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.

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       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 100110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 100111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 100112. 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.

  CHAPTER 1101--JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
                              INCORPORATED

Sec.
110101.  Definition.
110102.  Organization.
110103.  Purposes.
110104.  Membership.
110105.  Governing body.
110106.  Powers.
110107.  Restrictions.
110108.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
110109.  Records and inspection.
110110.  Service of process.
110111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
110112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 110101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 110102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Jewish War Veterans of the United 
     States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in New 
     York, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 110103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and include a continuing 
     commitment, on a national basis, to--
       (1) maintain true allegiance to the United States;
       (2) foster and perpetuate true Americanism;
       (3) combat whatever tends to impair the efficiency and 
     permanency of our free institutions;
       (4) uphold the fair name of Jews and fight their battles 
     wherever unjustly assailed;
       (5) encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal 
     rights, and full justice to all men;
       (6) combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever 
     originating and whatever the target;
       (7) preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual 
     helpfulness to comrades and their families;
       (8) cooperate with and support existing educational 
     institutions and establish educational institutions;
       (9) foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-
     servicewomen and members of the corporation in the ideals and 
     principles of Americanism;
       (10) instill love of country and flag;
       (11) promote sound minds and bodies in members of the 
     corporation and their youth;
       (12) preserve the memories and records of patriotic service 
     performed by the men and women of the Jewish faith and honor 
     their memory; and
       (13) shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead.

     Sec. 110104. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 110105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 110106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 110107. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) 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.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) 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.

     Sec. 110108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of New 
     York.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 110109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 110110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 110111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 110112. 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.

     CHAPTER 1103--JEWISH WAR VETERANS, U.S.A., NATIONAL MEMORIAL, 
                              INCORPORATED

Sec.
110301.  Organization.
110302.  Purposes.
110303.  Governing body.
110304.  Powers.
110305.  Restrictions.
110306.  Principal office.
110307.  Records and inspection.
110308.  Service of process.
110309.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
110310.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 110301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Jewish War Veterans, U.S.A., National 
     Memorial, Incorporated (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation''), is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be a nonprofit corporation incorporated and 
     domiciled in the District of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 110302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to maintain and conduct a national memorial and museum 
     dedicated to and commemorating the service and sacrifice by 
     Americans of the Jewish faith in the armed forces of the 
     United States during the period of war;
       (2) to gather, collate, edit, publish, and exhibit 
     memorabilia, information, records, military awards, 
     decorations, citations, and similar items, to preserve the 
     memories and records of patriotic service performed by men 
     and women of the Jewish faith while in the armed forces of 
     the United States in time of war; and
       (3) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of all Americans 
     by encouraging the study of the military and naval history of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 110303. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     corporation, the board is responsible for the general 
     policies and program of the corporation. The board is 
     responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation. However, the board shall have at least 36 
     directors.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws, a secretary, and a treasurer.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 110304. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) make contracts;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;

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       (5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (6) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 110305. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 or officer. This subsection does 
     not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer or 
     employee in an amount approved by the executive committee of 
     the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 110306. 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 States, territories, and 
     possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 110307. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 110308. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in its 
     headquarters in the District of Columbia to receive service 
     of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the 
     agent, or mailed to the headquarters of the corporation in 
     the District of Columbia, is notice to or service on the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 110309. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 110310. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation. This section does not allow assets to be 
     distributed to an officer or employee or to inure to the 
     benefit of a private person.

                        CHAPTER 1201--[RESERVED]

         CHAPTER 1301--LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

Sec.
130101.  Organization.
130102.  Purposes.
130103.  Membership.
130104.  Governing body.
130105.  Powers.
130106.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
130107.  Restrictions.
130108.  Principal office.
130109.  Records and inspection.
130110.  Service of process.
130111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130112.  Annual report.
130113.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 130101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Ladies of the Grand Army of the 
     Republic (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 130102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the 
     Republic and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
       (2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and 
     making available for research, documents and records 
     pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members;
       (3) to cooperate in doing honor to all those who have 
     served our country patriotically in any way;
       (4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the 
     true history of our country, and the love and honor of our 
     flag;
       (5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken 
     loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
       (6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American 
     principles of representative government, equal rights, and 
     impartial justice for all.

     Sec. 130103. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--(1) Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (2) Eligibility for membership is limited to female blood 
     relatives of an individual who--
       (A) served at any time during the period April 12, 1861, 
     through April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in--
       (i) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-
     Cutter Service; or
       (ii) a State regiment that was called into active service 
     and was subject to orders of United States general officers 
     during that period; and
       (B) was honorably discharged from, or died in, that 
     service.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote on each matter 
     submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.

     Sec. 130104. Governing body

       (a) National Convention.--(1) The national convention is 
     the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
       (2) The national convention is composed of officers and 
     elected representatives from the States and other local 
     subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of 
     the corporation must be representative of the membership at 
     large and may not permit concentration of control in a 
     limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not 
     representative of the membership at large.
       (3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in 
     the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or 
     possession of the United States.
       (b) Officers.--The titles, manner of selection, term of 
     office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 130105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 130106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the 
     exclusive right to use the name ``Ladies of the Grand Army of 
     the Republic''. The corporation has the exclusive right to 
     use and to allow others to use seals, emblems, and badges the 
     corporation adopts.

     Sec. 130107. Restrictions

       (a)  Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     agent as such may not contribute to a political party or 
     candidate for public office.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member during the life of the 
     corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an 
     officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in 
     amounts approved by the council of administration of the 
     corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or employee. Members of the council of 
     administration who vote for or assent to making a loan or 
     advance to an officer or employee, and officers who 
     participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and 
     severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 130108. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the 
     corporation. 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.

     Sec. 130109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account; and
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions 
     and council of administration.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 130110. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive

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     service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service 
     on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, 
     is notice to or service on the corporation.

     Sec. 130111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 130112. 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 on the proceedings of the national 
     convention. The report may not be printed as a public 
     document.

     Sec. 130113. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the council of administration, 
     but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

    CHAPTER 1303--LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
                              INCORPORATED

Sec.
130301.  Organization.
130302.  Principles and purposes.
130303.  Membership.
130304.  Governing body.
130305.  Powers.
130306.  Restrictions.
130307.  Principal office.
130308.  Records and inspection.
130309.  Service of process.
130310.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130311.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 130301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Legion of Valor of the United States 
     of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation''), is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.
       (d) References to Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the 
     United States of America, Incorporated.--Any reference to the 
     Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of 
     America, Incorporated, is deemed to refer to the Legion of 
     Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated.

     Sec. 130302. Principles and purposes

       (a) Principles.--The principles underlying the corporation 
     are patriotic allegiance to the United States of America, 
     fidelity to the constitution and law of the United States, 
     the security of civil liberty, and the permanence of free 
     institutions.
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to cherish the memories of the valiant deeds in arms 
     for which the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished 
     Service Cross, the Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross are 
     the insignia;
       (2) to promote true fellowship among its members;
       (3) to advance the best interests of members of the armed 
     forces of the United States of America;
       (4) to extend all possible relief to needy members of the 
     corporation and their widows and children; and
       (5) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth by 
     encouraging the study of the patriotic, military, and naval 
     history of our Nation.

     Sec. 130303. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--An individual is eligible for active 
     membership in the corporation if the individual--
       (1) is of good moral character; and
       (2) has received a Congressional Medal of Honor, a 
     Distinguished Service Cross, a Navy Cross, or an Air Force 
     Cross awarded for acts of extraordinary heroism in connection 
     with military or naval operations against an armed enemy, or 
     for heroism of a specially distinguished character, as a 
     member of the armed forces of the United States or any 
     foreign country.
       (b) Extension of Eligibility to Parents and Descendants.--
     The corporation may extend eligibility for membership, either 
     active or associate, to parents 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 (except an associate member) has 
     one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of 
     the members.

     Sec. 130304. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     corporation, the board is responsible for the general 
     policies and program of the corporation. The board is 
     responsible for all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation. However, the board shall have at least 10 
     directors.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     commander, a senior vice commander, a junior vice commander, 
     a chaplain, an adjutant and quartermaster, a judge advocate, 
     an inspector, a surgeon, a historian, and any aides-de-camp 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 130305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) make contracts;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (6) charge and collect membership dues; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 130306. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an 
     officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of 
     the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 130307. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in a place 
     decided by the board of directors. 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.

     Sec. 130308. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 130309. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 130310. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 130311. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

           CHAPTER 1305--LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INCORPORATED

Sec.
130501.  Organization.
130502.  Purposes.
130503.  Membership.
130504.  Governing body.
130505.  Powers.
130506.  Exclusive right to name and emblems.
130507.  Restrictions.
130508.  Principal office.
130509.  Records and inspection.
130510.  Statement required in audit report.
130511.  Service of process.
130512.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130513.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 130501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Little League Baseball, Incorporated 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 130502. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist 
     in all lawful ways the interest of young people who 
     participate in Little League baseball;
       (2) to help and voluntarily assist young people in 
     developing qualities of citizenship and sportsmanship; and

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       (3) using the disciplines of the native American game of 
     baseball, to teach spirit and competitive will to win, 
     physical fitness through individual sacrifice, the values of 
     team play, and wholesome well being through healthy social 
     association with other youngsters under proper leadership.

     Sec. 130503. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member (except an honorary or associate 
     member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a 
     meeting of the members.

     Sec. 130504. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     corporation, the board is responsible for the general 
     policies and program of the corporation. The board is 
     responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation. However, the board shall have at least 13 
     directors.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board of directors, a president, a vice 
     president, and a secretary-treasurer. Their duties are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (2) The officers shall be elected annually at the annual 
     meeting of the corporation.

     Sec. 130505. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt, alter, and display seals, emblems, and badges;
       (4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, 
     employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation 
     require;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription 
     fees;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 130506. Exclusive right to name and emblems

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow 
     others to use the names ``Little League'' and ``Little 
     Leaguer'' and the official Little League emblem or any 
     colorable simulation of that emblem. This section does not 
     affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 130507. 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, 
     officer, or agent as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     assist any political party or candidate for office.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income and 
     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 corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved 
     by the board of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 130508. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Williamsport, Pennsylvania, or another place decided by the 
     board of directors. However, the activities of the 
     corporation may be conducted throughout the world.

     Sec. 130509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 130510. 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.

     Sec. 130511. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 130512. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 130513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but 
     consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

                   CHAPTER 1401--MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

Sec.
140101.  Organization.
140102.  Purposes.
140103.  Powers.
140104.  Annual report.

     Sec. 140101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Marine Corps League (in this chapter, 
     the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 140102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to preserve the traditions and to promote the interests 
     of the United States Marine Corps;
       (2) to band those who, on August 4, 1937, were serving in 
     the United States Marine Corps and those who have been 
     honorably discharged from that service together in fellowship 
     that they may effectively promote the ideals of American 
     freedom and democracy;
       (3) to fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to 
     encourage them to serve as ably as citizens as they have 
     served the Nation under arms;
       (4) to hold sacred the history and memory of the men who 
     have given their lives to the Nation;
       (5) to foster love for the principles which they have 
     supported by blood and valor since the founding of the 
     Republic;
       (6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions;
       (7) to create a bond of comradeship between those in 
     service and those who have returned to civil life;
       (8) to aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all 
     marines and former marines as well as to their widows and 
     orphans; and
       (9) to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine 
     Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of 
     historical occasions of peculiar interest to marines.

     Sec. 140103. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) appoint or elect officers and agents;
       (4) choose a board of trustees, consisting of at least 5 
     but not more than 15 individuals, to conduct the business and 
     exercise the powers of the corporation;
       (5) establish and maintain offices to conduct its 
     activities;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) charge and collect membership dues and receive 
     contributions of money or property to be devoted to carrying 
     out the purposes of the corporation;
       (8) sue and be sued; and
       (9) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 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.

 CHAPTER 1403--THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES 
                               OF AMERICA

Sec.
140301.  Organization.
140302.  Purposes.
140303.  Powers.
140304.  Exclusive right to name.
140305.  Annual report.

     Sec. 140301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The Military Chaplains Association of 
     the United States of America (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 140302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and 
     morality of our Nation;
       (2) to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and 
     friendship of our military service;
       (3) to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all 
     members and veterans of the armed forces;
       (4) to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
       (5) to promote justice, peace, and good will.

     Sec. 140303. Powers

       The corporation may--

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       (1) make its own organization, including its constitution, 
     bylaws, and regulations;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its 
     activities;
       (4) appoint or elect officers and agents;
       (5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the 
     business and exercise the powers of the corporation;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) publish a magazine and other publications;
       (8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription 
     fees;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 140304. Exclusive right to name

       The corporation and its area, State, and local chapters 
     have the exclusive right to use the name ``The Military 
     Chaplains Association of the United States of America''.

     Sec. 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.

 CHAPTER 1405--MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES 
                        OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

Sec.
140501.  Organization.
140502.  Principles and purposes.
140503.  Membership.
140504.  Governing body.
140505.  Powers.
140506.  Restrictions.
140507.  Principal office.
140508.  Records and inspection.
140509.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
140510.  Service of process.
140511.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 140501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Military Order of the Purple Heart of 
     the United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, 
     the ``corporation''), is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 140502. Principles and purposes

       (a) Principles.--The principles underlying the corporation 
     are patriotic allegiance to the United States, fidelity to 
     the Constitution and laws of the United States, the security 
     of civil liberty, and the permanence of free institutions.
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the corporation are 
     educational, fraternal, historical, and patriotic, 
     perpetuating the principles of liberty and justice which have 
     created the United States, by--
       (1) commemorating all national patriotic holidays;
       (2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the 
     United States and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
       (3) preserving and strengthening comradeship and patriotism 
     among its members;
       (4) assisting, comforting, and aiding all needy and 
     distressed members and their dependents;
       (5) giving needed hospital and service work through its 
     Department of Veterans Affairs certified service officers;
       (6) cooperating with other civic and patriotic 
     organizations having worthy objectives;
       (7) keeping alive the achievements and memory of our 
     country's founders;
       (8) ever cherishing the memory of General George 
     Washington, who founded the Purple Heart at his headquarters 
     at Newburgh-on-the-Hudson on August 7, 1782;
       (9) influencing and teaching our citizenry, in a loyal 
     appreciation of the heritages of American citizenship, with 
     its responsibilities and privileges; and
       (10) preserving and defending the United States from all 
     enemies.

     Sec. 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 parents 
     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.

     Sec. 140504. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     corporation, the board is responsible for the general 
     policies and program of the corporation. The board is 
     responsible for all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation. However, the board shall have at least 18 
     directors.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     commander, a senior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant, 
     a finance officer, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, 
     a historian, and other elected officers as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 140505. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) make contracts;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (6) charge and collect membership dues; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 140506. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an 
     officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of 
     the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 140507. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the national 
     executive board. 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.

     Sec. 140508. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 140509. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 140510. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 140511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

             CHAPTER 1407--MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS

Sec.
140701.  Definition.
140702.  Organization.
140703.  Purposes.
140704.  Membership.
140705.  Governing body.
140706.  Powers.
140707.  Restrictions.
140708.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
140709.  Records and inspection.
140710.  Service of process.
140711.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
140712.  Annual report.

     Sec. 140701. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 140702. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Military Order of the World Wars (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.

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       (b) Expiration of Charter.--The charter granted by this 
     chapter expires if the corporation fails to comply with any 
     provision of--
       (1) its bylaws or articles of incorporation;
       (2) this chapter; or
       (3) the laws of the District of Columbia that apply to 
     corporations such as the corporation recognized under this 
     chapter.

     Sec. 140703. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and bylaws and include--
       (1) promoting military service associations;
       (2) promoting patriotic education and military, naval, and 
     air science;
       (3) defending the honor and integrity of the United States 
     Government and the Constitution;
       (4) fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the 
     armed forces;
       (5) encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of 
     national security; and
       (6) encouraging the commemoration of military service and 
     the establishment of war memorials.

     Sec. 140704. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the articles of 
     incorporation and bylaws.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
     disability, age, or national origin.

     Sec. 140705. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a 
     director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of 
     race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national 
     origin.

     Sec. 140706. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 140707. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) 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.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 140708. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 140709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 140710. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 140711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 140712. 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.

        CHAPTER 1501--NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Sec.
150101.  Definition.
150102.  Organization.
150103.  Purposes.
150104.  Services to United States Government.
150105.  Membership.
150106.  Governing body.
150107.  Powers.
150108.  Restrictions.
150109.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
150110.  Records and inspection.
150111.  Service of process.
150112.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150113.  Annual report.

     Sec. 150101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 150102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Academy of Public 
     Administration (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), 
     incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 150103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) evaluating the structure, administration, operation, 
     and program performance of Federal and other governments and 
     government agencies, anticipating, identifying, and analyzing 
     significant problems, and suggesting timely corrective 
     action;
       (2) foreseeing and examining critical emerging issues in 
     governance, and formulating practical approaches to their 
     resolution;
       (3) assessing the effectiveness, structure, administration, 
     and implications for governance of present or proposed public 
     programs, policies, and processes, and recommending specific 
     changes;
       (4) advising on the relationship of Federal, State, 
     regional, and local governments, and increasing public 
     officials', citizens', and scholars' understanding of 
     requirements and opportunities for sound governance and how 
     these can be effectively met; and
       (5) demonstrating by the conduct of its affairs a 
     commitment to the highest professional standards of ethics 
     and scholarship.

     Sec. 150104. Services to United States Government

       On request of the United States Government, the corporation 
     shall investigate, examine, experiment, and report on any 
     subject of government. The actual expense of the 
     investigation, examination, experimentation, and report shall 
     be paid by the Government from appropriations available for 
     that purpose.

     Sec. 150105. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 150106. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 150107. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 150108. 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 member in an amount 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 Authorization.--
     Except by agreement, the corporation may not claim 
     congressional approval or the authority of the United States 
     Government for any of its activities.

     Sec. 150109. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the 
     District of Columbia.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 150110. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

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     Sec. 150111. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 150112. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

               CHAPTER 1503--NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Sec.
150301.  Federal charter.
150302.  Powers.
150303.  Services to United States Government.
150304.  Annual meeting.

     Sec. 150301. Federal charter

       National Academy of Sciences (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.

     Sec. 150302. Powers

       (a) General.--The corporation may--
       (1) make its own organization, including adopting a 
     constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
       (2) provide for the election of domestic and foreign 
     members, their division into classes, and other matters 
     needful or usual in such an institution;
       (3) fill vacancies; and
       (4) report its actions under this subsection to Congress.
       (b) Property.--(1) The corporation may--
       (A) receive property by devise, bequest, donation, or 
     otherwise;
       (B) hold the property absolutely or in trust;
       (C) manage and invest the property as provided in the 
     constitution of the corporation; and
       (D) use the property and income from the property to carry 
     out the purposes of the corporation, subject to instructions 
     of donors.
       (2) Congress at any time may limit the amount of real 
     estate the corporation may acquire and the amount of time it 
     may be held.

     Sec. 150303. Services to United States Government

       On request of the United States Government, the corporation 
     shall investigate, examine, experiment, and report on any 
     subject of science or art. The corporation may not receive 
     compensation for services to the Government, but the actual 
     expense of the investigation, examination, experimentation, 
     and report shall be paid by the Government from an 
     appropriation for that purpose.

     Sec. 150304. Annual meeting

       The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place 
     designated by the corporation.

   CHAPTER 1505--NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SOCIETIES, WASHINGTON, 
                          DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Sec.
150501.  Definition.
150502.  Organization.
150503.  Purposes.
150504.  Membership.
150505.  Governing body.
150506.  Powers.
150507.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
150508.  Restrictions.
150509.  Headquarters and principal office.
150510.  Records and inspection.
150511.  Service of process.
150512.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150513.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 150501. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 150502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Conference of State 
     Societies, Washington, District of Columbia (in this chapter, 
     the ``corporation''), is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 150503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to promote friendly and cooperative relations between 
     the State and territorial societies in the District of 
     Columbia;
       (2) to foster, participate in, and encourage educational, 
     cultural, charitable, civic, and patriotic programs and 
     activities in the District of Columbia and surrounding 
     communities; and
       (3) to act as contact agent with States for carrying out 
     State and national programs.

     Sec. 150504. Membership

       The membership of the corporation consists of the members 
     of the State and territorial societies in the District of 
     Columbia. Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the bylaws and regulations of 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 150505. Governing body

       (a) Board of Representatives.--(1) The board of 
     representatives is the governing body of the corporation. The 
     board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.
       (2) The board consists of one representative from each 
     State society and territorial society in the District of 
     Columbia. Each member of the board has one vote.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, a first vice president, a second vice president, a 
     secretary, an assistant secretary, a treasurer, an assistant 
     treasurer, a historian, and other officers designated by the 
     board.
       (2) The officers shall be elected by the board at an annual 
     meeting and serve for a term of one year.

     Sec. 150506. Powers

       The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and 
     articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is 
     incorporated, including the power to--
       (1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt emblems and badges;
       (4) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities 
     of the corporation require;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications 
     consistent with the purposes of the corporation;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 150507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``National Conference of State Societies, Washington, 
     District of Columbia'' and seals, emblems, and badges the 
     corporation adopts.

     Sec. 150508. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a 
     political party or candidate for elective public office. The 
     corporation may not carry on propaganda.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member except on dissolution or 
     final liquidation of the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or member of the board of representatives. 
     Officers and members of the board who vote for or assent to 
     making a loan or advance to an officer or member of the 
     board, and officers or members of the board who participate 
     in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally 
     liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or 
     advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 150509. Headquarters and principal office

       The headquarters and 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 States, 
     territories, and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 150510. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     representatives, and committees having any of the authority 
     of its board of representatives; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 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 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.

     Sec. 150512. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 150513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be divided

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     equally among the State and territorial societies in the 
     District of Columbia.

            CHAPTER 1507--NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CITIZENSHIP

Sec.
150701.  Organization.
150702.  Purposes.
150703.  Membership.
150704.  National officers.
150705.  Board of directors.
150706.  Powers.
150707.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
150708.  Restrictions.
150709.  Headquarters and principal office.
150710.  Records and inspection.
150711.  Service of process.
150712.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150713.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 150701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Conference on Citizenship 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 150702. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to hold an annual national conference on citizenship on 
     or about ``Citizenship Day'', September 17;
       (2) to assist in the development of more dynamic procedures 
     for making citizenship more effective, including the 
     promotion and encouragement of local, State, and regional 
     citizenship conferences; and
       (3) to indicate the ways and means by which various 
     organizations may contribute concretely to the development of 
     a more active, alert, enlightened, conscientious, and 
     progressive citizenry in our country.

     Sec. 150703. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Membership in the corporation is confined 
     to agencies and organizations. Except as provided in this 
     chapter, the rights and privileges of members are as provided 
     in the bylaws.
       (b) Voting.--Each agency or organization sending delegates 
     to, and participating in, the annual national conference on 
     citizenship has one vote in the conduct of the business of 
     the conference.

     Sec. 150704. National officers

       (a) National Officers.--The national officers of the 
     corporation are a president, a first vice president, a second 
     vice president, a third vice president, a secretary, and a 
     treasurer. The president is chairman of the board of 
     directors and of the executive committee described in section 
     150705(d) of this title.
       (b) Election.--The national officers are elected biennially 
     from among the officers and members of the member agencies 
     and organizations participating in the annual national 
     conference on citizenship, by a majority vote of the agencies 
     and organizations sending delegates to, and participating in, 
     the conference.

     Sec. 150705. Board of directors

       (a) General.--The board of directors is the governing body 
     of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers 
     granted to the corporation.
       (b) Number and Election.--The number of directors and their 
     term of office are as provided in the bylaws, except that the 
     board shall have at least 10 members (including ex officio 
     members). The directors are elected from among the officers 
     and members of the member agencies and organizations 
     participating in the annual national conference on 
     citizenship, by a majority vote of the agencies and 
     organizations sending delegates to, and participating in, the 
     conference.
       (c) Meetings.--The board shall hold an annual meeting at a 
     time and place as may be provided in the bylaws. The annual 
     report of the board shall be presented at the annual meeting. 
     Special meetings of the board may be called as provided in 
     the bylaws.
       (d) Executive Committee.--The board shall designate 3 of 
     its own members, who together with the president and the 3 
     vice presidents constitute the executive committee. When the 
     board is not in session, the executive committee has the 
     powers of the board subject to the board's direction and may 
     authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all 
     papers that require it.
       (e) Executive Director and Professional Staff.--The 
     executive committee shall select an executive director for 
     the corporation, who shall have the qualifications and terms 
     of employment decided by the committee. The executive 
     director shall nominate other professional staff members, who 
     must be approved by the executive committee.

     Sec. 150706. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs, 
     including the establishment and maintenance of local and 
     State conferences on citizenship;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt emblems and badges;
       (4) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) use corporate funds to give prizes or awards to 
     citizens for outstanding contributions toward the achievement 
     of the purposes of the corporation;
       (9) publish a magazine and other publications consistent 
     with the purposes of the corporation;
       (10) sue and be sued; and
       (11) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 150707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``National Conference on Citizenship'' and seals, emblems, 
     and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 150708. 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, 
     officer, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     assist a political party or candidate for elective public 
     office, or advocate, sponsor, or promote legislation in the 
     Congress of the United States or in the legislature of a 
     State.
       (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 except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the executive committee from 
     adopting terms of employment of the executive director as 
     provided in section 150705(e) of this title.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 150709. Headquarters and principal office

       The headquarters and principal office of the corporation 
     shall be in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia. 
     However, the activities of the corporation are not confined 
     to the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia but may 
     be conducted throughout the States, territories, and 
     possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 150710. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its annual national 
     conference, board of directors, and committees having any of 
     the authority of its board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 150711. Service of process

       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 business address of the agent, is notice to 
     or service on the corporation.

     Sec. 150712. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 150713. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be transferred by the board of directors to a recognized 
     agency or agencies engaged in the furtherance and advancement 
     of citizenship.

CHAPTER 1509--NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS

Sec.
150901.  Organization.
150902.  Purposes.
150903.  Membership.
150904.  Governing body.
150905.  Powers.
150906.  Restrictions.
150907.  Principal office.
150908.  Records and inspection.
150909.  Statement required in audit report.
150910.  Service of process.
150911.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150912.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 150901. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Council on Radiation 
     Protection and Measurements (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 150902. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to collect, analyze, develop, and disseminate in the 
     public interest information and recommendations about--

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       (A) protection against radiation; and
       (B) radiation measurements, quantities, and units, 
     particularly those concerned with protection against 
     radiation;
       (2) to provide a means by which organizations concerned 
     with the scientific and related aspects of protection against 
     radiation and of radiation quantities, units, and 
     measurements may cooperate for effective use of their 
     combined resources, and to stimulate the work of those 
     organizations;
       (3) to develop basic concepts about--
       (A) radiation quantities, units, and measurements;
       (B) the application of those concepts; and
       (C) protection against radiation; and
       (4) to cooperate with the International Commission on 
     Radiological Protection, the Federal Radiation Council, the 
     International Commission on Radiological Units and 
     Measurements, and other national and international 
     organizations, governmental and private, concerned with 
     radiation quantities, units, and measurements and with 
     protection against radiation.

     Sec. 150903. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Voting.--Each member (except an honorary or associate 
     member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a 
     meeting of the members.

     Sec. 150904. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     corporation, the board is responsible for the general 
     policies and program of the corporation. The board is 
     responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The selection of directors and their term of office are 
     as provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a 
     treasurer, and other officers as provided in the bylaws. 
     Their duties are as provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 150905. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, 
     employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation 
     require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 150906. 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, 
     officer, or agent as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     assist a political party or candidate for office.
       (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 corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved 
     by the board of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 150907. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. However, the activities of the corporation may be 
     conducted throughout the world.

     Sec. 150908. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 150910. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 150911. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 150912. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but 
     consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in 
     compliance with the bylaws.

   CHAPTER 1511--NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec.
151101.  Organization.
151102.  Purposes.
151103.  Membership.
151104.  Governing body.
151105.  Powers.
151106.  Tax exemption.
151107.  Principal office.
151108.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

     Sec. 151101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Education Association of the 
     United States (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation.--The corporation is declared to 
     be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 151102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to elevate the character and advance the interests of 
     the profession of teaching; and
       (2) to promote the cause of education in the United States.

     Sec. 151103. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights, obligations, and designation of classes of members 
     are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 151104. Governing body

       (a) Officers.--The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a 
     treasurer, and the members of a board of directors, an 
     executive committee, and any other boards, councils, and 
     committees, and other officers, as provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Additional Provisions.--Except as provided in this 
     chapter, the manner of selection, term of office, powers, and 
     duties of the officers, boards, councils, and committees are 
     as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws may provide other and 
     different provisions as to the names and numbers of the 
     officers, boards, councils, and committees.

     Sec. 151105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property to 
     carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (4) accept and administer a trust for educational purposes;
       (5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (6) sue and be sued in any court of the United States, or 
     other court of competent jurisdiction.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 151107. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia. However, the activities of the 
     corporation may be conducted, and offices may be maintained, 
     throughout the United States in accordance with the bylaws.

     Sec. 151108. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

         CHAPTER 1513--NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION

Sec.
151301.  Organization.
151302.  Purposes.
151303.  Board of directors.
151304.  Officers and employees.
151305.  Powers.
151306.  Principal office.
151307.  Provision and acceptance of support by Administrator.
151308.  Service of process.

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151309.  Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief.
151310.  Immunity of United States Government.
151311.  Annual report.

     Sec. 151301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Fallen Firefighters 
     Foundation (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Nature of Corporation and Place of Incorporation.--The 
     corporation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated under the laws of Maryland and is not an agency 
     or establishment of the United States Government.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 151302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) primarily to encourage, accept, and administer private 
     gifts of property for the benefit of the National Fallen 
     Firefighters' Memorial and the annual memorial service 
     associated with it;
       (2) to provide financial assistance to families of fallen 
     firefighters for transportation to and lodging at non-Federal 
     facilities during the annual memorial service;
       (3) to assist State and local efforts to recognize 
     firefighters who die in the line of duty; and
       (4) to provide scholarships and other financial assistance 
     for educational purposes and job training for the spouses and 
     children of fallen firefighters.

     Sec. 151303. Board of directors

       (a) General.--The board of directors is the governing body 
     of the corporation.
       (b) Members and Appointment.--(1) The Administrator of the 
     United States Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency 
     Management Agency is an ex officio nonvoting member of the 
     board. The Administrator appoints the voting members of the 
     board.
       (2) The board consists of the following 9 voting members:
       (A) one active volunteer firefighter;
       (B) one active career firefighter;
       (C) one United States Government firefighter; and
       (D) six individuals who have a demonstrated interest in the 
     fire service.
       (3) The terms of office of the voting members are 6 years 
     (except for the initial members). The terms shall be 
     staggered so that the terms of 3 members expire every 2 
     years.
       (4) A vacancy on the board shall be filled within 60 days 
     in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
       (c) Chairman.--The Chairman shall be elected by the board 
     from its voting members for a 2-year term.
       (d) Quorum.--A majority of the current membership of the 
     board is a quorum.
       (e) Meetings.--The board shall meet at the call of the 
     chairman at least once a year. If a member of the board 
     misses 3 consecutive meetings, that member may be removed 
     from the board and that vacancy may be filled as provided in 
     subsection (b)(4) of this section.
       (f ) Status and Compensation.--Members of the board--
       (1) are not officers or employees of the United States 
     Government; and
       (2) serve without compensation.
       (g) Liability of Directors.--Members of the board are not 
     personally liable, except for gross negligence.

     Sec. 151304. Officers and employees

       (a) Appointment.--The board of directors may appoint not 
     more than 2 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) are not 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 the annual rate of basic 
     pay for level GS-15 of the General Schedule under section 
     5107 of title 5.

     Sec. 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 the State of 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.

     Sec. 151306. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Maryland. However, the corporation may conduct business 
     throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the 
     United States.

     Sec. 151307. Provision and acceptance of support by 
       Administrator

       (a) Provision by Administrator.--(1) The Administrator of 
     the United States Fire Administration of the Federal 
     Emergency Management Agency--
       (A) may provide personnel, facilities, and other 
     administrative services to the corporation; and
       (B) shall require and accept reimbursements for these 
     personnel, facilities, and services.
       (2) Reimbursements under paragraph (1) of this subsection 
     shall be deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the 
     appropriations then current and chargeable for the cost of 
     providing the services.
       (3) Notwithstanding any other law, United States Government 
     personnel and stationery may not be used to solicit funding 
     for the corporation.
       (b) Acceptance by Administrator.--The Administrator may 
     accept, without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter 
     III of chapter 53 of title 5 and related regulations, the 
     services of the corporation and its directors, officers, and 
     employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized 
     under this chapter, without compensation from the 
     Administration.

     Sec. 151308. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive 
     service of process for the corporation.

     Sec. 151309. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable 
       relief

       The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United 
     States District Court for the District of Columbia for 
     appropriate equitable relief if the corporation--
       (1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or 
     policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 
     151302 of this title; or
       (2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its 
     obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.

     Sec. 151310. Immunity of United States Government

       The United States Government is not liable for any debts, 
     defaults, acts, or omissions of the corporation. The full 
     faith and credit of the Government does not extend to any 
     obligation of the corporation.

     Sec. 151311. Annual report

       Not later than 4 months after the end of each fiscal year, 
     the corporation shall submit a report to the appropriate 
     committees of Congress on the activities of the corporation 
     during the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement 
     of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.

            CHAPTER 1515--NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS

Sec.
151501.  Definition.
151502.  Organization.
151503.  Purposes.
151504.  Membership.
151505.  Governing body.
151506.  Powers.
151507.  Restrictions.
151508.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
151509.  Records and inspection.
151510.  Service of process.
151511.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
151512.  Annual report.

     Sec. 151501. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 151502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Federation of Music Clubs 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), incorporated in 
     Illinois, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 151503. Purposes

       (a) Specific Purposes.--The purposes of the corporation are 
     as provided in the articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) bringing into working relations with one another, music 
     clubs and other musical organizations and individuals 
     associated with musical activity for the purpose of 
     developing and maintaining high musical standards;
       (2) aiding and encouraging musical education; and
       (3) promoting American music and American artists 
     throughout the United States and the world.
       (b) Patriotic, Civic, and Historical Organization.--The 
     corporation shall function as a patriotic, civic, and 
     historical organization as authorized by the laws of each 
     State in which it is incorporated.

     Sec. 151504. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 151505. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of the 
     officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

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     Sec. 151506. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 151507. 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 151508. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of 
     Illinois.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 151509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 151510. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 151511. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

          CHAPTER 1517--NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION

Sec.
151701.  Organization.
151702.  Purposes.
151703.  Board of directors.
151704.  Officers and employees.
151705.  Powers.
151706.  Principal office.
151707.  Provision and acceptance of support by Librarian of Congress.
151708.  Service of process.
151709.  Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief.
151710.  Immunity of United States Government.
151711.  Authorization of appropriations.
151712.  Annual report.

     Sec. 151701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Film Preservation Foundation 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Nature of Corporation.--The corporation is a charitable 
     and nonprofit corporation and is not an agency or 
     establishment of the United States Government.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 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;
       (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.

     Sec. 151703. 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 
     is an ex officio nonvoting member of the board. The Librarian 
     appoints the directors to the board.
       (2)(A) The board consists of 9 directors.
       (B) Each director must be a United States citizen.
       (C) At least 6 directors must be knowledgeable or 
     experienced in film production, distribution, preservation, 
     or restoration, including 2 who are sitting members of the 
     National Film Preservation Board. These 6 directors must, to 
     the extent practicable, represent diverse points of view from 
     the film community, including motion picture producers, 
     creative artists, nonprofit and public archivists, 
     historians, film critics, theater owners, and laboratory and 
     university personnel.
       (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. An 
     individual may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
       (5) A vacancy on the board shall be filled within 60 days 
     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.--A majority of the current membership of the 
     board is a quorum.
       (e) Meetings.--The board shall meet at the call of the 
     Librarian or the chair at least once each year. If a director 
     misses 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, the 
     director may be removed from the board by the Librarian and 
     that vacancy may be filled as provided in subsection (b) of 
     this section.
       (f ) Compensation and Reimbursement.--Directors serve 
     without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and 
     necessary travel and subsistence expenses incurred in 
     performing duties for the corporation.
       (g) Liability of Directors.--Directors are not personally 
     liable, except for gross negligence.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 151705. 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 District of Columbia, 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.

     Sec. 151706. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia. However, the corporation may conduct 
     business

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     throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the 
     United States.

     Sec. 151707. Provision and acceptance of support by Librarian 
       of Congress

       (a) Provision by Librarian.--(1) The Librarian of Congress 
     may provide personnel, facilities, and other administrative 
     services to the corporation. Administrative services may 
     include reimbursement of expenses under section 151703(f ) of 
     this title, at rates not exceeding the applicable per diem 
     rates for the United States Government.
       (2) The corporation shall reimburse the Librarian for 
     support provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection. 
     Amounts reimbursed shall be deposited in the Treasury to the 
     credit of the appropriations then current and chargeable for 
     the cost of providing the support.
       (b) Acceptance by Librarian.--The Librarian may accept, 
     without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of 
     chapter 53 of title 5 and related regulations, the services 
     of the corporation and its directors, officers, and employees 
     as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this 
     chapter, without compensation from the Library of Congress.

     Sec. 151708. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive 
     service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service 
     on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, 
     is notice to or service on the corporation.

     Sec. 151709. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable 
       relief

       The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United 
     States District Court for the District of Columbia for 
     appropriate equitable relief if the corporation--
       (1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or 
     policy that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 
     151702 of this title; or
       (2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its 
     obligations under this chapter or threatens to do so.

     Sec. 151710. Immunity of United States Government

       The United States Government is not liable for any debts, 
     defaults, acts, or omissions of the corporation. The full 
     faith and credit of the Government does not extend to any 
     obligation of the corporation.

     Sec. 151711. Authorization of appropriations

       (a) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     to the Library of Congress amounts necessary to carry out 
     this chapter, not to exceed $250,000 for each of the fiscal 
     years ending September 30, 2000-2003. These amounts are to be 
     made available to the corporation to match 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 administrative expenses of the corporation, 
     including salaries, travel, transportation, and overhead 
     expenses.

     Sec. 151712. Annual report

       As soon as practicable 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, 
     including a complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, 
     and investments.

           CHAPTER 1519--NATIONAL FUND FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION

Sec.
151901.  Organization.
151902.  Purposes.
151903.  Membership.
151904.  Governing body.
151905.  Powers.
151906.  Restrictions.
151907.  Principal office.
151908.  Records and inspection.
151909.  Service of process.
151910.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
151911.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 151901. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Fund for Medical Education 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 151902. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are to raise from private 
     sources, administer, and disperse funds for medical 
     education, and in carrying out those purposes, to take other 
     appropriate action to promote--
       (1) the interpretation of the needs of medical education to 
     the American public;
       (2) the encouragement of the growth, development, and 
     advancement of constantly improving standards and methods in 
     the education and training of all medical personnel in the 
     United States; and
       (3) the preservation of academic freedom in the 
     institutions of medical education.

     Sec. 151903. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member (except an honorary, sustaining, 
     or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to 
     a vote at a meeting of the members.

     Sec. 151904. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the 
     general policies and program of the corporation and for the 
     control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation. However--
       (A) the corporation shall have at least 15 but not more 
     than 25 directors; and
       (B) at least 4 of the directors shall be members of the 
     medical profession.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board of directors, a president, one of more 
     vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a 
     secretary, a treasurer, and one or more assistant secretaries 
     and assistant treasurers as provided in the constitution and 
     bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 151905. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 151906. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board 
     of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for 
     or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan 
     or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the 
     corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is 
     repaid.

     Sec. 151907. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in New 
     York, New York, or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. 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.

     Sec. 151908. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 151909. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 151910. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 151911. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

         CHAPTER 1521--NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

Sec.
152101.  Definition.

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152102.  Organization.
152103.  Purposes.
152104.  Membership.
152105.  Governing body.
152106.  Powers.
152107.  Restrictions.
152108.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
152109.  Records and inspection.
152110.  Service of process.
152111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 152101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 152102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Mining Hall of Fame and 
     Museum (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), incorporated 
     in Colorado, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 152103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) honoring citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors, 
     teachers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental 
     leaders, and other individuals, who have helped to make this 
     country great by their outstanding contributions to the 
     establishment, development, advancement, or improvement of 
     mining in the United States;
       (2) perpetuating the memory of those individuals and 
     recording their contributions and achievements by the 
     erection and maintenance of buildings, monuments, and 
     edifices considered appropriate as a lasting memorial;
       (3) fostering, promoting, and encouraging a better 
     understanding of the origins and growth of mining, especially 
     in the United States, and the part mining has played in 
     changing the economic, social, and scientific aspects of our 
     country;
       (4) establishing and maintaining a library and museum for 
     collecting and preserving for posterity, the history of those 
     honored by the corporation, together with a documentation of 
     their accomplishments and contributions to mining, including 
     such items as mining pictures, paintings, books, papers, 
     documents, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and 
     things relating to those items;
       (5) cooperating with other mining organizations that are 
     actively engaged and interested in similar projects; and
       (6) engaging in any other activity necessary or proper to 
     accomplish any of the purposes in this section.

     Sec. 152104. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 152105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 152106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 152107. 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 152108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of 
     Colorado.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 152109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 152110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 152111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

                  CHAPTER 1523--NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL

Sec.
152301.  Organization.
152302.  Purposes.
152303.  Membership.
152304.  Governing body.
152305.  Powers.
152306.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152307.  Restrictions.
152308.  Principal office.
152309.  Records and inspection.
152310.  Service of process.
152311.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152312.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 152301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Music Council (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 152302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to provide the member organizations with a forum for 
     the free discussion of problems affecting national musical 
     life in this country;
       (2) to speak with one voice for music whenever an 
     authoritative expression of opinion is desirable;
       (3) to provide for the interchange of information between 
     the various member organizations;
       (4) to encourage the coordination of efforts of the member 
     organizations, thereby avoiding duplication or conflict;
       (5) to organize exploratory surveys or fact-finding 
     commissions whenever the corporation considers them necessary 
     for the solution of important problems; and
       (6) to encourage the development and appreciation of the 
     art of music and to foster the highest ethical standards in 
     the musical professions and industries.

     Sec. 152303. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member has one vote in the conduct of 
     official business of the corporation.

     Sec. 152304. Governing body

       (a) General.--(1) The board of directors is the governing 
     body of the corporation. The board may be known as an 
     Executive Committee.
       (2) The board shall consist of at least 10 individuals who 
     shall be representative of members of the corporation or 
     other individuals selected by the members of the corporation. 
     The directors shall be elected by the members of the 
     corporation annually or at another regular interval as 
     provided in the bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board, a president, one or more vice 
     presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and assistant officers 
     the board designates. The officers shall perform the duties 
     and have the powers provided in the bylaws and by the board.

     Sec. 152305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) publish a bulletin, magazine, and other publications;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, 
     scholarships, and grants to deserving composers, conductors, 
     and others for the purposes stated in section 152302 of this 
     title and for other purposes the board of directors considers 
     proper;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 152306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``National Music Council'' and

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     seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 152307. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not engage in business for 
     profit.
       (b) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation or a director, 
     officer, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     assist a political party or candidate for elective public 
     office.
       (d) 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 except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 152308. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be at the 
     place the board of directors decides. However, the activities 
     of the corporation may be conducted throughout the States, 
     territories, and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 152309. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 152310. 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 business address of 
     the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
       (b) States, Territories, and Possessions.--As a condition 
     to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this 
     chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of 
     state or other designated official of each State, territory, 
     or possession of the United States in which the corporation 
     does business, the name and address of an agent in that 
     State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or 
     demands against the corporation may be served.

     Sec. 152311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 152312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be used by the board of directors for the purposes stated in 
     section 152302 of this title or be transferred to a 
     recognized educational foundation.

                 CHAPTER 1525--NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

Sec.
152501.  Organization.
152502.  Purposes.
152503.  Membership.
152504.  Governing body.
152505.  Powers.
152506.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152507.  Restrictions.
152508.  Principal office.
152509.  Records and inspection.
152510.  Service of process.
152511.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152512.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 152501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Safety Council (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 152502. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to further, encourage, and promote methods and 
     procedures leading to increased safety, protection, and 
     health among employees, employers, and children in 
     industries, on farms, in schools and colleges, in homes, on 
     streets and highways, in recreation, and in other public and 
     private places;
       (2) to collect, correlate, publish, and disseminate 
     educational and informative reports and all other data 
     related to safety methods and procedures;
       (3) to arouse and maintain the interest of the people of 
     the United States and its territories and possessions in 
     safety and accident prevention, and to encourage the adoption 
     and institution of safety methods by all individuals, 
     corporations, and other organizations;
       (4) to organize, establish, and conduct programs, lectures, 
     conferences, and other activities for the education of all 
     individuals, corporations, and other organizations in safety 
     methods and procedures;
       (5) to organize and aid in organizing local safety chapters 
     throughout the United States and its territories and 
     possessions, and to provide organizational guidance and 
     materials to promote the national safety;
       (6) to cooperate with, enlist, and develop the cooperation 
     of and among all individuals, corporations, and other 
     organizations and agencies, public and private, engaged in, 
     interested in, or in any manner connected with, any of these 
     purposes; and
       (7) to do any lawful acts necessary, useful, suitable, 
     desirable, and proper for the furtherance and accomplishment 
     of any of these purposes.

     Sec. 152503. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member (except an honorary or sustaining 
     member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a 
     meeting of the members. The corporation may provide in its 
     constitution and bylaws for additional voting rights based on 
     dues paid.

     Sec. 152504. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the 
     corporation, the board is responsible for the general 
     policies and program of the corporation. Except as provided 
     in subsection (c) of this section, the board is responsible 
     for all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The board shall consist of at least 15 directors. Their 
     manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies) and 
     term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws 
     of the corporation.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     chairman of the board of directors, a president, 3 or more 
     vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a 
     secretary, a treasurer, and an executive vice president. 
     Their duties are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
       (2) Except for the executive vice president, the officers 
     shall be elected at the annual meeting of the corporation. 
     The executive vice president shall be elected by the board of 
     directors in the manner provided in the constitution and 
     bylaws.
       (c) Trustees.--The corporation shall have at least 15 
     trustees. Their manner of selection and term of office are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws. The trustees have 
     full power and control over contributed funds that they 
     raise.

     Sec. 152505. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt and alter seals, emblems, and badges;
       (4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, 
     employees, and agents as the activities of the corporation 
     require;
       (5) make contracts;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) publish a magazine and other publications consistent 
     with the purposes of the corporation;
       (9) charge and collect membership dues and subscription 
     fees;
       (10) receive contributions or grants of money or property 
     to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (11) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, or other 
     evidences of merit or recognition to individuals, 
     corporations, and other organizations, public or private, for 
     outstanding contributions toward the achievement of the 
     purposes of the corporation;
       (12) organize, establish, and conduct conferences on safety 
     and accident prevention;
       (13) establish and maintain offices to conduct its 
     activities, charter local, State, and regional safety 
     organizations, and establish, regulate, and discontinue 
     departmental subdivisions and local, State, and regional 
     chapters in appropriate places throughout the United States 
     and its territories and possessions;
       (14) sue and be sued; and
       (15) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 152506. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions and regional, 
     State, and local chapters have the exclusive right to use the 
     name ``National Safety Council''. The corporation has the 
     exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, 
     emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does 
     not affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 152507. 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, 
     officer, or agent as such may

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     not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or 
     candidate for public office.
       (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 except on 
     dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an 
     officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 152508. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Chicago, Illinois, or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. 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.

     Sec. 152509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 152510. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 152511. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 152512. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

         CHAPTER 1527--NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM, INCORPORATED

Sec.
152701.  Definition.
152702.  Organization.
152703.  Purposes.
152704.  Membership.
152705.  Governing body.
152706.  Powers.
152707.  Restrictions.
152708.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
152709.  Records and inspection.
152710.  Service of process.
152711.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152712.  Annual report.

     Sec. 152701. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 152702. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Ski Patrol System, 
     Incorporated (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), 
     incorporated in New York and Colorado, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 152703. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to promote, in every way, patriotic, scientific, 
     educational, and civic improvement activities and public 
     safety in skiing, by such means as the dissemination of 
     information and the formation of volunteer local patrols 
     consisting of competent skiers trained in first aid for the 
     purpose of preventing accidents and rendering speedy 
     assistance to individuals sustaining accidents; and
       (2) to solicit contributions of money, services, and other 
     property for, and generally to encourage and assist in 
     carrying out, these purposes in every way.

     Sec. 152704. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 152705. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 152706. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 152707. 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.

     Sec. 152708. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 152709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 152710. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 152711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

  CHAPTER 1529--NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS

Sec.
152901.  Definition.
152902.  Organization.
152903.  Purposes.
152904.  Membership.
152905.  Governing body.
152906.  Powers.
152907.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152908.  Restrictions.
152909.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
152910.  Records and inspection.
152911.  Service of process.
152912.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152913.  Annual report.

     Sec. 152901. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 152902. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Society, Daughters of the 
     American Colonists (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), 
     incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 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 corporation.

     Sec. 152904. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the

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     basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

     Sec. 152905. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation or bylaws.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, 
     color, religion, or national origin.

     Sec. 152906. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 152907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists'' and 
     seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This 
     section does not affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 152908. 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 152909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of each 
     State in which it is incorporated.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 152910. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 152911. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 152912. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

  CHAPTER 1531--THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN 
                               REVOLUTION

Sec.
153101.  Organization.
153102.  Purposes.
153103.  Powers.
153104.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
153105.  Principal office.
153106.  Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian Institution.
153107.  Annual report.

     Sec. 153101. Organization

       The National Society of the Daughters of the American 
     Revolution (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body 
     corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 153102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, 
     and educational, and include--
       (1) perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women 
     who achieved American independence by--
       (A) acquiring and protecting historical spots and erecting 
     monuments;
       (B) encouraging historical research in relation to the 
     Revolution and publishing its results;
       (C) preserving documents and relics and the records of the 
     individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; 
     and
       (D) promoting celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;
       (2) carrying out the injunction of Washington, in his 
     farewell address to the American people, ``to promote, as an 
     object of primary importance, institutions for the general 
     diffusion of knowledge,'' thus developing an enlightened 
     public opinion and affording to young and old such advantages 
     as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing 
     the duties of American citizens;
       (3) cherishing, maintaining, and extending the institutions 
     of American freedom;
       (4) fostering true patriotism and love of country; and
       (5) aiding in securing for mankind all the blessings of 
     liberty.

     Sec. 153103. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
       (2) adopt a seal; and
       (3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes.

     Sec. 153104. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the 
     exclusive right to use the name ``National Society of the 
     Daughters of the American Revolution''. The corporation has 
     the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, 
     emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 153105. Principal office

       The corporation shall have its headquarters or principal 
     office in the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 153106. Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian 
       Institution

       The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may permit the 
     corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, 
     pamphlets, and other material for history in the Smithsonian 
     Institution or in the National Museum, on conditions and 
     under rules they prescribe.

     Sec. 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.

 CHAPTER 1533--NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Sec.
153301.  Organization.
153302.  Purposes.
153303.  Powers.
153304.  Trustees.

     Sec. 153301. Organization

       National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body corporate and 
     politic in the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 153302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, 
     and educational, and include those intended or designed--
       (1) to perpetuate the memory of the men who, by their 
     services or sacrifices during the war of the American 
     Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people;
       (2) to unite and promote fellowship among their 
     descendants;
       (3) to inspire them and the community at large with a more 
     profound reverence for the principles of the government 
     founded by our forefathers;
       (4) to encourage historical research in relation to the 
     American Revolution;
       (5) to acquire and preserve the records of the individual 
     services of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, 
     relics, and landmarks;
       (6) to mark the scenes of the American Revolution by 
     appropriate memorials;
       (7) to celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events 
     of the war and of the Revolutionary period;
       (8) to foster true patriotism;
       (9) to maintain and extend the institutions of American 
     freedom; and
       (10) to carry out the purposes expressed in the preamble to 
     the Constitution of our country and the injunctions of 
     Washington in his farewell address to the American people.

     Sec. 153303. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations 
     for the admission, government, suspension, and expulsion of 
     its members;
       (2) adopt and alter a seal;
       (3) provide for the election of its officers and define 
     their duties;
       (4) provide for State societies or chapters with 
     regulations for their conduct, and regulate and provide for 
     the management, safe-keeping, and protection of their 
     property and funds;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation; and
       (6) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 153304. Trustees

       The property and affairs of the corporation shall be 
     managed by at least 40 trustees. The

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     trustees shall be elected annually at the time provided in 
     the bylaws. At least one trustee shall be elected annually 
     from a list of nominees to be made by each of the State 
     societies and submitted to the corporation at least 30 days 
     before the annual meeting, in accordance with provisions 
     adopted by the corporation to regulate nominations.

            CHAPTER 1535--NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

Sec.
153501.  Organization.
153502.  Purposes.
153503.  Membership.
153504.  Governing body.
153505.  Powers.
153506.  Exclusive right to name.
153507.  Restrictions.
153508.  Principal office and location of activities and gardens.
153509.  Records and inspection.
153510.  Statement required in audit report.
153511.  Service of process.
153512.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
153513.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 153501. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Tropical Botanical Garden 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 153502. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to establish, develop, operate, and maintain for the 
     benefit of the people of the United States an educational and 
     scientific center in the form of one or more tropical 
     botanical gardens, together with facilities such as 
     libraries, herbaria, laboratories, and museums that are 
     appropriate and necessary for encouraging and conducting 
     research in basic and applied tropical botany;
       (2) to foster and encourage fundamental research about 
     tropical plant life and to encourage research and study of 
     the uses of tropical flora in agriculture, forestry, 
     horticulture, medicine, and other sciences;
       (3) to disseminate through publications and other media the 
     knowledge about basic and applied tropical botany acquired at 
     the gardens;
       (4) to collect and cultivate tropical flora of every nature 
     and origin and to preserve for the people of the United 
     States species of tropical plant life threatened with 
     extinction; and
       (5) to provide a beneficial facility that will contribute 
     to the education, instruction, and recreation of the people 
     of the United States.

     Sec. 153503. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each member (except an honorary or associate 
     member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a 
     meeting of the members.

     Sec. 153504. Governing body

       (a) Board of Trustees.--(1) The board of trustees is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The duties and powers of 
     the board are as provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The manner of selection and term of office of the 
     trustees are as provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a 
     treasurer, and other officers as provided in the bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 153505. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its 
     property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, trustees, managers, employees, and 
     agents as the activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 153506. Exclusive right to name

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow 
     others to use the name ``National Tropical Botanical 
     Garden''.

     Sec. 153507. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or a trustee or 
     officer as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a 
     political party or candidate for elective public office.
       (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 trustee, officer, or member during the life 
     of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. 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 
     trustees.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     trustee, officer, or employee. Trustees who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan to a trustee, officer, or employee, 
     and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly 
     and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan until it is repaid.

     Sec. 153508. Principal office and location of activities and 
       gardens

       (a) Principal Office.--The principal office of the 
     corporation shall be in the District of Columbia or another 
     place decided by the board of trustees.
       (b) Location of Activities and Gardens.--The activities of 
     the corporation may be conducted anywhere. However, the 
     corporation may establish tropical botanical gardens only in 
     the United States and its territories and possessions.

     Sec. 153509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its board of trustees and 
     committees having any of the authority of its board of 
     trustees; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 153511. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 153512. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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 the Act of August 25, 1916 
     (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service 
     Organic Act); 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.

  CHAPTER 1537--NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS, AUXILIARY TO THE GRAND 
                          ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

Sec.
153701.  Organization.
153702.  Purposes.
153703.  Membership.
153704.  Governing body.
153705.  Powers.
153706.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
153707.  Restrictions.
153708.  Principal office.
153709.  Records and inspection.
153710.  Service of process.
153711.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
153712.  Annual report.
153713.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 153701. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--National Woman's Relief Corps, 
     Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic (in this chapter, 
     the ``corporation''), is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 153702. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the 
     Republic, as the National Woman's Relief Corps is its 
     auxiliary and was organized at its request in 1883, and of 
     the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
       (2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and 
     making available for research, documents and records 
     pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members;
       (3) to cooperate in doing honor to all those who have 
     served our country patriotically in any war;
       (4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the 
     true history of our country, and the love and honor of our 
     flag;
       (5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken 
     loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
       (6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American 
     principles of representative government, equal rights, and 
     impartial justice for all.

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     Sec. 153703. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and 
     designation of classes of members are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation. Eligibility for 
     membership is limited to--
       (1) women who are the wives, mothers, daughters, and 
     sisters of Union soldiers, sailors, and marines; and
       (2) other loyal women who have not given aid or comfort to 
     the enemies of the United States of America.

     Sec. 153704. Governing body

       (a) National Convention.--(1) The national convention is 
     the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
       (2) The national convention is composed of officers and 
     elected representatives from the States as provided by the 
     regulations of the corporation. However, the form of 
     government of the corporation must be representative of the 
     membership at large and may not permit concentration of 
     control in a limited number of members or in a self-
     perpetuating group not representative of the membership at 
     large.
       (3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in 
     the District of Columbia or in any State.
       (4) During the intervals between the convention, the 
     executive officers are the governing board of the corporation 
     and are responsible for the general policies, program, and 
     activities of the corporation.
       (b) Council of Administration.--The council of 
     administration of the corporation shall consist of at least 7 
     members elected in the manner and for the term provided in 
     the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (c) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     national president, senior vice national president, junior 
     vice national president, secretary, treasurer, and other 
     officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. One 
     individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer.
       (2) The titles, manner of election, term of office, and 
     duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws.

     Sec. 153705. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers as the corporation requires;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation; and
       (6) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 153706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate corps have the 
     exclusive right to use the name ``National Woman's Relief 
     Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic''. The 
     corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow 
     others to use seals, emblems, and badges the corporation 
     adopts.

     Sec. 153707. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member during the life of the 
     corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable 
     compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual 
     necessary expenses in amounts approved by the council of 
     administration of the corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or member of the corporation. Members of the 
     council of administration who vote for or assent to making a 
     loan or advance to an officer or member, and officers who 
     participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and 
     severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 153708. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Springfield, Illinois. However, the activities of the 
     corporation are not confined to Springfield but may be 
     conducted throughout the States of the United States and the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 153709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account; and
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its national convention.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 153710. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process, notice, 
     or demand for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall 
     be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District of 
     Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to 
     or service on the agent is notice to or service on the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 153711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 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.

     Sec. 153713. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, its 
     assets shall be distributed as follows:
       (1) All liabilities shall be paid and discharged, or 
     adequate provision for payment and discharge shall be made.
       (2) Assets held on condition requiring return or transfer 
     on dissolution of the corporation shall be returned or 
     transferred as required by the condition.
       (3) Assets received and held subject to a limitation 
     permitting use only for charitable, religious, benevolent, 
     educational, or similar purposes, but not held on a condition 
     requiring return or transfer on dissolution of the 
     corporation, shall be transferred to one or more appropriate 
     domestic or foreign corporations, societies, or organizations 
     under a plan of distribution adopted as provided in this 
     chapter.
       (4) Other assets shall be distributed as provided by the 
     articles of incorporation or bylaws to the extent that the 
     articles or bylaws provide the distributive rights of 
     members, or any class of members, or provide for distribution 
     to others.
       (5) Any remaining assets may be distributed to persons, 
     societies, organizations, or domestic or foreign corporations 
     engaged in activities not for profit, as provided in a plan 
     of distribution adopted by the council of administration of 
     the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and 
     bylaws of the corporation.

                  CHAPTER 1539--THE NATIONAL YOEMEN F

Sec.
153901.  Organization.
153902.  Purposes.
153903.  Powers.
153904.  Deposit of historical material.

     Sec. 153901. Organization

       The National Yoemen F (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation'') is a body corporate and politic in the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 153902. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, 
     and educational and are--
       (1) to foster and perpetuate the memory of the service of 
     Yoemen (f ) in the United States Naval Reserve Force of the 
     United States Navy during World War I;
       (2) to preserve the memories and incidents of their 
     association in World War I by the encouragement of historical 
     research concerning the service of Yoemen (f );
       (3) to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of 
     American freedom by the promotion of celebrations of all 
     patriotic anniversaries;
       (4) to foster true patriotism and love of country; and
       (5) to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of 
     liberty.

     Sec. 153903. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
       (2) adopt a seal; and
       (3) hold real and personal property in the United States, 
     but only to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of 
     the corporation and only in an amount not more than $50,000.

     Sec. 153904. Deposit of historical material

       The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may permit the 
     corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, 
     pamphlets, and other material for history in the Smithsonian 
     Institution or in the National Museum, on conditions and 
     under rules they prescribe.

                  CHAPTER 1541--NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

Sec.
154101.  Organization.
154102.  Purposes.
154103.  Membership.
154104.  Governing body.
154105.  Powers.
154106.  Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, badges, marks, and 
              words.
154107.  Restrictions.
154108.  Principal office.
154109.  Records and inspection.
154110.  Service of process.
154111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
154112.  Annual report.
154113.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 154101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Naval Sea Cadet Corps (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 154102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are, through organization 
     and cooperation with the Department of the Navy--

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       (1) to encourage and aid American young people to develop 
     an interest and skill in basic seamanship and in its naval 
     adaptations;
       (2) to train them in seagoing skills; and
       (3) to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and 
     kindred virtues.

     Sec. 154103. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and 
     designation of classes of members are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 154104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--(1) The board of directors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board is responsible 
     for the general policies and program of the corporation and 
     the control of all funds of the corporation.
       (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection 
     (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of 
     office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws. 
     However, the board shall have at least 10 but not more than 
     25 directors.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and other 
     officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
       (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 154105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property; and
       (7) sue and be sued.

     Sec. 154106. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, 
       badges, marks, and words

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``Naval Sea Cadet Corps'' and distinctive insignia, emblems, 
     and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or 
     phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the 
     corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 154107. 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 assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (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 corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board 
     of directors.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for 
     or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, 
     or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan 
     or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the 
     corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is 
     repaid.

     Sec. 154108. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in Tacoma, 
     Washington, or another place decided by the board of 
     directors. 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.

     Sec. 154109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 154110. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 154111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 154112. Annual report

       The corporation shall submit an annual report to the 
     Secretary of the Navy on the activities of the corporation 
     during the prior calendar year. The Secretary shall 
     communicate to Congress any part of the report that the 
     Secretary considers appropriate.

     Sec. 154113. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

        CHAPTER 1543--NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Sec.
154301.  Organization.
154302.  Purposes.
154303.  Powers.
154304.  Annual report.

     Sec. 154301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Navy Club of the United States of 
     America (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 154302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to encourage, promote, and maintain comradeship among 
     individuals who are or have been in the active service of the 
     United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, or the 
     United States Coast Guard;
       (2) to revere, honor, and perpetuate the memory of 
     individuals described in clause (1) of this section who have 
     departed this life;
       (3) to promote and encourage further public interest in the 
     United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the 
     United States Coast Guard and the history of those 
     organizations;
       (4) to uphold the spirit and ideals of the United States 
     Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States 
     Coast Guard;
       (5) to promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy 
     and to fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to 
     encourage them to serve as ably as citizens as they have 
     served the Nation under arms; and
       (6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions.

     Sec. 154303. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend bylaws;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) appoint or elect officers and agents;
       (4) choose a board of trustees, consisting of at least 5 
     but not more than 15 individuals, to conduct the business and 
     exercise the powers of the corporation;
       (5) establish and maintain offices to conduct its 
     activities;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (7) charge and collect membership dues and receive 
     contributions of money or property to be devoted to carrying 
     out the purposes of the corporation;
       (8) sue and be sued; and
       (9) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 154304. 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.

               CHAPTER 1545--NAVY WIVES CLUBS OF AMERICA

Sec.
154501.  Definition.
154502.  Organization.
154503.  Purposes.
154504.  Membership.
154505.  Governing body.
154506.  Powers.
154507.  Restrictions.
154508.  Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
154509.  Records and inspection.
154510.  Service of process.
154511.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
154512.  Annual report.

     Sec. 154501. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 154502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Navy Wives Clubs of America (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), incorporated in California, is 
     a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 154503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) supporting the Constitution of the United States;
       (2) promoting a friendly relationship between the wives of 
     enlisted men who are serving in the active United States 
     Navy, United States Marine Corps, or United States Coast 
     Guard or in the Active Reserves of those services; and
       (3) performing charitable activities as provided in the 
     constitution or bylaws of the corporation.

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     Sec. 154504. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     Sec. 154505. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 154506. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 154507. 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 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.

     Sec. 154508. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status

       (a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of each 
     State in which it is incorporated.
       (b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its 
     status as an organization exempt from taxation under the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 154509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 154510. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 154511. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 154512. 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.

   CHAPTER 1547--NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED 
                    STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

Sec.
154701.  Definition.
154702.  Organization.
154703.  Purposes.
154704.  Membership.
154705.  Governing body.
154706.  Powers.
154707.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
154708.  Restrictions.
154709.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
154710.  Records and inspection.
154711.  Service of process.
154712.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
154713.  Annual report.

     Sec. 154701. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 154702. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Non Commissioned Officers Association 
     of the United States of America, Incorporated (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in Texas, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 154703. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     bylaws and articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United 
     States;
       (2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its 
     members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent 
     programs;
       (3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors 
     through a service program established for that purpose;
       (4) improving conditions for service members, veterans, and 
     their dependents and survivors; and
       (5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its 
     members in recognition that cooperative action is required 
     for the furtherance of their common interests.

     Sec. 154704. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
     disability, age, or national origin.

     Sec. 154705. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a 
     director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of 
     race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national 
     origin.

     Sec. 154706. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 154707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names 
     ``The Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United 
     States of America'', ``Non Commissioned Officers Association 
     of the United States of America'', ``Non Commissioned 
     Officers Association'', and ``NCOA'', and seals, emblems, and 
     badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect 
     any vested rights.

     Sec. 154708. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure of 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.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) 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.

     Sec. 154709. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 154710. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 154711. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 154712. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 154713. 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.

                        CHAPTER 1601--[RESERVED]

              CHAPTER 1701--PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

Sec.
170101.  Organization.
170102.  Purposes.
170103.  Membership.
170104.  Powers.
170105.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
170106.  Restrictions.
170107.  Headquarters and principal place of business.

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170108.  Records and inspection.
170109.  Service of process.
170110.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
170111.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 170101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Paralyzed Veterans of America (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 170102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to preserve the great and basic truths and enduring 
     principles on which this Nation was founded;
       (2) to form a national association for the benefit of 
     individuals who have suffered injuries or diseases of the 
     spinal cord;
       (3) to acquaint the public with the needs and problems of 
     paraplegics;
       (4) to promote medical research in the several fields 
     connected with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, 
     including research in neurosurgery and orthopedics and in 
     genitourinary and orthopedic appliances; and
       (5) to advocate and foster complete and effective 
     reconditioning programs for paraplegics, including a thorough 
     physical reconditioning program, physiotherapy, competent 
     walking instructions, adequate guidance (both vocational and 
     educational), academic and vocational education (both in 
     hospitals and in educational institutions), psychological 
     orientation and readjustment to family and friends, and 
     occupational therapy (both functional and diversional).

     Sec. 170103. Membership

       An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation 
     if the individual--
       (1) is a citizen of the United States;
       (2) was regularly enlisted, inducted, or commissioned, and 
     was accepted for or on active duty, in the Army, Navy, Marine 
     Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States or an 
     ally of the United States;
       (3)(A) was separated from service in the armed forces under 
     conditions other than dishonorable; or
       (B) is on active duty or must continue to serve after the 
     cessation of hostilities; and
       (4) has suffered a spinal cord injury or disease, whether 
     or not service connected in origin.

     Sec. 170104. Powers

       (a) Specific Powers.--The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal, emblems, and badges;
       (3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further 
     the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (8) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate State 
     and regional organizations and local chapters or posts;
       (9) establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs 
     of the corporation;
       (10) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
       (11) sue and be sued; and
       (12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.
       (b) Privileges of Other National Veterans' Organizations.--
     Privileges granted to other national veterans' organizations 
     as a result of their being incorporated by Congress are also 
     granted to the corporation.

     Sec. 170105. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its State and regional organizations 
     and local chapters or posts have the exclusive right to use 
     the name ``Paralyzed Veterans of America'' and seals, 
     emblems, and badges the corporation lawfully adopts.

     Sec. 170106. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not engage in business for 
     profit.
       (b) Stock.--The corporation may not issue stock.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation shall be 
     nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid to, or 
     otherwise promote the candidacy of, an individual seeking 
     public office.
       (d) 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, member, or employee 
     during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or 
     final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the 
     payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee 
     or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts 
     approved by the board of directors.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, member, or employee. Directors who vote 
     for or assent to making such a loan, and officers who 
     participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally 
     liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it 
     is repaid.

     Sec. 170107. Headquarters and principal place of business

       The headquarters and principal place of business 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 
     States, territories, and possessions of the United States.

     Sec. 170108. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive 
     committee, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     executive committee; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 170109. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of each 
     State, territory, or possession of the United States in which 
     an organization, chapter, or post is organized, the name and 
     address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession 
     on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may 
     be served.

     Sec. 170110. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 170111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge or satisfactory 
     provision for discharge of all liabilities shall be 
     transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be 
     applied to the care and comfort of paralyzed veterans.

            CHAPTER 1703--PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

Sec.
170301.  Definition.
170302.  Organization.
170303.  Purposes.
170304.  Membership.
170305.  Governing body.
170306.  Powers.
170307.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
170308.  Restrictions.
170309.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
170310.  Records and inspection.
170311.  Service of process.
170312.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
170313.  Annual report.

     Sec. 170301. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 170302. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Pearl Harbor Survivors Association 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit 
     corporation incorporated in Missouri, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 170303. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United 
     States;
       (2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of 
     historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events 
     pertaining to ``The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941'', and in 
     particular those memories and records of patriotic service 
     performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor survivors and 
     nonsurvivors;
       (3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of 
     those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
       (4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into 
     taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United 
     States to keep our Nation alert;
       (5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to 
     protect the United States from enemies within and without our 
     borders;
       (6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the 
     spirit and practice of Americanism; and
       (7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting 
     soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.

     Sec. 170304. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Eligibility for membership in the 
     corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 170305. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not

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     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 170306. Powers

       The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and 
     articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is 
     incorporated, including the power to--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt emblems and badges;
       (4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct 
     the affairs of the corporation;
       (5) publish a magazine and other publications;
       (6) charge and collect membership dues and subscription 
     fees and receive contributions or grants of money or property 
     to be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further 
     the purposes of the corporation;
       (8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership 
     requirements of which shall be as provided in the 
     constitution and the bylaws of the corporation;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its regional districts and local 
     branches have the exclusive right to use the name ``Pearl 
     Harbor Survivors Association'' and seals, emblems, and badges 
     the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 170308. 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 or on dissolution 
     or final liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does 
     not prevent the payment of 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 170309. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 170310. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 170311. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 170312. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 170313. 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.

        CHAPTER 1705--POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, U.S.A.

Sec.
170501.  Definition.
170502.  Organization.
170503.  Purposes.
170504.  Membership.
170505.  Governing body.
170506.  Powers.
170507.  Restrictions.
170508.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
170509.  Records and inspection.
170510.  Service of process.
170511.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
170512.  Annual report.

     Sec. 170501. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 170502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Polish Legion of American Veterans, 
     U.S.A. (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit 
     corporation incorporated in Illinois, is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 170503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation. The corporation shall function as 
     a veterans' and patriotic organization as authorized by the 
     laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

     Sec. 170504. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 170505. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, 
     color, religion, or national origin.

     Sec. 170506. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 170507. 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 Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     Sec. 170508. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 170509. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 170510. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 170511. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 170512. 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.

                        CHAPTER 1801--[RESERVED]

    CHAPTER 1901--RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec.
190101.  Organization.
190102.  Purposes.
190103.  Membership.
190104.  Governing body.
190105.  Powers.
190106.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
190107.  Restrictions.
190108.  Headquarters.
190109.  Records and inspection.
190110.  Service of process.
190111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
190112.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 190101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Reserve Officers Association of the 
     United States (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a 
     federally chartered corporation.

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       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 190102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are to support and promote 
     the development and execution of a military policy for the 
     United States that will provide adequate national security.

     Sec. 190103. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Eligibility for membership in the 
     corporation is as provided in the constitution and bylaws of 
     the corporation.
       (b) Voting.--Each active member of a department or chapter 
     has one vote in the conduct of official business of that 
     department or chapter.

     Sec. 190104. Governing body

       (a) National Convention.--The corporation shall hold an 
     annual national convention. The national convention shall be 
     composed of delegates elected by the various departments.
       (b) National Executive Committee.--(1) The national 
     executive committee is the governing body of the corporation.
       (2) The national executive committee consists of the 
     president, the last past president, 3 vice presidents, 3 
     junior vice presidents, 3 national executive committee 
     members, and the executive director. Each of these 
     individuals, except the executive director, has one vote on 
     each matter decided by the committee.
       (c) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, 3 vice presidents, 3 junior vice presidents, 3 
     national executive committee members, an executive director, 
     a national treasurer, a judge advocate, a surgeon, a 
     chaplain, a historian, a public relations officer, and other 
     officers as decided at the national convention.
       (2) The national officers of the corporation shall be 
     elected at the annual national convention, except for the 
     executive director, the national treasurer, and the national 
     public relations officer, who shall be appointed by the 
     national executive committee.
       (3) The elected officers shall hold office for one year or 
     until their successors have been elected and qualified.
       (d) Vacancies.--(1) Except for the positions of president 
     and last past president, a vacancy on the national executive 
     committee shall be filled by the existing members of the 
     committee. An individual appointed by the committee to fill a 
     vacancy serves until the next national convention when the 
     individual's successor shall be elected for the unexpired 
     term, if any, caused by the vacancy.
       (2) If the president is absent or the office of president 
     is vacant, the national vice president of the same service as 
     the president shall act as president.

     Sec. 190105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) adopt and alter emblems and badges;
       (4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (5) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
       (6) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate 
     departmental subdivisions and local chapters;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 190106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate departmental 
     subdivisions and local chapters have the exclusive right to 
     use the name ``Reserve Officers Association of the United 
     States'' and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation 
     adopts.

     Sec. 190107. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not engage in business for 
     profit.
       (b) Stock.--The corporation may not issue stock.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (d) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member except on dissolution or 
     final liquidation of the corporation.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or member of the national executive committee. 
     Members of the national executive committee who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan or advance to an officer, and 
     officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are 
     jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the 
     amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 190108. Headquarters

       The headquarters of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia.

     Sec. 190109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions, 
     national executive committee, and national council; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 190110. 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. Notice to or service 
     on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.
       (b) States, Territories, and Possessions.--As a condition 
     to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this 
     chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of 
     state or other designated official of each State, territory, 
     or possession of the United States in which a subordinate 
     department or local chapter is organized, the name and 
     address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession 
     on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may 
     be served.

     Sec. 190111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 190112. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be divided equally among the then active officers and 
     members.

        CHAPTER 1903--RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

Sec.
190301.  Definition.
190302.  Organization.
190303.  Purposes.
190304.  Membership.
190305.  Governing body.
190306.  Powers.
190307.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
190308.  Restrictions.
190309.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
190310.  Records and inspection.
190311.  Service of process.
190312.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
190313.  Annual report.

     Sec. 190301. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 190302. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Retired Enlisted Association, 
     Incorporated (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     nonprofit corporation incorporated in Colorado, is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 190303. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and bylaws and include--
       (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United 
     States;
       (2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its 
     members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent 
     programs;
       (3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors 
     through a service program established for that purpose;
       (4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service 
     members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and
       (5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its 
     members in recognition that cooperative action is required 
     for the furtherance of their common interests.

     Sec. 190304. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the articles of 
     incorporation and bylaws.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
     disability, age, or national origin.

     Sec. 190305. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a 
     director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of 
     race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national 
     origin.

     Sec. 190306. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names 
     ``The Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated'', ``The 
     Retired Enlisted Association'', ``Retired Enlisted 
     Association'', and ``TREA'' and seals, emblems, and badges 
     the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any 
     vested rights.

     Sec. 190308. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.

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       (b) 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.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) 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.

     Sec. 190309. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 190310. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 190311. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 190312. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 190313. 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.

       CHAPTER 2001--SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL 
                            HORTICULTURISTS

Sec.
200101.  Organization.
200102.  Purposes.
200103.  Powers.
200104.  Restrictions.
200105.  Principal office.
200106.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

     Sec. 200101. Organization

       Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists 
     (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body corporate 
     and politic in the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 200102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are to educate members of 
     the florist industry and the public, and to promote 
     scientific development, in floriculture and horticulture.

     Sec. 200103. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution and bylaws for the management of 
     its property and the regulation of its affairs; and
       (2)(A) hold property, in the District of Columbia or 
     elsewhere, necessary to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000; and
       (B) hold other property donated or bequeathed in any State 
     or territory of the United States.

     Sec. 200104. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not operate for profit.
       (b) Use of Earnings.--Earnings generated by the corporation 
     may be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 
     of this title.
       (c) Use of Property.--Property held by the corporation, and 
     the proceeds from the property, may be used only for the 
     purposes provided in section 200102 of this title.
       (d) Parks in the District of Columbia.--The corporation may 
     not occupy any park in the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 200105. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be located in 
     the District of Columbia. However, annual meetings may be 
     held wherever the corporation decides.

     Sec. 200106. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

         CHAPTER 2003--SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

Sec.
200301.  Organization.
200302.  Purposes.
200303.  Membership.
200304.  Governing body.
200305.  Powers.
200306.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
200307.  Restrictions.
200308.  Principal office.
200309.  Records and inspection.
200310.  Service of process.
200311.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
200312.  Annual report.
200313.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 200301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil 
     War (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 200302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the 
     Republic and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
       (2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and 
     making available for research, documents and records 
     pertaining to the Grand Army of the Republic and its members;
       (3) to cooperate in honoring all those who have served our 
     country patriotically in any war;
       (4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the 
     true history of our country, and the love and honor of our 
     flag;
       (5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken 
     loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
       (6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American 
     principles of representative government, equal rights, and 
     impartial justice for all.

     Sec. 200303. Membership

       (a) General.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, 
     privileges, and designation of classes of members are as 
     provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Required Service.--Eligibility for membership in the 
     corporation is limited to male blood relatives of an 
     individual who--
       (1) served at any time during the period from April 12, 
     1861, through April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in--
       (A) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-
     Cutter Service; or
       (B) a State regiment that was called into active service 
     and was subject to orders of United States general officers 
     during that period; and
       (2) was discharged honorably from, or died in, that 
     service.

     Sec. 200304. Governing body

       (a) National Encampment.--(1) The national encampment is 
     the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
       (2) The national encampment is composed of officers and 
     elected representatives from the States and other local 
     subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of 
     the corporation must be representative of the membership at 
     large and may not permit concentration of control in a 
     limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not 
     representative of the membership at large.
       (3) The meetings of the national encampment may be held in 
     the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or 
     possession of the United States.
       (b) Council of Administration.--(1) During the intervals 
     between the national encampments, the council of 
     administration is the governing board of the corporation and 
     is responsible for the general policies, program, and 
     activities of the corporation.
       (2) The council of administration shall consist of at least 
     7 members elected in the manner and for the term provided in 
     the constitution and bylaws.
       (c) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     commander in chief, a senior vice commander in chief, a 
     junior vice commander in chief, a secretary, a treasurer, and 
     other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. 
     One individual may hold the offices of secretary and 
     treasurer.
       (2) The manner of selection, term of office, and duties of 
     the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 200305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 200306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the 
     exclusive right to use the name ``Sons of Union Veterans of 
     the Civil War''. The corporation has the exclusive right to 
     use and to allow others to use seals, emblems, and badges the 
     corporation adopts.

     Sec. 200307. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.

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       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member during the life of the 
     corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an 
     officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in 
     amounts approved by the council of administration of the 
     corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or employee. Members of the council of 
     administration who vote for or assent to making a loan or 
     advance to an officer or employee, and officers who 
     participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and 
     severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 200308. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in 
     Trenton, New Jersey, or another place decided by the council 
     of administration. However, the activities of the corporation 
     are not confined to the place where the principal office is 
     located but may be conducted in the District of Columbia and 
     throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the 
     United States.

     Sec. 200309. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account; and
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its national encampments 
     and council of administration.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 200310. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 200311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 200312. 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 on the proceedings of the national 
     encampment. The report may not be printed as a public 
     document.

     Sec. 200313. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the council of administration, 
     but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

              CHAPTER 2101--THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION

Sec.
210101.  Organization.
210102.  Purposes.
210103.  Membership.
210104.  Governing body.
210105.  Powers.
210106.  Restrictions.
210107.  Nonapplication of audit requirements.

     Sec. 210101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Theodore Roosevelt Association (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body corporate and 
     politic in the District of Columbia.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 210102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to perpetuate the memory of Theodore Roosevelt for the 
     benefit of the people of the United States and the world; and
       (2) to solicit, receive, hold, and maintain funds, and to 
     apply the principal of the funds and the income from those 
     funds to the following objects, among others:
       (A) the erection and maintenance of a suitable and adequate 
     monumental memorial in the District of Columbia to the memory 
     of Theodore Roosevelt;
       (B) the acquisition, development, and maintenance of a 
     public park in memory of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, 
     New York;
       (C) the establishment and maintenance of an endowment fund 
     to promote the development and application of the policies 
     and ideals of Theodore Roosevelt for the benefit of the 
     American people; and
       (D) the donation of real and personal property, including 
     part or all of its endowment fund, to a public agency for the 
     purpose of preserving in public ownership historically 
     significant property associated with the life of Theodore 
     Roosevelt.

     Sec. 210103. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation is as 
     provided in regulations adopted by the board of trustees.

     Sec. 210104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Trustees.--A self-perpetuating board of 
     trustees shall manage and direct the property and affairs of 
     the corporation.
       (b) Powers.--The board of trustees may adopt and amend a 
     constitution, bylaws, and regulations for--
       (1) the selection of successor trustees;
       (2) the admission of members;
       (3) the election of officers; and
       (4) the conduct of the affairs of the corporation.

     Sec. 210105. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) acquire and own property necessary to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation;
       (4) give and dedicate its property to public agencies and 
     purposes;
       (5) maintain offices, hold meetings, and conduct business 
     affairs in the District of Columbia and in the States, 
     territories, and possessions of the United States;
       (6) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United 
     States; and
       (7) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 210106. Restrictions

       (a) Exclusively Educational Purposes.--The corporation 
     shall be operated exclusively for educational purposes.
       (b) Stocks and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (c) Distributions of Income or Assets.--The income or 
     assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of any 
     member or individual.

     Sec. 210107. Nonapplication of audit requirements

       The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do 
     not apply to the corporation.

               CHAPTER 2103--369TH VETERANS' ASSOCIATION

Sec.
210301.  Definition.
210302.  Organization.
210303.  Purposes.
210304.  Membership.
210305.  Governing body.
210306.  Powers.
210307.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
210308.  Restrictions.
210309.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
210310.  Records and inspection.
210311.  Service of process.
210312.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
210313.  Annual report.

     Sec. 210301. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 210302. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--369th Veterans' Association (in this 
     chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 210303. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) promoting the principles of friendship and good will 
     among its members;
       (2) engaging in social and civic activities that tend to 
     enhance the welfare of its members and inculcate the true 
     principles of good citizenship in its members; and
       (3) memorializing, individually and collectively, the 
     patriotic services of its members in the 369th antiaircraft 
     artillery group and other units in the armed forces of the 
     United States.

     Sec. 210304. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or 
     national origin.

     Sec. 210305. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for holding office 
     in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, 
     color, religion, or national origin.

     Sec. 210306. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 210307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``369th Veterans' Association'' and seals, emblems, and 
     badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect 
     any vested rights.

     Sec. 210308. Restrictions

       (a) Stocks 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.

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       (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.

     Sec. 210309. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 210310. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, the board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 210311. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 210312. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 210313. 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.

        CHAPTER 2201--UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED

Sec.
220101.  Organization.
220102.  Purposes.
220103.  Membership.
220104.  Governing body.
220105.  Powers.
220106.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
220107.  Assistance by Department of Defense.
220108.  Restrictions.
220109.  Duty to maintain corporate status.
220110.  Principal office.
220111.  Records and inspection.
220112.  Service of process.
220113.  Annual report.
220114.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 220101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--United Service Organizations, 
     Incorporated (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 220102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to provide a voluntary civilian agency through which 
     the people of this Nation may, in peace or war, serve the 
     religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and 
     entertainment needs of men and women in the armed forces, 
     within or without the territorial limits of the United 
     States;
       (2) to contribute to the maintenance of morale of men and 
     women in the armed forces;
       (3) to solicit funds to maintain the organization and 
     accomplish its responsibility;
       (4) to accept the cooperation of, and provide an 
     organization and means through which, the National Board of 
     Young Men's Christian Associations, the National Board of 
     Young Women's Christian Associations, the National Catholic 
     Community Service, the Salvation Army, the National Jewish 
     Welfare Board, the Travelers Aid-International Social Service 
     of America, and other civilian agencies experienced in 
     specialized types of related work, which may be needed 
     adequately to meet the particular needs of the members of the 
     armed forces, may carry on their historic work of serving the 
     religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and 
     entertainment needs of men and women in the armed forces and 
     be afforded an appropriate means of participation and 
     financial assistance;
       (5) to coordinate their programs; and
       (6) other consonant purposes.

     Sec. 220103. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, the rights, privileges, 
     and designation of classes of members are as provided in the 
     bylaws. The membership of the corporation consists of--
       (1) nine individuals designated by the President; and
       (2) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in 
     section 220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, 
     as provided in the bylaws.

     Sec. 220104. Governing body

       (a) Board of Governors.--(1) The board of governors is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board is responsible 
     for the general policies and program of the corporation and 
     for the control of the affairs and property of the 
     corporation.
       (2) The board shall be elected by the members of the 
     corporation for the term and in the classes provided in the 
     bylaws of the corporation. The board includes--
       (A) six members appointed by the President;
       (B) the Secretary of State or the Secretary's designee; and
       (C) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in 
     section 220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, 
     as provided in the bylaws.
       (3) The corporation may have other governing bodies or 
     committees as provided in the bylaws.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The office of honorary chairman of the 
     corporation shall be offered to the President. On acceptance, 
     the honorary chairman shall be invited to preside at meetings 
     of the corporation that the honorary chairman deems 
     appropriate and convenient.
       (2) The corporation may have other officers as provided in 
     the bylaws.

     Sec. 220105. Powers

       The corporation has all the powers necessary and proper to 
     carry out the purposes stated in section 220102 of this 
     title, including the power--
       (1) to adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) to adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) to adopt and alter emblems and marks;
       (4) to establish and maintain offices to conduct the 
     affairs of the corporation;
       (5) to choose officers, representatives, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (6) to make contracts;
       (7) to acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property 
     as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (8) to borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (9) to publish a magazine, newspaper, and other 
     publications;
       (10) to establish, regulate, and terminate councils, 
     organizations, chapters, or affiliates as needed to carry out 
     the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title;
       (11) to solicit funds;
       (12) to sue and be sued; and
       (13) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out 
     the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title.

     Sec. 220106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its councils, organizations, chapters, 
     and affiliates have the exclusive right to use the names 
     ``United Service Organizations, Incorporated'' and ``USO'' 
     and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 220107. Assistance by Department of Defense

       The Secretary of Defense may make the resources of the 
     Department of Defense available to the corporation to the 
     extent compatible with the primary mission of the Department 
     and in accordance with guidelines issued by the Secretary.

     Sec. 220108. Restrictions

       (a) Profit.--The corporation may not engage in business 
     activity for profit unless the activity is substantially 
     related to--
       (1) the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title; or
       (2) raising funds to accomplish those purposes.
       (b) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (c) Political Activities.--The corporation shall be 
     nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid or assistance 
     to, or otherwise promote the candidacy of, an individual 
     seeking elective public office. A substantial part of the 
     activities of the corporation may not involve carrying on 
     propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
       (d) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of a 
     governor, officer, member, or employee or be distributed to 
     any person during the life of the corporation or on its 
     dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not 
     prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer, 
     employee, or other person or reimbursement for actual 
     necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of 
     governors.
       (e) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     governor, officer, member, or employee.

     Sec. 220109. Duty to maintain corporate status

       The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation 
     incorporated under the laws of New York, another State, or 
     the District of Columbia.

     Sec. 220110. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in New 
     York, New York, or another place decided by the board of 
     governors. However, the activities of the corporation are not 
     confined to the place where the principal office is located 
     but may be conducted

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     throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the 
     United States and in foreign countries.

     Sec. 220111. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     governors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of governors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 220112. 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. Notice to or service 
     on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, 
     is notice to or service on the corporation.
       (b) States, Territories, and Possessions.--The corporation 
     shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated 
     official of each State, territory, or possession of the 
     United States in which the corporation or a council, 
     organization, chapter, or affiliate may have activities, the 
     name and address of an agent in that State, territory, or 
     possession on whom legal process or demands against the 
     corporation may be served.

     Sec. 220113. Annual report

       The corporation shall make public an annual report on its 
     activities for the prior calendar year.

     Sec. 220114. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of governors, but in 
     compliance with the bylaws. However, the assets of the 
     corporation are irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes 
     and may not inure to the benefit of a private person except a 
     fund, foundation, or organization operated exclusively for 
     charitable purposes.

         CHAPTER 2203--UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Sec.
220301.  Organization.
220302.  Purposes.
220303.  Membership.
220304.  Governing body.
220305.  Powers.
220306.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, insignia, marks, and 
              words.
220307.  Tax exemption.
220308.  Restrictions.
220309.  Duty to maintain corporate status.
220310.  Principal office.
220311.  Records and inspection.
220312.  Service of process.
220313.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
220314.  Annual report and audit.
220315.  Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.

     Sec. 220301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--United States Capitol Historical 
     Society (in this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation.--The corporation is declared to 
     be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 220302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to encourage in the most comprehensive and enlightened 
     manner an understanding by the American people of the 
     founding, growth, and significance of the Capitol of the 
     United States as the tangible symbol of their representative 
     form of government;
       (2) to undertake research into the history of the Congress 
     and the Capitol and to promote discussion, publication, and 
     dissemination of the results of this research;
       (3) to foster and increase an informed patriotism among the 
     citizens in the study of this living memorial to the founders 
     of this Nation and the continuing thread of principles as 
     exemplified by their successors; and
       (4) to cooperate with the standing committees of Congress, 
     the Library of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol, and 
     relevant departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the 
     executive branch of the United States Government in carrying 
     out the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 220303. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 220304. Governing body

       (a) Board of Trustees.--(1) The board of trustees is the 
     governing body of the corporation. The board is responsible 
     for the control of all funds and affairs of the corporation.
       (2) Exclusive of ex officio and honorary members, the board 
     shall consist of at least 12 but not more than 40 trustees, 
     one of whom shall be elected chairman. Trustees shall be 
     elected by the board of trustees, for a term of 4 years. A 
     trustee may not be reelected as a trustee within one year of 
     the expiration of the prior term, except by the unanimous 
     vote of the trustees present and voting. A trustee may be 
     removed at any time, with or without cause, by a two-thirds 
     vote of the other trustees.
       (3) The officers of the corporation are ex officio members 
     of the board with all the rights and privileges of trustees, 
     including the right to vote.
       (4) The board shall meet at least once a year in the 
     Capitol of the United States. The board may meet at other 
     times as decided by the chairman. A meeting may be held only 
     at a time and place stated in the bylaws or on 30 days' 
     written notice.
       (b) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     president, 5 vice presidents, a treasurer, and a secretary. 
     The president is the chief executive officer.
       (2) The officers shall be elected annually by the board of 
     trustees and continue in office at the pleasure of the board.
       (3) The duties of the officers are the usual duties 
     pertaining to their offices and any additional duties 
     delegated by the board.
       (4) Officers may be compensated for their services, and 
     reimbursed for actual expenses, in amounts decided by the 
     board.
       (c) Employees.--The board of trustees may employ an 
     executive secretary and other personnel needed to assist the 
     board and the officers to carry out the activities of the 
     corporation. Employees serve at the pleasure of the board. 
     The board shall prescribe the compensation and duties of 
     employees.

     Sec. 220305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities 
     of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) produce, buy, and market commemorative medals, 
     souvenirs, publications, pictures, and cinemas consistent 
     with the purposes of the corporation;
       (8) charge and collect membership dues;
       (9) conduct fund raising campaigns and accept 
     contributions;
       (10) sue and be sued; and
       (11) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 220306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, 
       insignia, marks, and words

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``United States Capitol Historical Society'' and seals, 
     emblems, distinctive insignia, and descriptive or designating 
     marks, words, or phrases required to carry out the duties and 
     powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any 
     vested rights.

     Sec. 220307. Tax exemption

       Notwithstanding section 105 of title 4 of the United States 
     Code or any provision of the District of Columbia Code, the 
     corporation is not required to pay, collect, or account for 
     any tax specified in those provisions in connection with 
     activities conducted within, or on the grounds of, the United 
     States Capitol Building.

     Sec. 220308. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, a trustee, officer, or member as such during 
     the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final 
     liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of 
     reasonable compensation to an officer or employee or 
     reimbursement for actual expenses in amounts approved by the 
     board of trustees.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to a trustee, officer, or employee. Trustees who vote for or 
     assent to making a loan or advance to a trustee, officer, or 
     employee, and officers who participate in making the loan or 
     advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation 
     for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 220309. Duty to maintain corporate status

       The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation 
     incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia or a 
     State.

     Sec. 220310. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of 
     trustees. 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.

     Sec. 220311. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     trustees, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of trustees; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member,

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     may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper 
     purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 220312. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 220313. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 220314. Annual report and audit

       (a) Annual Report.--The corporation shall submit an annual 
     report to each House of Congress on the activities of the 
     corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be 
     submitted as soon as practical after the end of each fiscal 
     year.
       (b) Audit.--In addition to complying with the audit 
     requirements of section 10101 of this title, the corporation 
     shall comply with section 451 of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1970 (40 U.S.C. 193m-1).

     Sec. 220315. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final 
       liquidation

       On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any 
     assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall 
     be distributed as provided by the board of trustees, but in 
     compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.

             CHAPTER 2205--UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

                       SUBCHAPTER I--CORPORATION

Sec.
220501.  Definitions.
220502.  Organization.
220503.  Purposes.
220504.  Membership.
220505.  Powers.
220506.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
220507.  Restrictions.
220508.  Headquarters, principal office, and meetings.
220509.  Resolution of disputes.
220510.  Service of process.
220511.  Annual report.

                SUBCHAPTER II--NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES

220521.  Recognition of amateur sports organizations as national 
              governing bodies.
220522.  Eligibility requirements.
220523.  Authority of national governing bodies.
220524.  General duties of national governing bodies.
220525.  Granting sanctions for amateur athletic competitions.
220526.  Restricted amateur athletic competitions.
220527.  Complaints against national governing bodies.
220528.  Applications to replace an incumbent national governing body.
220529.  Arbitration of corporation determinations.

                       SUBCHAPTER I--CORPORATION

     Sec. 220501. Definitions

       For purposes of this chapter--
       (1) ``amateur athlete'' means an athlete who meets the 
     eligibility standards established by the national governing 
     body for the sport in which the athlete competes.
       (2) ``amateur athletic competition'' means a contest, game, 
     meet, match, tournament, regatta, or other event in which 
     amateur athletes compete.
       (3) ``amateur sports organization'' means a not-for-profit 
     corporation, association, or other group organized in the 
     United States that sponsors or arranges an amateur athletic 
     competition.
       (4) ``corporation'' means the United States Olympic 
     Committee.
       (5) ``international amateur athletic competition'' means an 
     amateur athletic competition between one or more athletes 
     representing the United States, individually or as a team, 
     and one or more athletes representing a foreign country.
       (6) ``national governing body'' means an amateur sports 
     organization that is recognized by the corporation under 
     section 220521 of this title.
       (7) ``sanction'' means a certificate of approval issued by 
     a national governing body.

     Sec. 220502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The corporation is a federally 
     chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.
       (c) References to United States Olympic Association.--Any 
     reference to the United States Olympic Association is deemed 
     to refer to the United States Olympic Committee.

     Sec. 220503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to establish national goals for amateur athletic 
     activities and encourage the attainment of those goals;
       (2) to coordinate and develop amateur athletic activity in 
     the United States, directly related to international amateur 
     athletic competition, to foster productive working 
     relationships among sports-related organizations;
       (3) to exercise exclusive jurisdiction, directly or through 
     constituent members of committees, over--
       (A) all matters pertaining to United States participation 
     in the Olympic Games and the Pan-American Games, including 
     representation of the United States in the games; and
       (B) the organization of the Olympic Games and the Pan-
     American Games when held in the United States;
       (4) to obtain for the United States, directly or by 
     delegation to the appropriate national governing body, the 
     most competent amateur representation possible in each event 
     of the Olympic Games and Pan-American Games;
       (5) to promote and support amateur athletic activities 
     involving the United States and foreign nations;
       (6) to promote and encourage physical fitness and public 
     participation in amateur athletic activities;
       (7) to assist organizations and persons concerned with 
     sports in the development of amateur athletic programs for 
     amateur athletes;
       (8) to provide swift resolution of conflicts and disputes 
     involving amateur athletes, national governing bodies, and 
     amateur sports organizations, and protect the opportunity of 
     any amateur athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator, 
     or official to participate in amateur athletic competition;
       (9) to foster the development of amateur athletic 
     facilities for use by amateur athletes and assist in making 
     existing amateur athletic facilities available for use by 
     amateur athletes;
       (10) to provide and coordinate technical information on 
     physical training, equipment design, coaching, and 
     performance analysis;
       (11) to encourage and support research, development, and 
     dissemination of information in the areas of sports medicine 
     and sports safety;
       (12) to encourage and provide assistance to amateur 
     athletic activities for women;
       (13) to encourage and provide assistance to amateur 
     athletic programs and competition for individuals with 
     disabilities, including, where feasible, the expansion of 
     opportunities for meaningful participation by individuals 
     with disabilities in programs of athletic competition for 
     able-bodied individuals; and
       (14) to encourage and provide assistance to amateur 
     athletes of racial and ethnic minorities for the purpose of 
     eliciting the participation of those minorities in amateur 
     athletic activities in which they are underrepresented.

     Sec. 220504. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Eligibility for membership in the 
     corporation is as provided in the constitution and bylaws of 
     the corporation.
       (b) Required Provisions for Representation.--In its 
     constitution and bylaws, the corporation shall establish and 
     maintain provisions with respect to its governance and the 
     conduct of its affairs for reasonable representation of--
       (1) amateur sports organizations recognized as national 
     governing bodies under section 220521 of this title;
       (2) amateur athletes who are actively engaged in amateur 
     athletic competition or who have represented the United 
     States in international amateur athletic competition within 
     the preceding 10 years;
       (3) amateur sports organizations that conduct a national 
     program or regular national amateur athletic competition in 2 
     or more sports that are included on the program of the 
     Olympic Games or the Pan-American Games on a level of 
     proficiency appropriate for the selection of amateur athletes 
     to represent the United States in international amateur 
     athletic competition; and
       (4) individuals not affiliated or associated with any 
     amateur sports organization who, in the corporation's 
     judgment, represent the interests of the American public in 
     the activities of the corporation.

     Sec. 220505. Powers

       (a) Constitution and Bylaws.--The corporation shall adopt a 
     constitution and bylaws. The corporation may amend its 
     constitution only if the corporation--
       (1) publishes, in its principal publication, a notice of 
     the proposed amendment, including--
       (A) the substantive terms of the amendment;
       (B) the time and place of the corporation's regular meeting 
     at which adoption of the amendment is to be decided; and
       (C) a provision informing interested persons that they may 
     submit materials as authorized in clause (2) of this 
     subsection; and
       (2) gives all interested persons an opportunity to submit 
     written comments and information for at least 60 days after 
     publication of notice of the proposed amendment and before 
     adoption of the amendment.
       (b) General Corporate Powers.--The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (2) establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs 
     of the corporation;
       (3) make contracts;
       (4) accept gifts, legacies, and devises in furtherance of 
     its corporate purposes;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications 
     consistent with its corporate purposes;
       (8) approve and revoke membership in the corporation;
       (9) sue and be sued; and
       (10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

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       (c) Powers Related to Amateur Athletics and the Olympic 
     Games.--The corporation may--
       (1) serve as the coordinating body for amateur athletic 
     activity in the United States directly related to 
     international amateur athletic competition;
       (2) represent the United States as its national Olympic 
     committee in relations with the International Olympic 
     Committee and the Pan-American Sports Organization;
       (3) organize, finance, and control the representation of 
     the United States in the competitions and events of the 
     Olympic Games and of the Pan-American Games, and obtain, 
     directly or by delegation to the appropriate national 
     governing body, amateur representation for those games;
       (4) recognize eligible amateur sports organizations as 
     national governing bodies for any sport that is included on 
     the program of the Olympic Games or the Pan-American Games;
       (5) facilitate, through orderly and effective 
     administrative procedures, the resolution of conflicts or 
     disputes that involve any of its members and any amateur 
     athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator, official, 
     national governing body, or amateur sports organization and 
     that arise in connection with their eligibility for and 
     participation in the Olympic Games, the Pan-American world 
     championship competition, or other protected competition as 
     defined in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation; 
     and
       (6) provide financial assistance to any organization or 
     association, except a corporation organized for profit, in 
     furtherance of the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 220506. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       (a) Exclusive Right of Corporation.--Except as provided in 
     subsection (d) of this section, the corporation has the 
     exclusive right to use--
       (1) the name ``United States Olympic Committee'';
       (2) the symbol of the International Olympic Committee, 
     consisting of 5 interlocking rings;
       (3) the emblem of the corporation, consisting of an 
     escutcheon having a blue chief and vertically extending red 
     and white bars on the base with 5 interlocking rings 
     displayed on the chief; and
       (4) the words ``Olympic'', ``Olympiad'', ``Citius Altius 
     Fortius'', or any combination of those words.
       (b) Contributors and Suppliers.--The corporation may 
     authorize contributors and suppliers of goods or services to 
     use the trade name of the corporation or any trademark, 
     symbol, insignia, or emblem of the International Olympic 
     Committee or of the corporation to advertise that the 
     contributions, goods, or services were donated or supplied 
     to, or approved, selected, or used by, the corporation, the 
     United States Olympic team, the Pan-American team, or team 
     members.
       (c) Civil Action for Unauthorized Use.--Except as provided 
     in subsection (d) of this section, the corporation may file a 
     civil action against a person for the remedies provided in 
     the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) (popularly 
     known as the Trademark Act of 1946) if the person, without 
     the consent of the corporation, uses for the purpose of 
     trade, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to 
     promote any theatrical exhibition, athletic performance, or 
     competition--
       (1) the symbol described in subsection (a)(2) of this 
     section;
       (2) the emblem described in subsection (a)(3) of this 
     section;
       (3) the words described in subsection (a)(4) of this 
     section, or any combination or simulation of those words 
     tending to cause confusion or mistake, to deceive, or to 
     falsely suggest a connection with the corporation or any 
     Olympic activity; or
       (4) any trademark, trade name, sign, symbol, or insignia 
     falsely representing association with, or authorization by, 
     the International Olympic Committee or the corporation.
       (d) Pre-Existing Rights.--(1) A person who actually used 
     the emblem described in subsection (a)(3) of this section, or 
     the words or any combination of the words described in 
     subsection (a)(4) of this section, for any lawful purpose 
     before September 21, 1950, is not prohibited by this section 
     from continuing the lawful use for the same purpose and for 
     the same goods or services.
       (2) A person who actually used, or whose assignor actually 
     used, the words or any combination of the words described in 
     subsection (a)(4) of this section, or a trademark, trade 
     name, sign, symbol, or insignia described in subsection 
     (c)(4) of this section, for any lawful purpose before 
     September 21, 1950, is not prohibited by this section from 
     continuing the lawful use for the same purpose and for the 
     same goods or services.

     Sec. 220507. Restrictions

       (a) Profit and Stock.--The corporation may not engage in 
     business for profit or issue stock.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation shall be 
     nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an 
     individual seeking public office.

     Sec. 220508. Headquarters, principal office, and meetings

       The corporation shall maintain its principal office and 
     national headquarters in a place in the United States decided 
     by the corporation. The corporation may hold its annual and 
     special meetings in the places decided by the corporation.

     Sec. 220509. Resolution of disputes

       The corporation shall establish and maintain provisions in 
     its constitution and bylaws for the swift and equitable 
     resolution of disputes involving any of its members and 
     relating to the opportunity of an amateur athlete, coach, 
     trainer, manager, administrator, or official to participate 
     in the Olympic Games, the Pan-American Games, world 
     championship competition, or other protected competition as 
     defined in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 220510. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of each 
     State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom 
     legal process or demands against the corporation may be 
     served.

     Sec. 220511. Annual report

       (a) Submission to President and Congress.--Not later than 
     June 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit 
     simultaneously to the President and to each House of Congress 
     a detailed report of its operations during the prior calendar 
     year, including--
       (1) a complete statement of the corporation's receipts and 
     expenditures; and
       (2) a comprehensive description of the activities and 
     accomplishments of the corporation during the prior year.
       (b) Availability to Public.--The corporation shall make 
     copies of the report available to interested persons at a 
     reasonable cost.

                SUBCHAPTER II--NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES

     Sec. 220521. Recognition of amateur sports organizations as 
       national governing bodies

       (a) General Authority.--For any sport that is included on 
     the program of the Olympic Games or the Pan-American Games, 
     the corporation may recognize as a national governing body an 
     amateur sports organization that files an application and is 
     eligible under section 220522 of this title. The corporation 
     may recognize only one national governing body for each sport 
     for which an application is made and approved.
       (b) Public Hearing.--Before recognizing an organization as 
     a national governing body, the corporation shall hold a 
     public hearing on the application. The corporation shall 
     publish notice of the time, place, and nature of the hearing. 
     Publication shall be made in a regular issue of the 
     corporation's principal publication at least 30 days, but not 
     more than 60 days, before the date of the hearing.
       (c) Recommendation to International Sports Federation.--
     Within 61 days after recognizing an organization as a 
     national governing body, the corporation shall recommend and 
     support in any appropriate manner the national governing body 
     to the appropriate international sports federation as the 
     representative of the United States for that sport.
       (d) Review of Recognition.--The corporation may review all 
     matters related to the continued recognition of an 
     organization as a national governing body and may take action 
     it considers appropriate, including placing conditions on the 
     continued recognition.

     Sec. 220522. Eligibility requirements

       An amateur sports organization is eligible to be 
     recognized, or to continue to be recognized, as a national 
     governing body only if it--
       (1) is incorporated under the laws of a State of the United 
     States or the District of Columbia as a not-for-profit 
     corporation having as its purpose the advancement of amateur 
     athletic competition;
       (2) has the managerial and financial capability to plan and 
     execute its obligations;
       (3) submits--
       (A) an application, in the form required by the 
     corporation, for recognition as a national governing body;
       (B) a copy of its corporate charter and bylaws; and
       (C) any additional information considered necessary or 
     appropriate by the corporation;
       (4) agrees to submit, on demand by the corporation, to 
     binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the 
     commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association in 
     any controversy involving--
       (A) its recognition as a national governing body, as 
     provided for in section 220529 of this title; or
       (B) the opportunity of any amateur athlete, coach, trainer, 
     manager, administrator, or official to participate in amateur 
     athletic competition, as provided for in the corporation's 
     constitution and bylaws;
       (5) demonstrates that it is autonomous in the governance of 
     its sport, in that it--
       (A) independently decides and controls all matters central 
     to governance;
       (B) does not delegate decision-making and control of 
     matters central to governance; and
       (C) is free from outside restraint;
       (6) demonstrates that it is a member of no more than one 
     international sports federation that governs a sport included 
     on the program of the Olympic Games or the Pan-American 
     Games;
       (7) demonstrates that its membership is open to any 
     individual who is an amateur athlete, coach, trainer, 
     manager, administrator, or official active in the sport for 
     which recognition is sought, or any amateur sports 
     organization that conducts programs in the sport for which 
     recognition is sought, or both;
       (8) provides an equal opportunity to amateur athletes, 
     coaches, trainers, managers,

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     administrators, and officials to participate in amateur 
     athletic competition, without discrimination on the basis of 
     race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, and with 
     fair notice and opportunity for a hearing to any amateur 
     athlete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator, or official 
     before declaring the individual ineligible to participate;
       (9) is governed by a board of directors or other governing 
     board whose members are selected without regard to race, 
     color, religion, national origin, or sex, except that, in 
     sports where there are separate male and female programs, it 
     provides for reasonable representation of both males and 
     females on the board of directors or other governing board;
       (10) demonstrates that--
       (A) its board of directors or other governing board 
     includes among its voting members--
       (i) individuals who are actively engaged in amateur 
     athletic competition in the sport for which recognition is 
     sought; or
       (ii) individuals who, within the prior 10 years, have 
     represented the United States in international amateur 
     athletic competition in the sport for which recognition is 
     sought; and
       (B) the individuals described in subclause (A) of this 
     clause hold at least 20 percent of the membership and voting 
     power on the board;
       (11) provides for reasonable direct representation on its 
     board of directors or other governing board for any amateur 
     sports organization that--
       (A) conducts a national program or regular national amateur 
     athletic competition in the applicable sport on a level of 
     proficiency appropriate for the selection of amateur athletes 
     to represent the United States in international amateur 
     athletic competition; and
       (B) ensures that the representation reflects the nature, 
     scope, quality, and strength of the programs and competitions 
     of the amateur sports organization in relation to all other 
     programs and competitions in the sport in the United States;
       (12) demonstrates that none of its officers are also 
     officers of any other amateur sports organization recognized 
     as a national governing body;
       (13) provides procedures for the prompt and equitable 
     resolution of grievances of its members;
       (14) does not have eligibility criteria related to amateur 
     status that are more restrictive than those of the 
     appropriate international sports federation; and
       (15) demonstrates, if the organization is seeking to be 
     recognized as a national governing body, that it is prepared 
     to meet the obligations imposed on a national governing body 
     under sections 220524 and 220525 of this title.

     Sec. 220523. Authority of national governing bodies

       (a) Authority.--For the sport that it governs, a national 
     governing body may--
       (1) represent the United States in the appropriate 
     international sports federation;
       (2) establish national goals and encourage the attainment 
     of those goals;
       (3) serve as the coordinating body for amateur athletic 
     activity in the United States;
       (4) exercise jurisdiction over international amateur 
     athletic activities and sanction international amateur 
     athletic competition held in the United States and sanction 
     the sponsorship of international amateur athletic competition 
     held outside the United States;
       (5) conduct amateur athletic competition, including 
     national championships, and international amateur athletic 
     competition in the United States, and establish procedures 
     for determining eligibility standards for participation in 
     competition, except for amateur athletic competition 
     specified in section 220526 of this title;
       (6) recommend to the corporation individuals and teams to 
     represent the United States in the Olympic Games and the Pan-
     American Games; and
       (7) designate individuals and teams to represent the United 
     States in international amateur athletic competition (other 
     than the Olympic Games and the Pan-American Games) and 
     certify, in accordance with applicable international rules, 
     the amateur eligibility of those individuals and teams.
       (b) Replacement of National Governing Body Pursuant to 
     Arbitration.--A national governing body may not exercise any 
     authority under subsection (a) of this section for a 
     particular sport after another amateur sports organization 
     has been declared (in accordance with binding arbitration 
     proceedings prescribed by the organic documents of the 
     corporation) entitled to replace that national governing body 
     as the member of the corporation for that sport.

     Sec. 220524. General duties of national governing bodies

       For the sport that it governs, a national governing body 
     shall--
       (1) develop interest and participation throughout the 
     United States and be responsible to the persons and amateur 
     sports organizations it represents;
       (2) minimize, through coordination with other amateur 
     sports organizations, conflicts in the scheduling of all 
     practices and competitions;
       (3) keep amateur athletes informed of policy matters and 
     reasonably reflect the views of the athletes in its policy 
     decisions;
       (4) allow an amateur athlete to compete in any 
     international amateur athletic competition conducted by any 
     amateur sports organization or person, unless the national 
     governing body establishes that its denial is based on 
     evidence that the organization or person conducting the 
     competition does not meet the requirements stated in section 
     220525 of this title;
       (5) provide equitable support and encouragement for 
     participation by women where separate programs for male and 
     female athletes are conducted on a national basis;
       (6) encourage and support amateur athletic sports programs 
     for individuals with disabilities and the participation of 
     individuals with disabilities in amateur athletic activity, 
     including, where feasible, the expansion of opportunities for 
     meaningful participation by individuals with disabilities in 
     programs of athletic competition for able-bodied individuals;
       (7) provide and coordinate technical information on 
     physical training, equipment design, coaching, and 
     performance analysis; and
       (8) encourage and support research, development, and 
     dissemination of information in the areas of sports medicine 
     and sports safety.

     Sec. 220525. Granting sanctions for amateur athletic 
       competitions

       (a) Prompt Review and Decision.--For the sport that it 
     governs, a national governing body promptly shall--
       (1) review a request by an amateur sports organization or 
     person for a sanction to hold an international amateur 
     athletic competition in the United States or to sponsor 
     United States amateur athletes to compete in international 
     amateur athletic competition outside the United States; and
       (2) grant the sanction if--
       (A) the national governing body does not decide by clear 
     and convincing evidence that holding or sponsoring an 
     international amateur athletic competition would be 
     detrimental to the best interest of the sport; and
       (B) the requirements of subsection (b) of this section are 
     met.
       (b) Requirements.--An amateur sports organization or person 
     may be granted a sanction under this section only if the 
     organization or person meets the following requirements:
       (1) The organization or person must pay the national 
     governing body any required sanctioning fee, if the fee is 
     reasonable and nondiscriminatory.
       (2) For a sanction to hold an international amateur 
     athletic competition in the United States, the organization 
     or person must--
       (A) submit to the national governing body an audited or 
     notarized financial report of similar events, if any, 
     conducted by the organization or person; and
       (B) demonstrate that the requirements of paragraph (4) of 
     this subsection have been met.
       (3) For a sanction to sponsor United States amateur 
     athletes to compete in international amateur athletic 
     competition outside the United States, the organization or 
     person must--
       (A) submit a report of the most recent trip to a foreign 
     country, if any, that the organization or person sponsored 
     for the purpose of having United States amateur athletes 
     compete in international amateur athletic competition; and
       (B) submit a letter from the appropriate entity that will 
     hold the international amateur athletic competition 
     certifying that the requirements of paragraph (4) of this 
     subsection have been met.
       (4) The requirements referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) 
     of this subsection are that--
       (A) appropriate measures have been taken to protect the 
     amateur status of athletes who will take part in the 
     competition and to protect their eligibility to compete in 
     amateur athletic competition;
       (B) appropriate provision has been made for validation of 
     any records established during the competition;
       (C) due regard has been given to any international amateur 
     athletic requirements specifically applicable to the 
     competition;
       (D) the competition will be conducted by qualified 
     officials;
       (E) proper medical supervision will be provided for 
     athletes who will participate in the competition; and
       (F) proper safety precautions have been taken to protect 
     the personal welfare of the athletes and spectators at the 
     competition.

     Sec. 220526. Restricted amateur athletic competitions

       (a) Exclusive Jurisdiction.--An amateur sports organization 
     that conducts amateur athletic competition shall have 
     exclusive jurisdiction over that competition if participation 
     is restricted to a specific class of amateur athletes, such 
     as high school students, college students, members of the 
     Armed Forces, or similar groups or categories.
       (b) Sanctions for International Competition.--An amateur 
     sports organization under subsection (a) of this section 
     shall obtain a sanction from the appropriate national 
     governing body if the organization wishes to--
       (1) conduct international amateur athletic competition in 
     the United States; or
       (2) sponsor international amateur athletic competition to 
     be held outside the United States.

     Sec. 220527. Complaints against national governing bodies

       (a) General.--(1) An amateur sports organization or person 
     that belongs to or is eligible to belong to a national 
     governing body

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     may seek to compel the national governing body to comply with 
     sections 220522, 220524, and 220525 of this title by filing a 
     written complaint with the corporation. A copy of the 
     complaint shall be served on the national governing body.
       (2) The corporation shall establish procedures for the 
     filing and disposition of complaints under this section.
       (b) Exhaustion of Remedies.--(1) An organization or person 
     may file a complaint under subsection (a) of this section 
     only after exhausting all available remedies within the 
     national governing body for correcting deficiencies, unless 
     it can be shown by clear and convincing evidence that those 
     remedies would have resulted in unnecessary delay.
       (2) Within 30 days after a complaint is filed, the 
     corporation shall decide whether the organization or person 
     has exhausted all available remedies as required by paragraph 
     (1) of this subsection. If the corporation determines that 
     the remedies have not been exhausted, it may direct that the 
     remedies be pursued before the corporation considers the 
     complaint further.
       (c) Hearings.--If the corporation decides that all 
     available remedies have been exhausted as required by 
     subsection (b)(1) of this section, it shall hold a hearing, 
     within 90 days after the complaint is filed, to receive 
     testimony to decide whether the national governing body is 
     complying with sections 220522, 220524, and 220525 of this 
     title.
       (d) Disposition of Complaint.--(1) If the corporation 
     decides, as a result of the hearing, that the national 
     governing body is complying with sections 220522, 220524, and 
     220525 of this title, it shall so notify the complainant and 
     the national governing body.
       (2) If the corporation decides, as a result of the hearing, 
     that the national governing body is not complying with 
     sections 220522, 220524, and 220525 of this title, it shall--
       (A) place the national governing body on probation for a 
     specified period of time, not to exceed 180 days, which the 
     corporation considers necessary to enable the national 
     governing body to comply with those sections; or
       (B) revoke the recognition of the national governing body.
       (3) If the corporation places a national governing body on 
     probation under paragraph (2) of this subsection, it may 
     extend the probationary period if the national governing body 
     has proven by clear and convincing evidence that, through no 
     fault of its own, it needs additional time to comply with 
     sections 220522, 220524, and 220525 of this title. If, at the 
     end of the period allowed by the corporation, the national 
     governing body has not complied with those sections, the 
     corporation shall revoke the recognition of the national 
     governing body.

     Sec. 220528. Applications to replace an incumbent national 
       governing body

       (a) General.--An amateur sports organization may seek to 
     replace an incumbent as the national governing body for a 
     particular sport by filing a written application for 
     recognition with the corporation.
       (b) Establishment of Procedures.--The corporation shall 
     establish procedures for the filing and disposition of 
     applications under this section. If 2 or more organizations 
     file applications for the same sport, the applications shall 
     be considered in a single proceeding.
       (c) Filing Procedures.--(1) An application under this 
     section must be filed within one year after the final day 
     of--
       (A) any Olympic Games, for a sport in which competition is 
     held in the Olympic Games or both the Olympic and Pan-
     American Games; or
       (B) any Pan-American Games, for a sport in which 
     competition is held in the Pan-American Games but not in the 
     Olympic Games.
       (2) The application shall be filed with the corporation by 
     registered mail, and a copy of the application shall be 
     served on the national governing body. The corporation shall 
     inform the applicant that its application has been received.
       (d) Hearings.--Within 180 days after receipt of an 
     application filed under this section, the corporation shall 
     conduct a formal hearing to determine the merits of the 
     application. The corporation shall publish notice of the time 
     and place of the hearing in a regular issue of its principal 
     publication at least 30 days, but not more than 60 days, 
     before the date of the hearing. In the hearing, the applicant 
     and the national governing body shall be given a reasonable 
     opportunity to present evidence supporting their positions.
       (e) Standards for Granting Applications.--In the hearing, 
     the applicant must establish by a preponderance of the 
     evidence that--
       (1) it meets the criteria for recognition as a national 
     governing body under section 220522 of this title; and
       (2)(A) the national governing body does not meet the 
     criteria of section 220522, 220524, or 220525 of this title; 
     or
       (B) the applicant more adequately meets the criteria of 
     section 220522 of this title, is capable of more adequately 
     meeting the criteria of sections 220524 and 220525 of this 
     title, and provides or is capable of providing a more 
     effective national program of competition than the national 
     governing body in the sport for which it seeks recognition.
       (f ) Disposition of Applications.--Within 30 days after the 
     close of the hearing required by this section, the 
     corporation shall--
       (1) uphold the right of the national governing body to 
     continue as the national governing body for its sport;
       (2) revoke the recognition of the national governing body 
     and declare a vacancy in the national governing body for that 
     sport;
       (3) revoke the recognition of the national governing body 
     and recognize the applicant as the national governing body; 
     or
       (4) place the national governing body on probation for a 
     period not exceeding 180 days, pending the compliance of the 
     national governing body, if the national governing body would 
     have retained recognition except for a minor deficiency in 
     one of the requirements of section 220522, 220524, or 220525 
     of this title.
       (g) Revocation of Recognition After Probation.--If the 
     national governing body does not comply with sections 220522, 
     220524, and 220525 of this title within the probationary 
     period prescribed under subsection (f )(4) of this section, 
     the corporation shall revoke the recognition of the national 
     governing body and either--
       (1) recognize the applicant as the national governing body; 
     or
       (2) declare a vacancy in the national governing body for 
     that sport.

     Sec. 220529. Arbitration of corporation determinations

       (a) Right to Review.--A party aggrieved by a determination 
     of the corporation under section 220527 or 220528 of this 
     title may obtain review by any regional office of the 
     American Arbitration Association.
       (b) Procedure.--(1) A demand for arbitration must be 
     submitted within 30 days after the determination of the 
     corporation.
       (2) On receipt of a demand for arbitration, the Association 
     shall serve notice on the parties to the arbitration and on 
     the corporation, and shall immediately proceed with 
     arbitration according to the commercial rules of the 
     Association in effect at the time the demand is filed, except 
     that--
       (A) the arbitration panel shall consist of at least 3 
     arbitrators, unless the parties to the proceeding agree to a 
     lesser number;
       (B) the arbitration hearing shall take place at a site 
     selected by the Association, unless the parties to the 
     proceeding agree to the use of another site; and
       (C) the arbitration hearing shall be open to the public.
       (3) A decision by the arbitrators shall be by majority vote 
     unless the concurrence of all arbitrators is expressly 
     required by the contesting parties.
       (4) Each party may be represented by counsel or by any 
     other authorized representative at the arbitration 
     proceeding.
       (5) The parties may offer any evidence they desire and 
     shall produce any additional evidence the arbitrators believe 
     is necessary to an understanding and determination of the 
     dispute. The arbitrators shall be the sole judges of the 
     relevancy and materiality of the evidence offered. Conformity 
     to legal rules of evidence is not necessary.
       (c) Settlement.--The arbitrators may settle a dispute 
     arising under this chapter before making a final award, if 
     agreed to by the parties and achieved in a manner not 
     inconsistent with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.
       (d) Binding Nature of Decision.--Final decision of the 
     arbitrators is binding on the parties if the award is not 
     inconsistent with the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.
       (e) Reopening Hearings.--(1) At any time before a final 
     decision is made, the hearings may be reopened by the 
     arbitrators on their own motion or on the motion of a party.
       (2) If the reopening is based on the motion of a party, and 
     if the reopening would result in the arbitrators' decision 
     being delayed beyond the specific period agreed to at the 
     beginning of the arbitration proceedings, all parties to the 
     decision must agree to reopen the hearings.

     CHAPTER 2207--UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II

Sec.
220701.  Definition.
220702.  Organization.
220703.  Purposes.
220704.  Membership.
220705.  Governing body.
220706.  Powers.
220707.  Restrictions.
220708.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
220709.  Records and inspection.
220710.  Service of process.
220711.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
220712.  Annual report.

     Sec. 220701. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 220702. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--United States Submarine Veterans of 
     World War II (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     nonprofit corporation incorporated in New Jersey and 
     Colorado, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 220703. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       (1) preserving and promoting patriotism and loyalty to the 
     United States of America;
       (2) perpetuating and establishing memorials to the memory 
     of shipmates who served aboard United States submarines and 
     gave

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     their lives in submarine warfare during World War II;
       (3) promoting the spirit and unity that existed among the 
     United States Navy submarine crewmen during World War II;
       (4) fostering general public awareness of life aboard 
     submarines during World War II, through securing, restoring, 
     and displaying the submarines that were in service at that 
     time;
       (5) sponsoring annual college scholarships; and
       (6) performing acts of charity as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 220704. Membership

       Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for 
     membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges 
     of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 220705. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 220706. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 220707. 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 otherwise 
     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.

     Sec. 220708. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 220709. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 220710. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 220711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 220712. 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.

      CHAPTER 2301--VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

Sec.
230101.  Organization.
230102.  Purposes.
230103.  Membership.
230104.  Powers.
230105.  Exclusive right to name, seal, emblems, and badges.
230106.  Service of process.
230107.  Annual report.

     Sec. 230101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 
     United States (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     national association of men who as soldiers, sailors, 
     marines, and airmen served this Nation in wars, campaigns, 
     and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters, is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 230102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are fraternal, patriotic, 
     historical, and educational, and are--
       (1) to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its 
     members;
       (2) to assist worthy comrades;
       (3) to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and 
     to assist their widows and orphans;
       (4) to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the 
     United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
       (5) to foster true patriotism;
       (6) to maintain and extend the institutions of American 
     freedom; and
       (7) to preserve and defend the United States from all 
     enemies.

     Sec. 230103. Membership

       An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation 
     only if the individual served honorably as a member of the 
     armed forces of the United States--
       (1) in a foreign war, insurrection, or expedition in 
     service that--
       (A) has been recognized as campaign-medal service; and
       (B) is governed by the authorization of the award of a 
     campaign badge by the United States Government; or
       (2) on the Korean peninsula or in its territorial waters 
     for at least 30 consecutive days, or a total of 60 days, 
     after June 30, 1949.

     Sec. 230104. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend 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) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate State 
     and territorial subdivisions and local chapters or posts;
       (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.

     Sec. 230105. Exclusive right to name, seal, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name 
     ``Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States'' and its 
     corporate seal and to manufacture and use emblems and badges 
     the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 230106. Service of process

       As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege 
     granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the 
     secretary of state or other designated official of each 
     State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom 
     legal process or demands against the corporation may be 
     served.

     Sec. 230107. 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 fiscal year. The report may not 
     be printed as a public document.

CHAPTER 2303--VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 
                              INCORPORATED

Sec.
230301.  Organization.
230302.  Purposes.
230303.  Membership.
230304.  Governing body.
230305.  Powers.
230306.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
230307.  Restrictions.
230308.  Principal office.
230309.  Records and inspection.
230310.  Service of process.
230311.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
230312.  Annual report.
230313.  Termination of existence and distribution of assets.

     Sec. 230301. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Veterans of World War I of the United 
     States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the 
     ``corporation''), is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.--The corporation 
     is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District 
     of Columbia.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 230302. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, fraternal, 
     historical, and educational, in the service and for the 
     benefit of veterans of World War I, and are--
       (1) to provide for the veterans of World War I an 
     organization for their mutual benefit, pleasure, and 
     amusement which will afford them opportunities and means for 
     personal contact with each other to keep alive friendships 
     and memories of World War I and to venerate the memory of 
     their honored dead;
       (2) to cooperate to the fullest extent and in a harmonious 
     manner with all veterans' organizations so that the best 
     interests of all veterans of all wars in which the United 
     States has participated, and the widows and orphans of 
     deceased veterans of those wars, may best be served;
       (3) to stimulate communities and political subdivisions 
     into taking more interest in veterans of World War I, the 
     widows and orphans of those deceased veterans, and the

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     problems of those veterans and their widows and orphans;
       (4) to collate, preserve, and encourage the study of 
     historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events 
     pertaining to World War I;
       (5) to fight vigorously to uphold the Constitution and laws 
     of the United States as well as the individual States of the 
     Union and to foster the spirit and practice of true 
     Americanism;
       (6) to fight unceasingly for our national security to 
     protect Americans from enemies within our borders, as well as 
     those from without, so that our American way of life is 
     preserved;
       (7) to fight to the utmost all those alien forces, 
     particularly forces such as communism, whose objectives are 
     to deny our very existence as a free people; and
       (8) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out 
     the purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 230303. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Eligibility for membership in the 
     corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation of 
     classes of members are as provided in the constitution and 
     bylaws of the corporation. However, an individual who did not 
     serve honorably in the armed forces of the United States 
     during the period beginning April 6, 1917, and ending 
     November 11, 1918, is not eligible for all classes of 
     membership.
       (b) Voting.--Each member of the corporation (except an 
     associate or honorary member) has one vote on each matter 
     submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members of the 
     corporation except the national convention.

     Sec. 230304. Governing body

       (a) National Convention.--(1) The national convention is 
     the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
       (2) The national convention is composed of officers and 
     elected representatives from the States and other local 
     subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the form 
     of government of the corporation must be representative of 
     the membership at large and may not permit concentration of 
     control in a limited number of members or in a self-
     perpetuating group not representative of the membership at 
     large. Each elected representative is entitled to one vote at 
     the national convention.
       (3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in 
     the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or 
     possession of the United States.
       (b) Board of Administration.--(1) During the intervals 
     between the national convention, the board of administration 
     is the governing board of the corporation and is responsible 
     for the general policies, program, and activities of the 
     corporation.
       (2) The board shall consist of at least 7 members elected 
     in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws.
       (c) Officers.--(1) The officers of the corporation are a 
     national commander, a national senior vice commander, a 
     national junior vice commander, a national quartermaster, a 
     national adjutant, a national judge advocate, 9 regional vice 
     commanders, and other officers as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws. One individual may hold the offices 
     of national quartermaster and national adjutant.
       (2) The titles, manner of selection, term of office, and 
     duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws.

     Sec. 230305. Powers

       The corporation may--
       (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the 
     management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
       (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
       (3) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the 
     activities of the corporation require;
       (4) make contracts;
       (5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as 
     necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the 
     corporation;
       (6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and 
     secure its obligations by granting security interests in its 
     property;
       (7) sue and be sued; and
       (8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the 
     purposes of the corporation.

     Sec. 230306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the 
     exclusive right to use the name ``Veterans of World War I of 
     the United States of America, Incorporated''. The corporation 
     has the exclusive right to use, and to allow others to use, 
     seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

     Sec. 230307. Restrictions

       (a) Stocks and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) Political Activities.--The corporation or an officer or 
     agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a 
     political party or candidate for public office.
       (c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets 
     of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be 
     distributed to, an officer or member during the life of the 
     corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This 
     subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an 
     officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in 
     amounts approved by the board of administration of the 
     corporation.
       (d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan or advance 
     to an officer or employee. Members of the board of 
     administration who vote for or assent to making a loan or 
     advance to an officer or employee, and officers who 
     participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and 
     severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the 
     loan or advance until it is repaid.

     Sec. 230308. Principal office

       The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of 
     administration. However, the activities of the corporation 
     are not confined to the place where the principal office is 
     located but may be conducted in the District of Columbia and 
     throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the 
     United States.

     Sec. 230309. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account; and
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its national convention 
     and board of administration.
       (b) Inspection.--A member, or an agent or attorney of the 
     member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any 
     proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 230310. Service of process

       The corporation shall have a designated agent in the 
     District of Columbia to receive service of process for the 
     corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to 
     the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on 
     the corporation.

     Sec. 230311. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 230312. 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 on the proceedings of the national 
     convention.

     Sec. 230313. Termination of existence and distribution of 
       assets

       (a) Authority To Make Contingent Provisions.--The national 
     convention, by resolution, may declare that the corporate 
     existence will terminate on the occurrence of a specified 
     event and provide for the disposition of any property 
     remaining after the discharge of all liabilities.
       (b) Procedure for Carrying Out Contingent Provisions.--(1) 
     An authenticated copy of the national convention's resolution 
     must be filed in the office of the United States District 
     Court for the District of Columbia.
       (2) The court shall take jurisdiction when--
       (A) the declared event has occurred; and
       (B) a petition is filed with the court reciting the 
     relevant facts.
       (3) On proof of the facts, the court shall enter an order 
     vesting title and ownership in accordance with the resolution 
     of the national convention.

            CHAPTER 2305--VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.

Sec.
230501.  Definition.
230502.  Organization.
230503.  Purposes.
230504.  Membership.
230505.  Governing body.
230506.  Powers.
230507.  Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
230508.  Restrictions.
230509.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
230510.  Records and inspection.
230511.  Service of process.
230512.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
230513.  Annual report.

     Sec. 230501. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 230502. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation''), a nonprofit corporation 
     incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered 
     corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 230503. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws and 
     include a commitment--
       (1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United 
     States;
       (2) to foster improvement of the condition of Vietnam-era 
     veterans;
       (3) to promote the social welfare (including educational, 
     economic, social, physical, and cultural improvement) of 
     Vietnam-era veterans and other veterans in the United States 
     by encouraging their growth, development, readjustment, self-
     respect, self-confidence, and usefulness;
       (4) to improve conditions for Vietnam-era veterans and 
     develop channels of communication to assist Vietnam-era 
     veterans;
       (5) to conduct and publish research, on a nonpartisan 
     basis, pertaining to--
       (A) the relationship between Vietnam-era veterans and 
     American society;
       (B) the Vietnam war experience;
       (C) the role of the United States in securing peaceful 
     coexistence for the world community; and

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       (D) other matters that affect the educational, economic, 
     social, physical, or cultural welfare of Vietnam-era 
     veterans, other veterans, and their families;
       (6) to assist disabled Vietnam-era veterans and other 
     veterans in need of assistance and the dependents and 
     survivors of those veterans; and
       (7) to consecrate the efforts of the members of the 
     corporation, and Vietnam-era veterans generally, to mutual 
     helpfulness and service to their country.

     Sec. 230504. Membership

       (a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, 
     eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights 
     and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution 
     and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Nondiscrimination.--The terms of membership may not 
     discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 
     disability, age, or national origin.

     Sec. 230505. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the 
     corporation.
       (c) Nondiscrimination.--The requirements for serving as a 
     director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of 
     race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national 
     origin.

     Sec. 230506. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its 
     articles of incorporation filed in the State of incorporation 
     and in its constitution and bylaws.

     Sec. 230507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names 
     ``The Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.'', ``Vietnam Veterans 
     of America, Inc.'', and ``Vietnam Veterans of America'', and 
     seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This 
     section does not affect any vested rights.

     Sec. 230508. Restrictions

       (a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       (b) 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.
       (c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       (d) 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.

     Sec. 230509. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 230510. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 230511. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 230512. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 230513. 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.

         CHAPTER 2401--WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS VETERANS' ASSOCIATION

Sec.
240101.  Definition.
240102.  Organization.
240103.  Purposes.
240104.  Membership.
240105.  Governing body.
240106.  Powers.
240107.  Restrictions.
240108.  Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
240109.  Records and inspection.
240110.  Service of process.
240111.  Liability for acts of officers and agents.
240112.  Annual report.

     Sec. 240101. Definition

       For purposes of this chapter, ``State'' includes the 
     District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of 
     the United States.

     Sec. 240102. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--Women's Army Corps Veterans' 
     Association (in this chapter, the ``corporation''), a 
     nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of 
     Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
       (b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     Sec. 240103. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its 
     articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment 
     on a national basis--
       (1) to promote the general welfare of all veterans, 
     especially women veterans, who have served or are serving in 
     the United States Army, the Army Reserve, and the Army 
     National Guard;
       (2) to recognize outstanding women in college ROTC units 
     throughout the United States; and
       (3) to provide services and support to patients in medical 
     facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs throughout 
     the United States.

     Sec. 240104. Membership

       Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of members are as provided in the 
     constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

     Sec. 240105. Governing body

       (a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       (b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     Sec. 240106. Powers

       The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws 
     and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it 
     is incorporated.

     Sec. 240107. 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 otherwise 
     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 the approval or the authority of 
     the United States Government for any of its activities.

     Sec. 240108. 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 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     Sec. 240109. Records and inspection

       (a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       (1) correct and complete records of account;
       (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       (b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent or 
     attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     Sec. 240110. Service of process

       The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in which it is incorporated and each 
     State in which it carries on activities.

     Sec. 240111. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers or 
     agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     Sec. 240112. 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.

                        CHAPTER 2501--[RESERVED]

                        CHAPTER 2601--[RESERVED]

                        CHAPTER 2701--[RESERVED]

             SUBTITLE III--TREATY OBLIGATION ORGANIZATIONS

Chapter                                                        Sec.

3001. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS............................300101

             CHAPTER 3001--THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS

Sec.
300101.  Organization.
300102.  Purposes.
300103.  Membership and chapters.

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300104.  Board of governors.
300105.  Powers.
300106.  Emblem, badge, and brassard.
300107.  Annual meeting.
300108.  Buildings.
300109.  Endowment fund.
300110.  Annual report and audit.
300111.  Reservation of right to amend or repeal.

     Sec. 300101. Organization

       (a) Federal Charter.--The American National Red Cross (in 
     this chapter, the ``corporation'') is a body corporate and 
     politic in the District of Columbia.
       (b) Name.--The name of the corporation is ``The American 
     National Red Cross''.
       (c) Perpetual Existence.--Except as otherwise provided, the 
     corporation has perpetual existence.

     Sec. 300102. Purposes

       The purposes of the corporation are--
       (1) to provide volunteer aid in time of war to the sick and 
     wounded of the armed forces, in accordance with the spirit 
     and conditions of--
       (A) the conference of Geneva of October, 1863;
       (B) the treaties of the Red Cross, or the treaties of 
     Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949, 
     to which the United States of America has given its adhesion; 
     and
       (C) any other treaty, convention, or protocol similar in 
     purpose to which the United States of America has given or 
     may give its adhesion;
       (2) in carrying out the purposes described in clause (1) of 
     this section, to perform all the duties devolved on a 
     national society by each nation that has acceded to any of 
     those treaties, conventions, or protocols;
       (3) to act in matters of voluntary relief and in accordance 
     with the military authorities as a medium of communication 
     between the people of the United States and the armed forces 
     of the United States and to act in those matters between 
     similar national societies of governments of other countries 
     through the International Committee of the Red Cross and the 
     Government, the people, and the armed forces of the United 
     States; and
       (4) to carry out a system of national and international 
     relief in time of peace, and to apply that system in 
     mitigating the suffering caused by pestilence, famine, fire, 
     floods, and other great national calamities, and to devise 
     and carry out measures for preventing those calamities.

     Sec. 300103. Membership and chapters

       (a) Membership.--Membership in the corporation is open to 
     all the people of the United States and its territories and 
     possessions, on payment of an amount specified in the bylaws.
       (b) Chapters.--(1) The chapters of the corporation are the 
     local units of the corporation. The board of governors shall 
     prescribe regulations related to--
       (A) granting charters to the chapters and revoking those 
     charters;
       (B) the territorial jurisdiction of the chapters;
       (C) the relationship of the chapters to the corporation; 
     and
       (D) compliance by the chapters with the policies and 
     regulations of the corporation.
       (2) The regulations shall require that each chapter adhere 
     to the democratic principles of election specified in the 
     bylaws in electing the governing body of the chapter and 
     selecting delegates to the national convention of the 
     corporation.

     Sec. 300104. Board of governors

       (a) Board of Governors.--(1) The board of governors is the 
     governing body of the corporation with all powers of 
     governing and managing the corporation. The board has 50 
     members. The governors shall be appointed or elected in the 
     following manner:
       (A) The President shall appoint 8 governors, one of whom 
     the President shall designate to act as the principal officer 
     of the corporation with the title and functions provided in 
     the bylaws. The other governors appointed by the President 
     shall be officials of departments and agencies of the United 
     States Government, whose positions and interests qualify them 
     to contribute to carrying out the programs and purposes of 
     the corporation. At least one, but not more than 3, of those 
     officials shall be selected from the armed forces.
       (B) The chapters shall elect 30 governors at the national 
     convention under procedures for nomination and election that 
     ensure equitable representation of all chapters, with regard 
     to geographical considerations, the size of the chapters, and 
     the size of the populations served by the chapters.
       (C) The board shall elect 12 governors as members-at-large. 
     Those governors shall be individuals who are representative 
     of the national interests that the corporation serves, and 
     with which it is desirable that the corporation have close 
     association.
       (2) One-third of the members elected to the board shall be 
     elected at each national convention, and take office at that 
     time or as soon as practicable after the convention.
       (b) Term of Office and Vacancies.--(1) The term of office 
     of each governor is 3 years. However, the term of office of a 
     governor appointed by the President (except the principal 
     officer of the corporation) expires if, before the end of the 
     3-year term, the governor retires from the official position 
     held at the time of appointment as a governor.
       (2) The President shall fill as soon as practicable a 
     vacancy in the office of the principal officer of the 
     corporation or in the position of another governor appointed 
     by the President. The board shall make a temporary 
     appointment to fill a vacancy occurring in an elected 
     position on the board. An individual appointed by the board 
     to fill a vacancy serves until the next national convention.
       (c) Executive Committee.--The board may--
       (1) appoint, from its own members, an executive committee 
     of at least 11 individuals to exercise the powers of the 
     board when the board is not in session; and
       (2) appoint and remove, or provide for the appointment and 
     removal of, officers and employees of the corporation, except 
     the principal officer of the corporation.
       (d) Voting by Proxy.--Voting by proxy is not allowed at any 
     meeting of the board, at the national convention, or at any 
     meeting of a chapter. However, the board may allow the 
     election of governors by proxy at the national convention if 
     the board believes a national emergency makes attendance at 
     the national convention impossible.

     Sec. 300105. Powers

       (a) General.--The corporation may--
       (1) adopt bylaws and regulations;
       (2) adopt, alter, and destroy a seal;
       (3) own and dispose of property to carry out the purposes 
     of the corporation;
       (4) accept gifts, devises, and bequests of property to 
     carry out the purposes of the corporation;
       (5) sue and be sued in courts of law and equity, State or 
     Federal, within the jurisdiction of the United States; and
       (6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter 
     and promote the purposes of the corporation.
       (b) Designation.--The corporation is designated as the 
     organization authorized to act in matters of relief under the 
     treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and 
     August 12, 1949.

     Sec. 300106. Emblem, badge, and brassard

       (a) Emblem and Badge.--In carrying out its purposes under 
     this chapter, the corporation may have and use, as an emblem 
     and badge, a Greek red cross on a white ground, as described 
     in the treaties of Geneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, 
     and August 12, 1949, and adopted by the nations acceding to 
     those treaties.
       (b) Delivery of Brassard.--In accordance with those 
     treaties, the delivery of the brassard allowed for 
     individuals neutralized in time of war shall be left to 
     military authority.

     Sec. 300107. Annual meeting

       The annual meeting of the corporation is the national 
     convention of delegates of the chapters. The national 
     convention shall be held annually on a date and at a place 
     specified by the board of governors. In matters requiring a 
     vote at the national convention, each chapter is entitled to 
     at least one vote. The board shall determine on an equitable 
     basis the number of votes that each chapter is entitled to 
     cast, taking into consideration the size of the membership of 
     the chapters and of the populations served by the chapters. 
     The board shall review the allocation of votes at least every 
     5 years.

     Sec. 300108. Buildings

       (a) Ownership.--The United States Government shall retain 
     ownership of the corporation's permanent headquarters, 
     comprised of buildings erected on square 172 in the District 
     of Columbia, including--
       (1) the memorial building to commemorate the service and 
     sacrifice of the women of the United States, North and South, 
     during the Civil War, erected for the use of the corporation;
       (2) the memorial building to commemorate the service and 
     sacrifice of the patriotic women of the United States, its 
     territories and possessions, and the District of Columbia 
     during World War I, erected for the use of the corporation; 
     and
       (3) the permanent building erected for the use of the 
     corporation in connection with its work in cooperation with 
     the Government.
       (b) Maintenance and Expenses.--Those buildings shall remain 
     under the supervision of the Administrator of General 
     Services. However, the corporation shall care for and 
     maintain the buildings without expense to the Government.

     Sec. 300109. Endowment fund

       The endowment fund of the corporation shall be kept and 
     invested under the management and control of a board of 9 
     trustees elected by the board of governors. The board of 
     governors shall prescribe regulations on terms and tenure of 
     office, accountability, and expenses of the board of 
     trustees.

     Sec. 300110. Annual report and audit

       (a) Submission of Report.--As soon as practicable after 
     July 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to 
     the Secretary of Defense on the activities of the corporation 
     during the fiscal year ending June 30, including a complete, 
     itemized report of all receipts and expenditures.
       (b) Auditing of Report and Submission to Congress.--The 
     Secretary shall audit the report and submit a copy of the 
     audited report to Congress.
       (c) Payment of Audit Expenses.--The corporation shall 
     reimburse the Secretary each year for auditing its accounts. 
     The amount paid shall be deposited in the Treasury of the 
     United States as a miscellaneous receipt.

     Sec. 300111. Reservation of right to amend or repeal

       Congress reserves the right to amend or repeal the 
     provisions of this chapter.

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     SEC. 2. THE FLAG.

       (a) Chapter 1 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new sections:

     ``Sec. 4. Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of 
       delivery

       ``The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, `I pledge 
     allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and 
     to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, 
     indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.', should be 
     rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the 
     right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should 
     remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at 
     the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in 
     uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the 
     military salute.

     ``Sec. 5. Display and use of flag by civilians; codification 
       of rules and customs; definition

       ``The following codification of existing rules and customs 
     pertaining to the display and use of the flag of the United 
     States of America is established for the use of such 
     civilians or civilian groups or organizations as may not be 
     required to conform with regulations promulgated by one or 
     more executive departments of the Government of the United 
     States. The flag of the United States for the purpose of this 
     chapter shall be defined according to sections 1 and 2 of 
     this title and Executive Order 10834 issued pursuant thereto.

     ``Sec. 6. Time and occasions for display

       ``(a) It is the universal custom to display the flag only 
     from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary 
     flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is 
     desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if 
     properly illuminated during the hours of darkness.
       ``(b) The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered 
     ceremoniously.
       ``(c) The flag should not be displayed on days when the 
     weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is 
     displayed.
       ``(d) The flag should be displayed on all days, especially 
     on New Year's Day, January 1; Inauguration Day, January 20; 
     Lincoln's Birthday, February 12; Washington's Birthday, third 
     Monday in February; Easter Sunday (variable); Mother's Day, 
     second Sunday in May; Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in 
     May; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in 
     May; Flag Day, June 14; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, 
     first Monday in September; Constitution Day, September 17; 
     Columbus Day, second Monday in October; Navy Day, October 27; 
     Veterans Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday 
     in November; Christmas Day, December 25; and such other days 
     as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; 
     the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State 
     holidays.
       ``(e) The flag should be displayed daily on or near the 
     main administration building of every public institution.
       ``(f ) The flag should be displayed in or near every 
     polling place on election days.
       ``(g) The flag should be displayed during school days in or 
     near every schoolhouse.

     ``Sec. 7. Position and manner of display

       ``The flag, when carried in a procession with another flag 
     or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, 
     the flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, 
     in front of the center of that line.
       ``(a) The flag should not be displayed on a float in a 
     parade except from a staff, or as provided in subsection (i) 
     of this section.
       ``(b) The flag should not be draped over the hood, top, 
     sides, or back of a vehicle or of a railroad train or a boat. 
     When the flag is displayed on a motorcar, the staff shall be 
     fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the right fender.
       ``(c) No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, 
     if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United 
     States of America, except during church services conducted by 
     naval chaplains at sea, when the church pennant may be flown 
     above the flag during church services for the personnel of 
     the Navy. No person shall display the flag of the United 
     Nations or any other national or international flag equal, 
     above, or in a position of superior prominence or honor to, 
     or in place of, the flag of the United States at any place 
     within the United States or any Territory or possession 
     thereof: Provided, That nothing in this section shall make 
     unlawful the continuance of the practice heretofore followed 
     of displaying the flag of the United Nations in a position of 
     superior prominence or honor, and other national flags in 
     positions of equal prominence or honor, with that of the flag 
     of the United States at the headquarters of the United 
     Nations.
       ``(d) The flag of the United States of America, when it is 
     displayed with another flag against a wall from crossed 
     staffs, should be on the right, the flag's own right, and its 
     staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag.
       ``(e) The flag of the United States of America should be at 
     the center and at the highest point of the group when a 
     number of flags of States or localities or pennants of 
     societies are grouped and displayed from staffs.
       ``(f ) When flags of States, cities, or localities, or 
     pennants of societies are flown on the same halyard with the 
     flag of the United States, the latter should always be at the 
     peak. When the flags are flown from adjacent staffs, the flag 
     of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered 
     last. No such flag or pennant may be placed above the flag of 
     the United States or to the United States flag's right.
       ``(g) When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they 
     are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height. The 
     flags should be of approximately equal size. International 
     usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above 
     that of another nation in time of peace.
       ``(h) When the flag of the United States is displayed from 
     a staff projecting horizontally or at an angle from the 
     window sill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of 
     the flag should be placed at the peak of the staff unless the 
     flag is at half staff. When the flag is suspended over a 
     sidewalk from a rope extending from a house to a pole at the 
     edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out, union 
     first, from the building.
       ``(i) When displayed either horizontally or vertically 
     against a wall, the union should be uppermost and to the 
     flag's own right, that is, to the observer's left. When 
     displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the 
     same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the 
     observer in the street.
       ``(j) When the flag is displayed over the middle of the 
     street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to 
     the north in an east and west street or to the east in a 
     north and south street.
       ``(k) When used on a speaker's platform, the flag, if 
     displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the 
     speaker. When displayed from a staff in a church or public 
     auditorium, the flag of the United States of America should 
     hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the 
     audience, and in the position of honor at the clergyman's or 
     speaker's right as he faces the audience. Any other flag so 
     displayed should be placed on the left of the clergyman or 
     speaker or to the right of the audience.
       ``(l) The flag should form a distinctive feature of the 
     ceremony of unveiling a statue or monument, but it should 
     never be used as the covering for the statue or monument.
       ``(m) The flag, when flown at half-staff, should be first 
     hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the 
     half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the 
     peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the 
     flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then 
     raised to the top of the staff. By order of the President, 
     the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of 
     principal figures of the United States Government and the 
     Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of 
     respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other 
     officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed 
     at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or 
     orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices 
     not inconsistent with law. In the event of the death of a 
     present or former official of the government of any State, 
     territory, or possession of the United States, the Governor 
     of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim that the 
     National flag shall be flown at half-staff. The flag shall be 
     flown at half-staff thirty days from the death of the 
     President or a former President; ten days from the day of 
     death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired 
     Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the 
     House of Representatives; from the day of death until 
     interment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a 
     Secretary of an executive or military department, a former 
     Vice President, or the Governor of a State, territory, or 
     possession; and on the day of death and the following day for 
     a Member of Congress. The flag shall be flown at halfstaff on 
     Peace Officers Memorial Day, unless that day is also Armed 
     Forces Day. As used in this subsection--
       ``(1) the term `half-staff' means the position of the flag 
     when it is one-half the distance between the top and bottom 
     of the staff;
       ``(2) the term `executive or military department' means any 
     agency listed under sections 101 and 102 of title 5; and
       ``(3) the term `Member of Congress' means a Senator, a 
     Representative, a Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner from 
     Puerto Rico.
       ``(n) When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be 
     so placed that the union is at the head and over the left 
     shoulder. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or 
     allowed to touch the ground.
       ``(o) When the flag is suspended across a corridor or lobby 
     in a building with only one main entrance, it should be 
     suspended vertically with the union of the flag to the 
     observer's left upon entering. If the building has more than 
     one main entrance, the flag should be suspended vertically 
     near the center of the corridor or lobby with the union to 
     the north, when entrances are to the east and west or to the 
     east when entrances are to the north and south. If there are 
     entrances in more than two directions, the union should be to 
     the east.

     ``Sec. 8. Respect for flag

       ``No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United 
     States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any 
     person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and 
     organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a 
     mark of honor.
       ``(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union 
     down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of 
     extreme danger to life or property.
       ``(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such 
     as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
       ``(c) The flag should never be carried flat or 
     horizontally, but always aloft and free.

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       ``(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, 
     bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn 
     back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. 
     Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the 
     blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, 
     should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the 
     front of the platform, and for decoration in general.
       ``(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, 
     or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, 
     soiled, or damaged in any way.
       ``(f ) The flag should never be used as a covering for a 
     ceiling.
       ``(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any 
     part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, 
     word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
       ``(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for 
     receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
       ``(i) The flag should never be used for advertising 
     purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be 
     embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and 
     the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or 
     boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and 
     discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff 
     or halyard from which the flag is flown.
       ``(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume 
     or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to 
     the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and 
     members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a 
     living country and is itself considered a living thing. 
     Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn 
     on the left lapel near the heart.
       ``(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no 
     longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a 
     dignified way, preferably by burning.

     ``Sec. 9. Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of 
       flag

       ``During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the flag or 
     when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all 
     persons present except those in uniform should face the flag 
     and stand at attention with the right hand over the heart. 
     Those present in uniform should render the military salute. 
     When not in uniform, men should remove their headdress with 
     their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand 
     being over the heart. Aliens should stand at attention. The 
     salute to the flag in a moving column should be rendered at 
     the moment the flag passes.

     ``Sec. 10. Modification of rules and customs by President

       ``Any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag 
     of the United States of America, set forth herein, may be 
     altered, modified, or repealed, or additional rules with 
     respect thereto may be prescribed, by the Commander in Chief 
     of the Armed Forces of the United States, whenever he deems 
     it to be appropriate or desirable; and any such alteration or 
     additional rule shall be set forth in a proclamation.''.
       (b) The analysis of chapter 1 of title 4, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     items:

 ``4.  Pledge of allegiance to the flag; manner of delivery.
 ``5.  Display and use of flag by civilians; codification of rules and 
              customs; definition.
 ``6.  Time and occasions for display.
 ``7.  Position and manner of display.
 ``8.  Respect for flag.
 ``9.  Conduct during hoisting, lowering or passing of flag.
``10.  Modification of rules and customs by President.''.

     SEC. 3. CONFORMING PROVISIONS.

       Section 1332 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking ``the United Spanish War Veterans,''.

     SEC. 4. CONFORMING CROSS-REFERENCES.

       (a) Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code, is amended as 
     follows:
       (1) In section 2249b, strike ``the provisions of section 3 
     of the Joint Resolution of June 22, 1942 (56 Stat. 378, 
     chapter 435; 36 U.S.C. 175), and any modification of such 
     provisions under section 8 of that Joint Resolution (36 
     U.S.C. 178)'' and substitute ``section 7 of title 4 and any 
     modification of section 7 under section 10 of title 4''.
       (2) Section 2543 is amended as follows:
       (A) In subsection (e)(1), strike ``subsection (b)(2) of the 
     first section of the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies Act 
     (36 U.S.C. 721)'' and substitute ``section 501 of title 36''.
       (B) In subsection (e)(2), strike ``the proviso in section 9 
     of the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies Act (36 U.S.C. 
     729)'' and substitute ``section 507 of title 36''.
       (3) In section 9441(b), strike ``section 2 of the Act of 
     July 1, 1946 (36 U.S.C. 202)'' and substitute ``section 40302 
     of title 36''.
       (b) Title 18.--Section 2320(d) of title 18, United States 
     Code, is amended as follows:
       (1) In clause (1)(B), strike ``section 110 of the Olympic 
     Charter Act'' and substitute ``section 220706 of title 36''.
       (2) In clause (2), insert ``and'' after the semicolon.
       (3) In clause (3), strike ``; and'' and substitute a 
     period.
       (4) Strike clause (4).

     SEC. 5. LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION.

       (a) No Substantive Change.--Sections 1 and 2 of this Act 
     restate, without substantive change, laws enacted before 
     August 16, 1997, that were replaced by those sections. Those 
     sections may not be construed as making a substantive change 
     in the laws replaced. Laws enacted after August 15, 1997, 
     that are inconsistent with this Act supersede this Act to the 
     extent of the inconsistency.
       (b) References.--A reference to a law replaced by section 1 
     or 2 of this Act, including a reference in a regulation, 
     order, or other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding 
     provision enacted by this Act.
       (c) Continuing Effect.--An order, rule, or regulation in 
     effect under a law replaced by section 1 or 2 of this Act 
     continues in effect under the corresponding provision enacted 
     by this Act until repealed, amended, or superseded.
       (d) Actions and Offenses Under Prior Law.--An action taken 
     or an offense committed under a law replaced by section 1 or 
     2 of this Act is deemed to have been taken or committed under 
     the corresponding provision enacted by this Act.
       (e) Inferences.--An inference of a legislative construction 
     is not to be drawn by reason of the location in the United 
     States Code of a provision enacted by this Act or by reason 
     of a caption or catch line of the provision.
       (f ) Severability.--If a provision enacted by this Act is 
     held invalid, all valid provisions that are severable from 
     the invalid provision remain in effect. If a provision 
     enacted by this Act is held invalid in any of its 
     applications, the provision remains valid for all valid 
     applications that are severable from any of the invalid 
     applications.

     SEC. 6. REPEALS.

       (a) Inferences of Repeal.--The repeal of a law by this Act 
     may not be construed as a legislative inference that the 
     provision was or was not in effect before its repeal.
       (b) Repealer Schedule.--The laws specified in the following 
     schedule are repealed, except for rights and duties that 
     matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that 
     were begun before the date of enactment of this Act:

                                                                Schedule of Laws Repealed
                                                                    Statutes at Large
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                                                                                                         Statutes at Large               U.S. Code
                 Date                     Chapter or Public Law              Section            --------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                 Volume            Page            Title      Section
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                 1863
Mar. 3                                  111.....................  .............................      12  806.....................    36          251-253
                 1870
July 14                                 264.....................  .............................      16  277.....................    36              252
                 1884
June 20                                 107.....................  .............................      23  50......................    36              254
                 1889
Jan. 4                                  20......................  .............................      25  640.....................    36               20
                 1896
Feb. 20                                 23......................  .............................      29  8.......................    36           18-18c
                 1900
June 6                                  806.....................  .............................      31  662.....................    36        4401-4408
                 1901
Mar. 3                                  860.....................  .............................      31  1438....................    36        3501-3504
                                        876.....................  .............................      31  1453....................    36       5401, 5402
                 1904
Apr. 28                                 1790....................  .............................      33  542.....................    36             3504
                 1905
Jan. 5                                  23......................  1-3, 4a-8....................      33  599, 601................    36   1, 2, 3, 4a-6,
                                                                                                                                                    8, 9
                 1906
June 9                                  3065....................  .............................      34  227.....................    36          20a-20g

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June 30                                 3929....................  .............................      34  804.....................    36        5301-5311
                 1910
June 23                                 372.....................  2............................      36  604.....................    36                9
                 1912
Dec. 10                                 1.......................  .............................      37  647.....................    36                5
                 1913
Jan. 30                                 21......................  .............................      37  654.....................    36       4901, 4901
                                                                                                                                             note, 4902-
                                                                                                                                                    4910
                 1914
May 8                                   Pub. R. 25..............  .............................      38  770.....................    36         141, 142
May 27                                  101.....................  .............................      38  383.....................    36    254, 254 note
                 1915
Mar. 3                                  89......................  .............................      38  955.....................    36              18a
                 1916
Apr. 17                                 77......................  .............................      39  51......................    36        4201-4206
June 15                                 148.....................  .............................      39  227.....................    36            21-29
                 1917
Feb. 27                                 137.....................  .............................      39  946.....................    36                6
                 1919
Sept. 16                                59......................  .............................      41  284.....................    36            41-51
                 1920
May 29                                  214.....................  (1st complete par. on p. 659)      41  659.....................    36                7
May 31                                  216.....................  .............................      41  691.....................    36        4701-4707
                 1921
Mar. 3                                  131.....................  .............................      41  1354....................    36                5
                 1922
Apr. 6                                  121.....................  .............................      42  490.....................    36             3502
                 1923
Mar. 3                                  228.....................  .............................      42  1441....................    36            61-66
Mar. 4                                  283.....................  .............................      42  1509....................    36   121, 122b, 123-
                                                                                                                                          125, 127, 128,
                                                                                                                                          131, 132, 138-
                                                                                                                                                    138c
                 1924
Apr. 2                                  81......................  1 (2d, last provisos in par.       43  35......................    36         122, 133
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
June 7                                  292.....................  1 (provisos in par. under          43  522.....................    36         122, 133
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                                        296.....................  .............................      43  535.....................    36            81-88
                                        369.....................  .............................      43  665.....................    36               15
                 1925
Feb. 6                                  142.....................  .............................      43  808.....................    36              20d
Feb. 24                                 303.....................  .............................      43  966.....................    36           91-105
                 1926
Feb. 5                                  11......................  .............................      44  4.......................    36              18a
Apr. 22                                 171.....................  1 (2d-last provisos in par.        44  307.....................    36     122, 133-135
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
May 5                                   246.....................  .............................      44  403.....................    36               14
                 1927
Feb. 11                                 104.....................  1 (provisos in par. under          44  1071....................    36     122, 133-137
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1928
May 16                                  580.....................  1 (provisos in par. under          45  575.....................    36    122, 134, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
May 18                                  643.....................  .............................      45  617.....................    36              143
                 1929
Feb. 20                                 270.....................  1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in       45  1231, 1232..............    36    122, 134, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
June 14                                 23......................  .............................      46  11......................    36             4902
                 1930
Feb. 7                                  42......................  .............................      46  66......................    36               13
Apr. 19                                 201.....................  1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in       46  230, 231................    36    122, 134, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
                 1931
Feb. 23                                 281.....................  1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in       46  1356....................    36    122, 134, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Mar. 3                                  436.....................  .............................      46  1508....................    36              170
                 1932
June 17                                 268.....................  .............................      47  320.....................    36          90a-90k
June 30                                 330.....................  1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in       47  454.....................    36    122, 134, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
                 1933
Mar. 3                                  214.....................  .............................      47  1544....................    36               16
May 20                                  36......................  .............................      48  73......................    36              145
June 16                                 101.....................  1 (1st, last provisos in par.      48  285.....................    36         122, 135
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
                 1934
Apr. 30                                 184.....................  .............................      48  657.....................    36              146
June 7                                  425.....................  .............................      48  925.....................    36       3502, 3504
                 1935
Feb. 2                                  3.......................  1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in       49  7.......................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
June 28                                 323.....................  1, 2.........................      49  426.....................    36    491, 491 note
July 5                                  373.....................  .............................      49  457.....................    36        3301-3310
Aug. 12                                 508.....................  1 (par. under heading              49  594.....................    36         491 note
                                                                   ``Memorial to Personnel of
                                                                   American Expeditionary
                                                                   Forces'').

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                 1936
Mar. 19                                 156.....................  1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in       49  1169....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
May 28                                  471.....................  .............................      49  1390....................    36          111-120
June 15                                 546.....................  .............................      49  1501....................    36         139-139b
June 23                                 736.....................  .............................      49  1895....................    36         147, 148
                 1937
June 14                                 336.....................  .............................      50  257.....................    36        5305-5308
June 28                                 396.....................  1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in       50  331.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Aug. 4                                  564.....................  .............................      50  558.....................    36            57-59
Aug. 16                                 666.....................  .............................      50  668.....................    36              149
Aug. 25                                 762.....................  .............................      50  798.....................    36       3201, 3201
                                                                                                                                             note, 3202-
                                                                                                                                                    3209
                 1938
Mar. 28                                 56......................  .............................      52  148.....................    36              150
May 23                                  259.....................  1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in       52  412.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
June 29                                 796.....................  .............................      52  1226....................    36       5401, 5402
                 1939
Mar. 16                                 11......................  1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in       53  525.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
May 11                                  123.....................  .............................      53  739.....................    36              151
                 1940
Apr. 18                                 107.....................  1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in       54  113.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   par. under heading
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
June 6                                  239.....................  .............................      54  232.....................    36   140, 140 note,
                                                                                                                                               140a-140c
Sept. 24                                730.....................  .............................      54  960.....................    36         149 note
Oct. 10                                 840.....................  .............................      54  1093....................    36             151a
                 1941
Apr. 5                                  40......................  1 (provisos in par. under          55  95......................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1942
June 22                                 435.....................  .............................      56  377.....................    36          171-178
June 27                                 450.....................  1 (provisos in par. under          56  395.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 15                                 505.....................  .............................      56  659.....................    36   90a, 90c, 90e-
                                                                                                                                                     90j
July 30                                 537.....................  .............................      56  728.....................    36         149 note
Sept. 26                                563.....................  .............................      56  758.....................    36               97
Oct. 17                                 615.....................  .............................      56  796.....................    36          179-182
Oct. 29                                 633.....................  .............................      56  1012....................    36           43, 45
Dec. 22                                 806.....................  .............................      56  1074....................    36          171-178
                 1943
June 26                                 145.....................  101 (provisos in par. under        57  171.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1944
June 27                                 286.....................  101 (provisos in par. under        58  363.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1945
May 3                                   106.....................  101 (provisos in par. under        59  107.....................    36   121a, 122, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Aug. 11                                 363.....................  .............................      59  530.....................    36              155
Dec. 28                                 607.....................  .............................      59  668.....................    36              172
                 1946
Mar. 28                                 113.....................  101 (provisos in par. under        60  62......................    36        121a, 135
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
June 26                                 502.....................  .............................      60  317, 318................    36    121, 123-125,
                                                                                                                                          127, 128, 131,
                                                                                                                                           132, 138-138b
July 1                                  527.....................  .............................      60  346.....................    36          201-208
July 9                                  546.....................  .............................      60  524.....................    36               45
                 1947
May 8                                   50......................  .............................      61  80......................    36   1 note, 1a, 2,
                                                                                                                                             3, 4a, 5, 9
July 23                                 298.....................  .............................      61  403.....................    36           67-67s
                 1948
Apr. 20                                 219.....................  101 (last proviso in par.          62  179.....................    36              122
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
June 30                                 755.....................  .............................      62  1150....................    36              156
                 1949
July 11                                 302.....................  .............................      63  409.....................    36       155a, 155b
Aug. 3                                  385.....................  .............................      63  492.....................    36              157
Aug. 24                                 506.....................  101 (last proviso in par.          63  633.....................    36              122
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
                 1950
Mar. 16                                 62......................  .............................      64  22......................    36           31-38a
May 11                                  182.....................  .............................      64  158.....................    36             169g
June 30                                 431.....................  1-14, 16-19..................      64  312, 315................    36    221-234, 236-
                                                                                                                                                     239
Aug. 30                                 823.....................  1-13, 15-21..................      64  563, 566................    36    271-283, 285-
                                                                                                                                                     291
Sept. 6                                 896.....................  101 (last proviso in par.          64  699.....................    36              122
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Sept. 20                                956.....................  .............................      64  868.....................    36          311-317
                                        958.....................  1-8, 10-12...................      64  869, 872................    36    341-348, 350-
                                                                                                                                                     352

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Sept. 21                                975.....................  .............................      64  899.....................    36   371-382b, 391-
                                                                                                                                                     396
Dec. 28                                 1177....................  .............................      64  1122....................    36               45
                                        1178....................  .............................      64  1122....................    36              67e
                 1951
Apr. 16                                 29......................  .............................      65  31......................    36               39
July 30                                 255.....................  .............................      65  130.....................    36              18a
Aug. 17                                 328.....................  .............................      65  192.....................    36               36
Aug. 31                                 376.....................  101 (provisos in 1st par.          65  269.....................    36              122
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Oct. 27                                 593.....................  .............................      65  659.....................    36              158
                 1952
Feb. 29                                 49......................  1............................      66  9.......................    36              153
Apr. 3                                  131.....................  1-15, 17-21..................      66  37, 41..................    36    401-415, 417-
                                                                                                                                                     421
Apr. 17                                 216.....................  .............................      66  64......................    36             169h
July 5                                  578.....................  101 (provisos in 1st par.          66  395.....................    36        121b, 122
                                                                   under heading ``American
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
                 1953
May 21                                  63......................  1............................      67  27......................    36             4702
May 27                                  70......................  .............................      67  35......................    36          179-182
May 29                                  85......................  .............................      67  40......................    36         111, 115
June 26                                 152.....................  .............................      67  81......................    36           97, 98
                                        153.....................  .............................      67  82......................    36           44, 48
July 9                                  183.....................  .............................      67  142.....................    36              175
July 17                                 222.....................  4-6..........................      67  179.....................    36     3, 6, 7, 10,
                                                                                                                                                      11
July 31                                 302.....................  101 (provisos in par. under        67  299.....................    36        121b, 122
                                                                   heading ``American Battle
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Aug. 5                                  326.....................  (1st, 2d pars., 3d par. (a)-       67  366.....................    36              426
                                                                   (f ), (h), (i), 4th, last
                                                                   pars.).
Aug. 13                                 427.....................  1-13, 15-17..................      67  562, 565................    36    431-443, 445-
                                                                                                                                                     447
                                        429.....................  1-14, 16-19..................      67  569, 573................    36    461-474, 476-
                                                                                                                                                     479
Aug. 14                                 486.....................  .............................      67  582.....................    36       34, 35, 37
                 1954
June 14                                 297.....................  .............................      68  249.....................    36              172
June 24                                 359.....................  101 (provisos in pars. under       68  275.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                  122a, 125a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 19                                 536.....................  1-13, 15-18..................      68  489, 492................    36    501-513, 515-
                                                                                                                                                     518
Aug. 3                                  655.....................  5............................      68  665.....................    36             155a
Aug. 20                                 774.....................  1-14, 16-20..................      68  748, 752................    36    531-544, 546-
                                                                                                                                                     550
Aug. 24                                 911.....................  1-13, 15-19..................      68  795, 800................    36    571-583, 585-
                                                                                                                                                     589
Aug. 28                                 1036....................  1-13, 15-17..................      68  891, 895................    36    601-613, 615-
                                                                                                                                                     617
                 1955
June 29                                 226.....................  (provisos in pars. under           69  194.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 26                                 383.....................  .............................      69  375.....................    36              67e
                                        386.....................  .............................      69  379.....................    36           43, 45
Aug. 4                                  546.....................  1-13, 15-17..................      69  486, 490................    36    631-643, 645-
                                                                                                                                                     647
Aug. 9                                  658.....................  .............................      69  589.....................    36              426
                 1956
Mar. 29                                 102.....................  .............................      70  60......................    36             4707
June 13                                 385.....................  (provisos in par. under            70  278.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 25                                 721.....................  .............................      70  640.....................    36   121, 122b, 123-
                                                                                                                                          125, 131, 132,
                                                                                                                                              138, 138a,
                                                                                                                                                    138b
July 30                                 795.....................  .............................      70  732.....................    36              186
Aug. 1                                  824.....................  1-13, 15-20..................      70  794, 797................    36    661-673, 675-
                                                                                                                                                     680
Aug. 2                                  875.....................  .............................      70  932.....................    36              159
Aug. 6                                  974.....................  1-5, 7-10....................      70  1049, 1050..............    36    721-725, 727-
                                                                                                                                                     730
                                        976.....................  1-13, 15-17..................      70  1052, 1056..............    36    691-703, 705-
                                                                                                                                                     707
                 1957
May 16                                  85-32...................  .............................      71  30......................    36              160
June 5                                  85-48...................  101 (provisos in par. under        71  52......................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 3                                  85-83...................  1............................      71  276.....................    36               20
Aug. 13                                 85-125..................  .............................      71  344.....................    36         123 note
Aug. 28                                 85-179..................  .............................      71  457.....................    36              426
Sept. 7                                 85-305..................  1-7, 9.......................      71  626, 628................    36     741-747, 749
                 1958
June 4                                  85-445..................  .............................      72  179.....................    36              161
June 25                                 85-468..................  (provisos in par. under            72  223.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 18                                 85-529..................  .............................      72  369.....................    36              162
                                        85-530..................  1-14, 16-20..................      72  370, 374................    36    761-774, 776-
                                                                                                                                                     780
July 25                                 85-556..................  .............................      72  416.....................    36              426
Aug. 14                                 85-642..................  1-13, 15-17..................      72  597, 600................    36    791-803, 805-
                                                                                                                                                     807
Aug. 26                                 85-761..................  1-13, 15-17..................      72  854, 859................    36    821-833, 835-
                                                                                                                                                     837

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Aug. 27                                 85-769..................  1-13, 15-18..................      72  922, 927................    36    851-863, 865-
                                                                                                                                                     868
Sept. 2                                 85-870..................  1-13, 15-18..................      72  1691, 1694..............    36    881-893, 895-
                                                                                                                                                     898
                                        85-903..................  1-12, 14-16..................      72  1738, 1741..............    36    911-922, 924-
                                                                                                                                                     926
                                        85-918..................  .............................      72  1769....................    36              749
                 1959
June 17                                 86-47...................  1-13, 15-18..................      73  76, 79..................    36     78-78l, 78n-
                                                                                                                                                     78q
July 8                                  86-79...................  (provisos in par. under            73  164.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Sept. 22                                86-352..................  .............................      73  627.....................    36    143, 143 note
                 1960
June 29                                 86-533..................  (23).........................      74  249.....................    36             139b
July 12                                 86-642..................  (provisos in 1st par. under        74  475.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 14                                 86-653..................  1-13, 15-18..................      74  515, 518................    36    941-953, 955-
                                                                                                                                                     958
Aug. 31                                 86-680..................  1-13, 15-18..................      74  572, 577................    36    971-983, 985-
                                                                                                                                                     988
Sept. 13                                86-753..................  .............................      74  898.....................    36              163
                                        86-772..................  .............................      74  913.....................    36             155a
                 1961
Apr. 7                                  87-20...................  .............................      75  43......................    36              164
June 21                                 87-56...................  .............................      75  95......................    36    633, 636, 648
Aug. 3                                  87-125..................  (provisos in 1st par. under        75  279.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Sept. 8                                 87-214..................  .............................      75  489.....................    36              20c
Sept. 26                                87-319..................  .............................      75  681.....................    36              165
                 1962
May 14                                  87-449..................  .............................      76  69......................    36              166
July 25                                 87-547..................  6............................      76  217.....................    36             4703
Sept. 7                                 87-650..................  1-14, 16-20..................      76  502, 505................    36       1001-1014,
                                                                                                                                               1016-1020
Sept. 10                                87-655..................  1-13, 15-19..................      76  530, 533................    36       1041-1053,
                                                                                                                                               1055-1059
Sept. 19                                87-673..................  .............................      76  557.....................    36             4909
Oct. 1                                  87-726..................  .............................      76  676.....................    36              167
Oct. 9                                  87-780..................  .............................      76  779.....................    36              168
Oct. 15                                 87-817..................  1-13, 15-18..................      76  929, 933................    36       3401-3413,
                                                                                                                                               3415-3418
Oct. 18                                 87-843..................  (provisos in 1st par. under        76  1100....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1963
Aug. 27                                 88-105..................  2............................      77  130.....................    36              776
Dec. 17                                 88-209..................  .............................      77  402.....................    36              169
Dec. 23                                 88-240..................  .............................      77  477.....................    36    426, 426 note
Dec. 30                                 88-242..................  .............................      77  629.....................    36             169a
                                        88-245..................  (provisos in par. under            77  796.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                                        88-254..................  .............................      77  843.....................    36             169b
                 1964
June 24                                 88-321..................  .............................      78  221.....................    36             155a
July 14                                 88-372..................  .............................      78  314.....................    36        4301-4318
                                        88-376..................  .............................      78  320.....................    36        4501-4517
July 16                                 88-378..................  .............................      78  325.....................    36        1071-1088
Aug. 10                                 88-407..................  .............................      78  383.....................    36              383
Aug. 19                                 88-449..................  .............................      78  496.....................    36        4601-4617
Aug. 30                                 88-504..................  1-4(15), (17)-(38)...........      78  635, 637................    36      28, 37, 49,
                                                                                                                                            58, 65, 78m,
                                                                                                                                          90i, 101, 118,
                                                                                                                                              140c, 235,
                                                                                                                                          284, 317, 349,
                                                                                                                                          444, 475, 514,
                                                                                                                                          545, 584, 614,
                                                                                                                                          644, 674, 704,
                                                                                                                                          775, 804, 834,
                                                                                                                                          864, 894, 923,
                                                                                                                                               954, 984,
                                                                                                                                             1015, 1054,
                                                                                                                                              1101-1103,
                                                                                                                                             3208, 3308,
                                                                                                                                                    3414
Aug. 31                                 88-527..................  (provisos in 1st par. under        78  731.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Sept. 2                                 88-566..................  .............................      78  849.....................    36             169c
Oct. 6                                  88-628..................  .............................      78  1003....................    36             169d
                 1965
Sept. 2                                 89-164..................  (provisos in 1st par. under        79  639.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Oct. 1                                  89-231..................  .............................      79  901.....................    36       4902, 4909
Nov. 8                                  89-333..................  14...........................      79  1294....................    36             155a
                 1966
June 9                                  89-443..................  .............................      80  194.....................    36             157a
Sept. 1                                 89-550..................  .............................      80  371.....................    36           43, 45

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Sept. 14                                89-576..................  .............................      80  772.....................    36              67e
Nov. 2                                  89-703..................  .............................      80  1099....................    36             169e
Nov. 8                                  89-797..................  (provisos in par. under            80  1501....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1967
Nov. 8                                  90-133..................  (provisos in par. under            81  429.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Dec. 18                                 90-208..................  .............................      81  655.....................    36    90i, 91i note
                 1968
Jan. 30                                 90-251..................  .............................      82  4.......................    36   722, 723, 728,
                                                                                                                                                     730
July 5                                  90-382..................  .............................      82  292.....................    36         401, 418
July 7                                  90-391..................  14...........................      82  306.....................    36             155a
Aug. 9                                  90-470..................  (provisos in par. under            82  686.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Sept. 17                                90-498..................  .............................      82  848.....................    36             169f
                 1969
June 30                                 91-37...................  .............................      83  42......................    36      5303, 5306,
                                                                                                                                              5307, 5307
                                                                                                                                                    note
Dec. 24                                 91-153..................  (provisos in par. under            83  421.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1970
Oct. 8                                  91-442..................  .............................      84  914.....................    36              155
Oct. 21                                 91-472..................  (provisos in par. under            84  1058....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                                        91-480..................  .............................      84  1081....................    36              121
                 1971
Aug. 10                                 92-77...................  (provisos in par. under            85  264.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Aug. 11                                 92-93...................  .............................      85  317.....................    36        1151-1167
                 1972
Apr. 24                                 92-278..................  .............................      86  124.....................    36             142a
Sept. 29                                92-447..................  .............................      86  746.....................    36             4605
Oct. 25                                 92-544..................  (provisos in par. under            86  1128....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1973
Nov. 27                                 93-162..................  (provisos in par. under            87  653.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1974
Jan. 2                                  93-244..................  .............................      87  1070....................    36              125
Apr. 12                                 93-266..................  .............................      88  85......................    36       4904, 4906
                                        93-267..................  .............................      88  85......................    36               97
Sept. 6                                 93-414..................  (provisos in par. under            88  1099....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Nov. 29                                 93-504..................  .............................      88  1575....................    36             1042
Dec. 26                                 93-551..................  .............................      88  1744....................    36             1073
Dec. 27                                 93-557..................  .............................      88  1792....................    36               45
                 1975
June 13                                 94-33...................  .............................      89  211.....................    36             157b
Oct. 17                                 94-116..................  (provisos in 1st par. under        89  587.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Dec. 15                                 94-151..................  .............................      89  809.....................    36       1101, 3502
                 1976
Apr. 1                                  94-256..................  .............................      90  301.....................    36              121
Apr. 21                                 94-273..................  3(19)........................      90  377.....................    36              131
July 7                                  94-344..................  .............................      90  810.....................    36          171-178
Aug. 9                                  94-378..................  (provisos in par. under            90  1098....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Oct. 1                                  94-443..................  .............................      90  1475....................    36         18a, 18c
                 1977
Aug. 15                                 95-98...................  .............................      91  830.....................    36     67, 67 note,
                                                                                                                                          67a, 67b, 67e,
                                                                                                                                            67h, 67p-67r
Oct. 4                                  95-119..................  (provisos in par. under            91  1077....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Nov. 11                                 95-167..................  .............................      91  1347....................    36   881, 883, 885,
                                                                                                                                          887, 895, 896,
                                                                                                                                                    1101
                 1978
Aug. 17                                 95-346..................  .............................      92  485.....................    36               45
Sept. 30                                95-392..................  (provisos in par. under            92  795.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Oct. 18                                 95-479..................  306..........................      92  1566....................    36              121
                                        95-482..................  113..........................      92  1605....................    36              384
Oct. 20                                 95-493..................  .............................      92  1643....................    36        1201-1219
Nov. 8                                  95-606..................  .............................      92  3045....................    36   371, 371 note,
                                                                                                                                          372-382b, 391-
                                                                                                                                                     396
                 1979
Sept. 6                                 96-62...................  .............................      93  410.....................    36             142b
Nov. 5                                  96-103..................  (provisos in par. under            93  775.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Dec. 21                                 96-155..................  .............................      93  1165....................    36               45
Dec. 29                                 96-165..................  .............................      93  1267....................    36      1101, 1301-
                                                                                                                                                    1309

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                 1980
July 8                                  96-304..................  (last sentence in par. under       94  898.....................    36         393 note
                                                                   heading ``Salaries and
                                                                   Expenses'').
Oct. 3                                  96-376..................  9............................      94  1510....................    36              161
Oct. 7                                  96-385..................  506..........................      94  1537....................    36              121
                                        96-388..................  .............................      94  1547....................    36        1401-1411
Dec. 2                                  96-489..................  .............................      94  2553....................    36      1101, 1501-
                                                                                                                                                    1514
Dec. 4                                  96-497..................  .............................      94  2595....................    36      1101, 1601-
                                                                                                                                                    1614
Dec. 15                                 96-526..................  (provisos in par. under            94  3050....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1981
Nov. 20                                 97-82...................  .............................      95  1091....................    36      1101, 1701-
                                                                                                                                                    1715
                                        97-83...................  .............................      95  1094....................    36      1101, 1801-
                                                                                                                                                    1815
                                        97-84...................  .............................      95  1097....................    36       1402, 1405
Dec. 23                                 97-101..................  (provisos in par. under            95  1422....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1982
June 1                                  97-192..................  .............................      96  109.....................    36      1101, 1901-
                                                                                                                                                    1914
Aug. 9                                  97-231..................  .............................      96  256.....................    36      1101, 2001-
                                                                                                                                                    2015
Aug. 10                                 97-234..................  .............................      96  261.....................    36      1101, 2101-
                                                                                                                                                    2116
Sept. 30                                97-272..................  (provisos in par. under            96  1165....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1983
Jan. 8                                  97-427..................  .............................      96  2265....................    36      1101, 2201-
                                                                                                                                                    2215
Jan. 12                                 97-447..................  .............................      96  2364....................    36             1219
July 12                                 98-45...................  (provisos in par. under            97  224.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
                 1984
Apr. 10                                 98-257..................  .............................      98  127.....................    36      1101, 2301-
                                                                                                                                                    2316
May 21                                  98-291..................  .............................      98  203.....................    36              90i
May 31                                  98-304..................  .............................      98  220.....................    36              67e
June 12                                 98-314..................  .............................      98  237.....................    36      1101, 2401-
                                                                                                                                                    2415
July 18                                 98-371..................  (provisos in par. under            98  1221....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
July 23                                 98-372..................  .............................      98  1239....................    36      1101, 2501-
                                                                                                                                                    2515
Aug. 7                                  98-375..................  .............................      98  1257....................    36         146 note
Aug. 17                                 98-382..................  .............................      98  1343....................    36      1101, 2601-
                                                                                                                                                    2615
Aug. 21                                 98-391..................  .............................      98  1358....................    36      1101, 2701-
                                                                                                                                                    2715
Aug. 27                                 98-399..................  .............................      98  1473....................    36     169j-169j-10
Oct. 19                                 98-520..................  .............................      98  2428....................    36      1101, 2801-
                                                                                                                                                    2815
Oct. 30                                 98-561..................  .............................      98  2910....................    36      1101, 2901-
                                                                                                                                                    2916
                                        98-565..................  .............................      98  2920....................    36      1101, 3001-
                                                                                                                                                    3016
                                        98-584..................  .............................      98  3097....................    36      1101, 3101-
                                                                                                                                                    3115
                 1985
Oct. 7                                  99-119..................  .............................      99  498.....................    36      1101, 3601-
                                                                                                                                                    3616
Nov. 25                                 99-160..................  (1st-3d provisos in par.           99  914.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Dec. 9                                  99-172..................  .............................      99  1020....................    36      1101, 3701-
                                                                                                                                                    3715
Dec. 19                                 99-190..................  101(d) [provisos in par.           99  1262, 1267..............    36       1401, 1404
                                                                   under heading ``United                                                    note, 1407,
                                                                   States Holocaust Memorial                                                  1409, 1410
                                                                   Council''), Sec.  324].
                 1986
May 1                                   99-284..................  .............................     100  406.....................    36    169j-2, 169j-
                                                                                                                                              3, 169j-7,
                                                                                                                                                  169j-8
May 23                                  99-318..................  .............................     100  474.....................    36      1101, 3801-
                                                                                                                                                    3817
Aug. 7                                  99-376..................  .............................     100  804.....................    36             3501
Aug. 27                                 99-402..................  .............................     100  910.....................    36       169i, 169i
                                                                                                                                           notes, 169i-1
Oct. 7                                  99-449..................  .............................     100  1128....................    36              187
Oct. 18                                 99-500..................  101(g) [(1st-3d provisos in       100  1783-242, 1783-283......    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   par. under heading                                                         122a, 1404
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments                                                      note
                                                                   Commission'' in title II of
                                                                   H.R. 5313)], (h) [(1st, 2d,
                                                                   4th, last provisos in par.
                                                                   under heading ``United
                                                                   States Holocaust Memorial
                                                                   Council'')].
Oct. 21                                 99-506..................  902..........................     100  1841....................    36             155a

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Oct. 30                                 99-591..................  101(g) [(1st-3d provisos in       100  3341-242, 3341-283......    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   par. under heading                                                         122a, 1404
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments                                                      note
                                                                   Commission'' in title II of
                                                                   H.R. 5313)], (h) [(1st, 2d,
                                                                   4th, last provisos in par.
                                                                   under heading ``United
                                                                   States Holocaust Memorial
                                                                   Council'')].
Nov. 6                                  99-604..................  .............................     100  3446....................    36      1101, 3901-
                                                                                                                                                    3915
                 1987
July 11                                 100-71..................  (par. related to Holocaust        101  418.....................    36             1405
                                                                   Memorial Council under
                                                                   heading ``United States
                                                                   Holocaust Memorial
                                                                   Council'').
Aug. 18                                 100-94..................  .............................     101  700.....................    36         146 note
Dec. 11                                 100-186.................  .............................     101  1286....................    36              188
Dec. 22                                 100-202.................  101(f ) [(1st-3d provisos in      101  1329-194, 1329-251......    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   1st par. under heading                                                     122a, 1404
                                                                   ``American Battle Monuments                                                      note
                                                                   Commission'')], (g) [(1st,
                                                                   2d, 4th, 5th provisos in
                                                                   par. under heading ``United
                                                                   States Holocaust Memorial
                                                                   Council'')].
                 1988
Apr. 6                                  100-281.................  .............................     102  73......................    36      1101, 4001-
                                                                                                                                                    4017
May 5                                   100-307.................  .............................     102  456.....................    36             169h
May 20                                  100-322.................  345..........................     102  540.....................    36       138c, 138c
                                                                                                                                                   notes
Aug. 17                                 100-402.................  .............................     102  1012....................    36       169f, 169f
                                                                                                                                                    note
Aug. 19                                 100-404.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          102  1021....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Oct. 28                                 100-539.................  .............................     102  2718....................    36       4601, 4601
                                                                                                                                             note, 4607,
                                                                                                                                                    4616
Nov. 7                                  100-630.................  301..........................     102  3315....................    36         155-155b
Nov. 9                                  100-642.................  .............................     102  3337....................    36       4404, 4404
                                                                                                                                                    note
Nov. 14                                 100-655.................  .............................     102  3849....................    36      1101, 4101-
                                                                                                                                                    4115
Nov. 18                                 100-687.................  1602.........................     102  4137....................    36             125b
                 1989
May 17                                  101-30..................  1-7..........................     103  60......................    36       169j, 169j
                                                                                                                                           note, 169j-2,
                                                                                                                                          169j-3, 169j-3
                                                                                                                                           note, 169j-4-
                                                                                                                                          169j-8, 169j-8
                                                                                                                                                    note
Nov. 9                                  101-144.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          103  854.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                        122a,
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Dec. 18                                 101-237.................  503..........................     103  2094....................    36              121
                 1990
Aug. 10                                 101-355.................  .............................     104  416.....................    36              189
Oct. 30                                 101-478.................  .............................     104  1157....................    36               45
Nov. 5                                  101-507.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          104  1370....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
                                        101-510.................  1601-1616....................     104  1736....................    36      1101, 4801-
                                                                                                                                                    4815
                 1991
June 6                                  102-52..................  9(b).........................     105  263.....................    36             155a
June 13                                 102-54..................  13(n)........................     105  278.....................    36   67b, 67h, 90c,
                                                                                                                                               823, 865,
                                                                                                                                             1159, 2403,
                                                                                                                                              3103, 3703
Oct. 28                                 102-139.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          105  760.....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Dec. 2                                  102-179.................  .............................     105  1229....................    36               45
Dec. 5                                  102-190.................  1084.........................     105  1482....................    36         189 note
Dec. 10                                 102-199.................  .............................     105  1628....................    36   691, 693, 1101
                 1992
Oct. 5                                  102-381.................  (par. under heading ``United      106  1415....................    36        1405 note
                                                                   States Holocaust Memorial
                                                                   Council'').
Oct. 6                                  102-389.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          106  1595....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Oct. 23                                 102-450.................  .............................     106  2251....................    36       169k, 169k
                                                                                                                                                    note
                                        102-484.................  1801-1817, 1821-1838.........     106  2581....................    36      1101, 5001-
                                                                                                                                             5016, 5101-
                                                                                                                                                    5117
Oct. 26                                 102-522.................  201-208......................     106  3417....................    36       5201, 5201
                                                                                                                                             note, 5203-
                                                                                                                                                    5207
Oct. 27                                 102-529.................  .............................     106  3463....................    36      1401, 1406,
                                                                                                                                              1408, 1411
Oct. 29                                 102-569.................  914..........................     106  4488....................    36             155a
                 1993
May 31                                  103-35..................  202(a)(13)...................     107  101.....................    36       5013, 5113
Oct. 28                                 103-124.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          107  1291....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Nov. 11                                 103-138.................  309..........................     107  1416....................    36             1405
Nov. 30                                 103-160.................  1182(c)(6)...................     107  1772....................    36             5108
Dec. 20                                 103-206.................  318..........................     107  2427....................    36    161, 161 note

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                 1994
Aug. 23                                 103-304.................  2............................     108  1565....................    36    169j-2, 169j-
                                                                                                                                              3, 169j-5,
                                                                                                                                            169j-5 note,
                                                                                                                                          169j-6-169j-10
                                        103-308.................  .............................     108  1669....................    36     169 l, 169 l
Sept. 13                                103-322.................  320922.......................     108  2131....................    36         167, 175
Sept. 28                                103-327.................  (1st-3d provisos in par.          108  2317....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   under heading ``American                                                         122a
                                                                   Battle Monuments
                                                                   Commission'').
Oct. 14                                 103-362.................  .............................     108  3465....................    36     142c, 142c-1
                 1995
Mar. 7                                  104-3...................  .............................     109  47......................    36              115
July 27                                 104-19..................  2005.........................     109  247.....................    36             169m
                 1996
Feb. 10                                 104-106.................  1601-1611(c)(4), 1611(d)-         110  515, 516, 522...........    36   5501(a)-(c)(4)
                                                                   1621, 1623.                                                               , (d), 5501
                                                                                                                                             note, 5502-
                                                                                                                                              5521, 5523
Apr. 4                                  104-127.................  358(a)(2)....................     110  1014....................    36             1101
Apr. 26                                 104-134.................  (provisos in par. under           110  1321-293................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Sept. 23                                104-201.................  1073(c), 1801-1816...........     110  2657, 2760..............    36      1101, 5505,
                                                                                                                                             5506, 5509,
                                                                                                                                               5601-5615
Sept. 26                                104-204.................  (provisos in par. under           110  2907....................    36       121b, 122,
                                                                   heading ``American Battle                                                        122a
                                                                   Monuments Commission'').
Oct. 9                                  104-275.................  602..........................     110  3344....................    36        125, 138d
Oct. 11                                 104-285.................  201-209......................     110  3382....................    36       5701, 5701
                                                                                                                                             note, 5702-
                                                                                                                                                    5708
Nov. 12                                 104-333.................  806..........................     110  4188....................    36     169i, 169i-1
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                  Schedule of Laws Repealed--Continued
                           United States Code
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Title                               Section
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10........................................  4312, 4313
10........................................  items 4312, 4313 in analysis
                                             of ch. 401
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     SEC. 7. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

       (a) Section 9503(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     (26 U.S.C. 9503(e)(3)) is amended by adding a period at the 
     end of the paragraph.
       (b) Title 49, United States Code, is amended as follows:
       (1) In section 5108(f ), strike ``section 552(f )'' and 
     substitute ``section 552(b)''.
       (2) In section 15904(c)(1), insert ``section'' before 
     ``15901(b)''.
       (c)(1) Chapter 491 of title 49, United States Code, as 
     enacted by the Act of November 20, 1997 (Public Law 105-102, 
     111 Stat. 2205), is amended as follows:
       (A) In section 49106(b)(1)(F), strike ``1996'' and 
     substitute ``1986''.
       (B) In section 49106(c)(3), strike ``by the board'' and 
     substitute ``to the board''.
       (C) In section 49107(b), strike ``subchapter II'' and 
     substitute ``subchapter III''.
       (D) In section 49111(b), strike ``retention of'' and 
     substitute ``retention by''.
       (2) The Schedule of Laws Repealed in the Act of November 
     20, 1997 (Public Law 105-102, 111 Stat. 2217), is amended by 
     striking ``1996'' in the items related to Public Laws 99-500 
     and 99-591 and substituting ``1986''.
       (3) The amendments made by this subsection are effective as 
     of November 20, 1997.
       (d) Effective October 11, 1996, section 5(45)(A) of the Act 
     of October 11, 1996 (Public Law 104-287, 110 Stat. 3393), is 
     amended by striking ``ENFORCEMENT;'' and substituting 
     ``ENFORCEMENT:''.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Indiana (Mr. Pease) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Berman) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pease).


                             General Leave

  Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks 
on H.R. 1085, the bill under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Indiana?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  H.R. 1085, as amended, is a bill to revise, codify and enact certain 
general and permanent laws related to patriotic and national 
observances, ceremonies and organizations, as title 36, United States 
Code ``Patriotic, and National Observances, Ceremonies and 
Organizations.''
  This bill has been prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel 
of the House of Representatives as a part of the responsibilities of 
that office to prepare and submit to the Committee on the Judiciary for 
enactment into positive law all titles of the United States Code.
  The manager's amendment to H.R. 1085, as amended, consists of 
technical changes to title 49, United States Code, Transportation, that 
are of a nonsubstantive nature and correct discrepancies that occurred 
in H.R. 1086 between the electronic format and hard copy versions of 
the bill as introduced and reported and the enacted version.
  The Law Revision Counsel has informed me that he has satisfied H.R. 
1085, as amended, makes no substantive changes in the law; therefore, 
no additional cost to the government would be incurred as a result of 
enactment of H.R. 1085, as amended.
  I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1085 as amended.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  H.R. 1085 is a bill prepared by the Office of the Law Revision 
Counsel that codifies without substantive change certain general and 
permanent laws related to title 36, concerning patriotic and national 
observances, and title 49, concerning transportation.
  This is part of the Law Revision Counsel's program of recommending 
technical changes to the positive law titles of the United States Code 
which consolidate and streamline existing law. The bill makes no 
substantive changes, and I urge the Members to support it.
  Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time on my side, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. PEASE. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pease) that the House suspend the rules and 
pass the bill, H.R. 1085, as amended.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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