    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Public Law 116-7
    116th Congress

    An Act

    To amend the charter of the Future Farmers of America, and for other
    purposes. <>

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
    United States of America in Congress assembled, <>
    SECTION 1. <> SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National FFA Organization's Federal
    Charter Amendments Act''.
    SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION.

    Section 70901 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA''; and
    (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA''.
    SEC. 3. PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION.

    Section 70902 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
    ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA'';
    (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs
    (7) and (8), respectively;
    (3) by striking paragraphs (3), (4), (6), and (7);
    (4) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (11);
    (5) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs
    (12) and (13), respectively;
    (6) by inserting before paragraph (7), as redesignated by
    paragraph (2), the following:
    ``(1) to be an integral component of instruction in
    agricultural education, including instruction relating to
    agriculture, food, and natural resources;
    ``(2) to advance comprehensive agricultural education in the
    United States, including in public schools, by supporting
    contextual classroom and laboratory instruction and work-based
    experiential learning;
    ``(3) to prepare students for successful entry into
    productive careers in fields relating to agriculture, food, and
    natural resources, including by connecting students to relevant
    postsecondary educational pathways and focusing on the complete
    delivery of classroom and laboratory instruction, work-based
    experiential learning, and leadership development;
    ``(4) to be a resource and support organization that does
    not select, control, or supervise State association, local
    chapter, or individual member activities;

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    ``(5) to develop educational materials, programs, services,
    and events as a service to State and local agricultural
    education agencies;
    ``(6) to seek and promote inclusion and diversity in its
    membership, leadership, and staff to reflect the belief of the
    FFA in the value of all human beings;'';
    (7) in paragraph (7), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
    (A) by striking ``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
    (B) by inserting ``as such chapters and associations
    carry out agricultural education programs that are
    approved by States, territories, or possessions'' after
    ``United States'';
    (8) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
    (A) by striking ``to develop'' and inserting ``to
    build'';
    (B) by striking ``train for useful citizenship, and
    foster patriotism, and thereby'' and inserting ``and'';
    and
    (C) by striking ``aggressive rural and'' and
    inserting ``assertive'';
    (9) by inserting after paragraph (8), as redesignated by
    paragraph (2), the following:
    ``(9) to increase awareness of the global and technological
    importance of agriculture, food, and natural resources, and the
    way agriculture contributes to our well-being;
    ``(10) to promote the intelligent choice and establishment
    of a career in fields relating to agriculture, food, and natural
    resources;'';
    (10) in paragraph (11), as redesignated by paragraph (4)--
    (A) by striking ``to procure for and distribute to
    State'' and inserting ``to make available to State'';
    (B) by inserting ``, programs, services,'' before
    ``and equipment''; and
    (C) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting
    ``FFA'';
    (11) in paragraph (12), as redesignated by paragraph (5), by
    striking ``State boards for vocational'' and inserting ``State
    boards and officials for career and technical''; and
    (12) in paragraph (13), as redesignated by paragraph (5), by
    striking ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA''.
    SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP.

    Section 70903(a) of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA''; and
    (2) by striking ``as provided in the bylaws'' and inserting
    ``as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA''.
    SEC. 5. GOVERNING BODY.

    Section 70904 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)--
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``corporation''
    and inserting ``FFA'' each place the term appears;
    (B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting
    the following:
    ``(2) The board--
    ``(A) shall consist of--

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    ``(i) the Secretary of Education, or the
    Secretary of Education's designee who has
    experience in agricultural education, the FFA, or
    career and technical education; and
    ``(ii) other individuals--
    ``(I) representing the fields of
    education, agriculture, food, and
    natural resources; or
    ``(II) with experience working
    closely with the FFA; and
    ``(B) shall not include any individual who is a
    current employee of the National FFA Organization.
    ``(3) The number of directors, terms of office of the
    directors, and the method of selecting the directors, are as
    provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA.''; and
    (C) in paragraph (4)--
    (i) in the first sentence, by striking
    ``bylaws'' and inserting ``constitution or bylaws
    of the FFA''; and
    (ii) in the third sentence, by striking
    ``chairman'' and inserting ``chair'';
    (2) by striking subsection (b); and
    (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:

    ``(b) Officers.--The officers of the FFA, the terms of officers, and
    the election of officers, are as provided in the constitution or bylaws
    of the FFA, except that such officers shall include--
    ``(1) a national advisor;
    ``(2) an executive secretary; and
    ``(3) a treasurer.

    ``(c) Governing Committee.--
    ``(1) The board may designate a governing committee. The
    terms and method of selecting the governing committee members
    are as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA, except
    that all members of the governing committee shall be members of
    the board of directors and at all times the governing committee
    shall be comprised of not less than 3 individuals.
    ``(2) 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 FFA to be affixed to
    all papers that require it.
    ``(3) The board shall designate to such committee--
    ``(A) the chair of the board;
    ``(B) the executive secretary of the board; and
    ``(C) the treasurer of the board.''.
    SEC. 6. NATIONAL STUDENT OFFICERS.

    Section 70905 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

    ``(a) Composition.--There shall be not less than 6 national student
    officers of the FFA, including a student president, 4 student vice
    presidents (each representing regions as provided in the constitution or
    bylaws of the corporation), and a student secretary.'';
    (2) by striking subsection (b);
    (3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
    (b) and (c), respectively; and
    (4) in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by striking ``,
    except that'' and all that follows through ``(20 U.S.C. 11-15,
    16-28)''.

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    SEC. 7. POWERS.

    Section 70906 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
    ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA'';
    (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``corporate'';
    (3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA'';
    (4) in paragraph (6), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA'';
    (5) by amending paragraph (8) to read as follows:
    ``(8) use FFA funds to give prizes, awards, loans, and
    grants to deserving members, local FFA chapters, and State FFA
    associations to carry out the purposes of the FFA;'';
    (6) by amending paragraph (9) to read as follows:
    ``(9) produce publications, websites, and other media;'';
    (7) in paragraph (10)--
    (A) by striking ``procure for and distribute to
    State'' and inserting ``make available to State''; and
    (B) by striking ``Future Farmers of America'' and
    inserting ``FFA''; and
    (8) in paragraph (12), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA''.
    SEC. 8. NAME, SEALS, EMBLEMS, AND BADGES.

    Section 70907 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA'' each
    place the term appears;
    (2) by striking ``name'' and inserting ``names'';
    (3) by striking `` `Future Farmers of America' '' and
    inserting `` `Future Farmers of America' and `National FFA
    Organization,' ''; and
    (4) by inserting ``education'' before ``membership''.
    SEC. 9. RESTRICTIONS.

    Section 70908 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA'';
    (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``corporation or a
    director, officer, or member as such'' and inserting ``FFA or a
    director, officer, or member acting on behalf of the FFA'';
    (3) in subsection (c), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA'' each place the term appears; and
    (4) in subsection (d), in the first sentence, by striking
    ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA''.
    SEC. 10. RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL AGENCIES.

    Section 70909 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as
    follows:
    ``SEC. 70909. RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL AGENCIES.

    ``(a) In General.--On request of the board of directors, the FFA may
    collaborate with Federal agencies, including the Department of Education
    and the Department of Agriculture on matters of mutual interest and
    benefit.
    ``(b) Agency Assistance.--Those Federal agencies may make personnel,
    services, and facilities available to administer or assist in the
    administration of the activities of the FFA.

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    ``(c) Agency Compensation.--Personnel of the Federal agencies may
    not receive compensation from the FFA for their services, except that
    travel and other legitimate expenses as defined by the Federal agencies
    and approved by the board may be paid.
    ``(d) Cooperation With State Boards.--The Federal agencies also may
    cooperate with State boards and other organizations for career and
    technical education to assist in the promotion of activities of the
    FFA.''.
    SEC. 11. HEADQUARTERS AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE.

    Section 70910 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``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'' and inserting ``of the FFA shall be as
    provided in the constitution or bylaws of the FFA. The activities of the
    FFA''.
    SEC. 12. RECORDS AND INSPECTION.

    Section 70911 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)--
    (A) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting
    ``FFA''; and
    (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``entitled to
    vote''; and
    (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``corporation'' and
    inserting ``FFA''.
    SEC. 13. SERVICE OF PROCESS.

    Section 70912 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) in subsection (a)--
    (A) by striking ``District of Columbia'' and
    inserting ``In General'';
    (B) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting
    ``FFA'' each place the term appears;
    (C) by striking ``in the District of Columbia''
    before ``to receive''; and
    (D) by striking ``Designation of the agent shall be
    filed in the office of the clerk of the United States
    District Court for the District of Columbia''; and
    (2) in subsection (b)--
    (A) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting
    ``FFA'' each place the term appears; and
    (B) by inserting ``of the FFA'' after ``association
    or chapter''.
    SEC. 14. LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF OFFICERS OR AGENTS.

    Section 70913 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by
    striking ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA''.
    SEC. 15. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS IN DISSOLUTION OR FINAL
    LIQUIDATION.

    Section 70914 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
    (1) by striking ``corporation'' and inserting ``FFA''; and

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    (2) by striking ``vocational agriculture'' and inserting
    ``agricultural education''.

    Approved February 21, 2019.

    LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 439:
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    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019):
    Jan. 22, considered and passed House.
    Feb. 5, considered and passed Senate.