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# 36 U.S.C. § 101 - American Heart Month
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1254.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10136:169b.Dec. 30, 1963, Pub. L. 88254, 77 Stat. 843. In clause (2), the words “chief executive officers” are substituted for “Governors”, and the words “territories, and possessions” are substituted for “territories”, for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Short Title of 2025 AmendmentPub. L. 11957, § 1, Dec. 12, 2025, 139 Stat. 711, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 70501, 70503, 70504, 70507, 70508, 70510, and 70512 of this title] may be cited as the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025.”
Short Title of 2024 AmendmentPub. L. 118197, § 1, Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2677, provided that: “This Act [amending provisions set out as a note under section 2301 of this title] may be cited as the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023.”
Short Title of 2023 AmendmentPub. L. 117340, § 1, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6175, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 220514 and 220530A of this title, amending sections 220505 and 220524 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 220505 of this title] may be cited as the Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2022.”
Short Title of 2022 AmendmentPub. L. 117103, div. W, title XIII, § 1310(a), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 931, provided that: “This section [enacting section 146 of this title relating to Choose Respect Day and section 20131 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement] may be cited as the Choose Respect Act.”
Short Title of 2020 AmendmentPub. L. 116282, § 1, Dec. 31, 2020, 134 Stat. 3386, provided that: “This Act [amending provisions set out as a note preceding this section] may be cited as the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020.” Pub. L. 116189, § 1, Oct. 30, 2020, 134 Stat. 943, provided that: “This Act [enacting subchapter V of chapter 2205 and section 220513 of this title, amending sections 220501 to 220507, 220509, 220511, 220512, 220521 to 220524, 220527 to 220531, and 220541 to 220543 of this title, section 362 of Title 11, Bankruptcy, and section 20341 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 220501, 220507, and 220551 of this title] may be cited as the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athletes Act of 2020.”
Short Title of 2019 AmendmentPub. L. 11667, § 1, Nov. 7, 2019, 133 Stat. 1128, provided that: “This Act [amending section 902 of this title] may be cited as the National POW/MIA Flag Act.” Pub. L. 11635, § 1, July 30, 2019, 133 Stat. 1043, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 21704A of this title, amending section 21703 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 21703 of this title] may be cited as the Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act or the LEGION Act.” Pub. L. 1167, § 1, Feb. 21, 2019, 133 Stat. 478, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 70901 to 70914 of this title] may be cited as the National FFA Organizations Federal Charter Amendments Act.”
Short Title of 2018 AmendmentPub. L. 115141, div. S, title III, § 301, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 1127, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter III (§ 220531) of this title] may be cited as the Keep Young Athletes Safe Act of 2018.” Pub. L. 115126, § 1(a), Feb. 14, 2018, 132 Stat. 318, provided that: “This Act [enacting subchapter III (§ 220541 et seq.) of chapter 2205 of this title and 220530 of this title and amending sections 220501, 220503, and 220525 of this title, sections 2255 and 2258 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 20341 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement] may be cited as the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017.”
Short Title of 2016 AmendmentPub. L. 114240, § 1, Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 974, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 145 of this title] may be cited as the Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act.”
Short Title of 2009 AmendmentPub. L. 111113, § 1, Dec. 14, 2009, 123 Stat. 3026, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 190104 and 190109 of this title] may be cited as the Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009.”
Short Title of 2008 AmendmentPub. L. 110207, § 1, Apr. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 719, provided that: “This Act [amending section 140503 of this title] may be cited as the Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007.”
Short Title of 2007 AmendmentPub. L. 11026, § 1, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 103, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 300111 and 300112 of this title, amending sections 300101 to 300105, 300107, 300109, and 300110 of this title, renumbering former section 300111 of this title as section 300113 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 300101 of this title] may be cited as the The American National Red Cross Governance Modernization Act of 2007.”
Short Title of 2005 AmendmentPub. L. 1099, title III, § 311, Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 226, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 311, 312) of title III of Pub. L. 1099, amending sections 151703, 151705, 151706, and 151711 of this title] may be cited as the National Film Preservation Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2005.”
Short Title of 2002 AmendmentPub. L. 107323, § 1, Dec. 4, 2002, 116 Stat. 2787, provided that: “This Act [amending section 902 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 902 of this title] may be cited as the POW/MIA Memorial Flag Act of 2002.”
Short Title of 1998 AmendmentPub. L. 105277, div. C, title I, § 142(a), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681603, provided that: “This section [enacting section 220512 of this title, amending sections 220501, 220503 to 220506, 220509 to 220511, 220521 to 220524, and 220528 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 220501 of this title] may be cited as the Olympic and Amateur Sports Act Amendments of 1998.”
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# 36 U.S.C. § 102 - Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1254.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 102(a)36:169k(a).Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102450, § 2, 106 Stat. 2251. 102(b)36:169k(b)(d).
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# 36 U.S.C. § 103 - Cancer Control Month
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10336:150.Mar. 28, 1938, ch. 56, 52 Stat. 148. In subsection (a)(2), the words “chief executive officers” are substituted for “Governors” for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 104 - Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 105 - Child Health Day
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10536:143.May 18, 1928, ch. 643, 45 Stat. 617; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86352, 73 Stat. 627.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 106 - Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
## Text
(a) Designation.— September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.
(b) Purpose.— Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize 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 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Day and 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 Constitution Day and 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255; Pub. L. 108447, div. J, title I, § 111(c)(1), Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 106(a)36:153 (1st par. 1st13th words).Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, § 1, 66 Stat. 9. 106(b)36:153 (1st par. 14th wordwords before “and the President”). 106(c)36:153 (1st par. words after “of citizenship”). 106(d)36:153 (2d, last pars.). In subsection (d), the text of 36:153 (last par.) is omitted as obsolete.
Editorial Notes
Amendments2004—Pub. L. 108447, § 111(c)(1)(A), inserted “Constitution Day and” before “Citizenship Day” in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108447, § 111(c)(1)(B), substituted “is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day” for “is Citizenship Day”. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108447, § 111(c)(1)(C), inserted “Constitution Day and” before “Citizenship Day” and substituted “commemorate” for “commemorates” and “recognize” for “recognizes”. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108447, § 111(c)(1)(D), inserted “Constitution Day and” before “Citizenship Day” in two places. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108447, § 111(c)(1)(E), inserted “Constitution Day and” before “Citizenship Day”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Educational and Training Materials for New Federal Employees Concerning the U.S. ConstitutionPub. L. 108447, div. J, title I, § 111, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3344, provided that: “(a) The head of each Federal agency or department shall—“(1) provide each new employee of the agency or department with educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution as part of the orientation materials provided to the new employee; and “(2) provide educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or department on September 17 of each year. “(b) Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution. “(c) [Amended section 106 of this title and table of contents of this chapter.] “(d) This section shall be without fiscal year limitation.”
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# 36 U.S.C. § 107 - Columbus Day
## Text
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the second 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10736:146.Apr. 30, 1934, ch. 184, 48 Stat. 657. In clause (1), the words “the 2d Monday in October” are substituted for “October 12” in the Act of April 30, 1934 (ch. 184, 48 Stat. 657), because of section 1(b) of the Act of June 28, 1968 (Public Law 90363, 82 Stat. 250).
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# 36 U.S.C. § 108 - Constitution Week
## Text
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating September 17 through 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 109 - Fathers Day
## Text
(a) Designation.— The third Sunday in June is Fathers 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 Fathers Day;
(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Fathers Day with appropriate ceremonies; and
(3) urging the people of the United States to offer public and private expressions of Fathers Day to the abiding love and gratitude they have for their fathers.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 109(a)36:142a (1st sentence).Apr. 24, 1972, Pub. L. 92278, 86 Stat. 124. 109(b)36:142a (last sentence). In subsection (b)(1), the word “appropriate” is omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (b)(2), the words “State and local governments” are substituted for “the governments of the States and communities” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110 - Flag Day
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 110(a)36:157 (words before 1st comma).Aug. 3, 1949, ch. 385, 63 Stat. 492. 110(b)36:157 (words after 1st comma).
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# 36 U.S.C. § 111 - Gold Star Mothers Day
## Text
(a) Designation.— The last Sunday in September is Gold Star Mothers 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 Mothers Day as a public expression of the love, sorrow, and reverence of the people for Gold Star Mothers.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1256.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 111(a)36:148 (words before comma).June 23, 1936, ch. 736, 49 Stat. 1895. 111(b)36:147.36:148 (words after comma). In subsection (b), the text of 36:148 (words after comma) is omitted as unnecessary. The words “Gold Star Mothers Day” are substituted for “the last Sunday in September” in 36:147 for clarity. The word “American” is omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 112 - Honor America Days
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 113 - Law Day, U.S.A.
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 113(a)36:164 (1st par. 1st sentence).Apr. 7, 1961, Pub. L. 8720, 75 Stat. 43. 113(b)36:164 (1st par. last sentence). 113(c)36:164 (last par.). In subsection (b)(1), the word “countries” is substituted for “nations” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. In subsection (c)(2), the word “entities” is substituted for “bodies” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code.
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## Text
The President may issue each year a proclamation designating October 9 as Leif Erikson Day.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11436:169c.Sept. 2, 1964, Pub. L. 88566, 78 Stat. 849.
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(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1257.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 115(a)36:162 (1st13th words).July 18, 1958, Pub. L. 85529, 72 Stat. 369. 115(b)36:162 (14th wordsemicolon). 115(c)36:162 (words after semicolon).
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## Text
(a) Designation.— The second Sunday in May is Mothers 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 Mothers Day as a public expression of love and reverence for the mothers of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 117(a)36:142 (words before comma).May 8, 1914, Pub. R. 25, 38 Stat. 770. 117(b)36:141.36:142 (words after comma). In subsection (b), the text of 36:142 (words after comma) is omitted as unnecessary.
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## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
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Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11836:151.May 11, 1939, ch. 123, 53 Stat. 739.
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## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11936:169h.Apr. 17, 1952, ch. 216, 66 Stat. 64; May 5, 1988, Pub. L. 100307, 102 Stat. 456.
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The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the third 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 12036:160.May 16, 1957, Pub. L. 8532, 71 Stat. 30. In clause (2), the words “any of”, “by land, by sea, and by air”, and “and every” are omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 121 - National Disability Employment Awareness Month
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1258.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 121(a)36:155 (1st par. 1st sentence).Aug. 11, 1945, ch. 363, 59 Stat. 530; Oct. 8, 1970, Pub. L. 91442, 84 Stat. 914; Nov. 7, 1988, Pub. L. 100630, title III, § 301(a), 102 Stat. 3315. 121(b)36:155 (1st par. last sentence).36:155 (last par. words after 1st comma). 121(c)36:155 (last par. words before 1st comma). In subsection (b), the words “of States” and “of cities” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “governmental entities” are substituted for “instrumentalities of government” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “as well as leaders of industry, educational and religious groups, labor, veterans, women, farm, scientific and professional, and all other” are omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 122 - National Flag Week
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
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Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 12236:157a.June 9, 1966, Pub. L. 89443, 80 Stat. 194.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 123 - National Forest Products Week
## Text
(a) Designation.— The week beginning on the third 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 123(a)36:163 (words before comma).Sept. 13, 1960, Pub. L. 86753, 74 Stat. 898. 123(b)36:163 (words after comma).
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Proc. No. 8442. National Forest Products Week Proc. No. 8442, Oct. 23, 2009, 74 F.R. 55437, provided: Americas forests have helped spur the growth and development that has been indispensable to our Nations success. They have provided timber and water, as well as habitat for wildlife and opportunities for recreational activities. As a repository for renewable natural resources, forests have supplied the raw materials that have sustained us throughout our history. During National Forest Products Week, we recognize the value of our woodlands and commit ourselves to good stewardship and conservation practices that help us to responsibly manage our Nations forests. As a renewable and recyclable resource, wood is one of our Nations most environmentally friendly building materials. Wood fiber is used throughout our daily lives, from the paper we write on to the offices where we work. We value the beauty of wood in our furniture, in our homes, and in artwork that surrounds us. Today, modern technology and stewardship practices by Federal, State, tribal, and private landowners have improved the way we manage our natural resources so that forests can meet the needs of current and future generations. Forests are one of the foundations on which our Nation was formed; they are the backbone of our environment. This week, we recognize the value of forest products and the importance of their sustainable use to our lives. To recognize the importance of products from our forests, the Congress, by Public Law 86753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week. I call on all Americans to celebrate the varied uses and products of our forested lands, as well as the people who carry on the tradition of careful stewardship of these precious natural resources for generations to come. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. Barack Obama.
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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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
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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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
## Notes
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The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating September 15 through 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
## Notes
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(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1259.)
## Notes
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(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 128(a)36:145 (words before comma).May 20, 1933, ch. 36, 48 Stat. 73. 128(b)36:145 (words after comma).
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# 36 U.S.C. § 129 - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
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(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
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The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation designating the third 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
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Proc. No. 8484. National Poison Prevention Week Proc. No. 8484, Mar. 15, 2010, 75 F.R. 13215, provided: Since 1962, during National Poison Prevention Week we alert American families about the dangers of accidental poisonings and provide information on safety measures that can prevent senseless injuries and deaths. With nearly two million poison exposures reported each year, we must take every precaution to guard against these preventable tragedies. Sadly, more than half of all reported poisonings involve children under the age of six, and the vast majority take place in the home. Parents should keep household chemicals and medicines in child-proof containers, beyond the reach of their children. Thanks to safety regulations and awareness campaigns like National Poison Prevention Week, childhood death rates from unintentional poisonings have fallen considerably. However, adult death rates have steadily risen in recent years. We must each remember to read labels thoroughly before taking medications, to keep medicines in their original packaging, and to dispose of them properly. Consulting a physician before combining prescription drugs or using them with alcohol also reduces our risks. In the event of an accidental poisoning, crucial information and immediate action can save lives. Individuals can call the toll-free national poison control hotline at 18002221222 to be connected to one of dozens of local poison control centers, which are open 24 hours every day. These centers provide emergency assistance, offer guidance on poison prevention, and answer questions concerning potential exposure. To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take appropriate preventive measures, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended (75 Stat. 681), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the third week of March each year as “National Poison Prevention Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the third week of March of each year as National Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week by taking actions to protect their families from hazardous household materials and from the misuse of prescription medications. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. Barack Obama.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 131 - National Safe Boating Week
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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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13136:161.June 4, 1958, Pub. L. 85445, 72 Stat. 179; Oct. 3, 1980, Pub. L. 96376, § 9, 94 Stat. 1510; Dec. 20, 1993, Pub. L. 103236, title III, § 318(a), 107 Stat. 2427.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 132 - National School Lunch Week
## Text
(a) Designation.— The week beginning on the second 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 132(a)36:168 (words before comma).Oct. 9, 1962, Pub. L. 87780, 76 Stat. 779. 132(b)36:168 (words after comma).
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# 36 U.S.C. § 133 - National Transportation Week
## Text
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the week that includes the third 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1260.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13336:166.May 14, 1962, Pub. L. 87449, 76 Stat. 69.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 134 - Pan American Aviation Day
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13436:151a.Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 840, 54 Stat. 1093. In clause (2), the words “chief executive officers of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States” are substituted for “Governors of the fifty States, our possessions”, and the word “countries” is substituted for “nations”, for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 135 - Parents Day
## Text
(a) Designation.— The fourth 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 136 - Peace Officers Memorial Day
## Text
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, United States Code; 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13636:167(1), (2), (4) (related to Peace Officers Memorial Day).Oct. 1, 1962, Pub. L. 87726, cls. (1), (2), (4) (related to Peace Officers Memorial Day), 76 Stat. 676; Sept. 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103322, title XXXII, § 320922(a)(2)(4), 108 Stat. 2131. In clause (2), the reference to section 7(m) of title 4 is substituted for the reference to section 175(m) of title 36 because the latter provision is being restated in title 4. See section 2 of the bill.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 137 - Police Week
## Text
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
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13736:167(3), (4) (related to Police Week).Oct. 1, 1962, Pub. L. 87726, cls. (3), (4) (related to Police Week), 76 Stat. 676; Sept. 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103322, title XXXII, § 320922(a)(1), (3), (4), 108 Stat. 2131. In clause (1), the words “night and day” and “in our midst” are omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 138 - Save Your Vision Week
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1261.)
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Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13836:169a.Dec. 30, 1963, Pub. L. 88242, 77 Stat. 629. In clause (3), the words “consider including in such proclamation” and “press, radio, television, and other” are omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 139 - Steelmark Month
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(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 140 - Stephen Foster Memorial Day
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 14036:158.Oct. 27, 1951, ch. 593, 65 Stat. 659.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 141 - Thomas Jeffersons birthday
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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 Jeffersons birthday.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 14136:149.Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, 50 Stat. 668.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 142 - White Cane Safety Day
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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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 14236:169d.Oct. 6, 1964, Pub. L. 88628, 78 Stat. 1003.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 143 - Wright Brothers Day
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1262.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 143(a)36:169 (1st sentence words before 1st comma).Dec. 17, 1963, Pub. L. 88209, 77 Stat. 402. 143(b)36:169 (1st sentence words after 1st comma). 143(c)36:169 (last sentence).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Centennial of Flight Commemoration ActPub. L. 105389, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3486, as amended by Pub. L. 10668, § 1, Oct. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 981, known as the Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act, established the Centennial of Flight Commission to carry out certain activities related to the history of aviation and the commemoration of the centennial of powered flight, required the Commission to make annual reports and a final report not later than June 30, 2004, and provided that the Commission terminate not later than 60 days after submission of the final report.
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## Text
(a) Designation.— September 11 is Patriot Day.
(b) Proclamation.— The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on—
(1) State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities;
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and interested organizations and individuals to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and
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## Text
The President shall issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day in honor of the service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the Nation, beginning at—
(1) 3:11 p.m. Atlantic standard time;
(2) 2:11 p.m. eastern standard time;
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## Text
The President shall issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to—
(1) observe Atomic Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) remember and honor the atomic veterans of the United States whose brave service and sacrifice played an important role in the defense of the Nation.
(Added Pub. L. 11781, div. A, title X, § 1084(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1924.)
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## Text
(a) Designation.— October 1 is Choose Respect Day.
(b) Recognition.— All private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Choose Respect Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of changing the culture around the tolerance of violence against women.
(Added Pub. L. 117103, div. W, title XIII, § 1310(b)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 931, § 146; renumbered § 147, Pub. L. 11831, div. A, title XVIII, § 1804(a)(1)(A)(i), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 686.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments2023—Pub. L. 11831 renumbered section 146 of this title, relating to Choose Respect Day, as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.
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(a) Designation.— March 9 is U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day.
(b) Proclamation.— The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(Added Pub. L. 11831, div. A, title XVIII, § 1804(a)(1)(A)(ii), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 686.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 100101 - Definition
## Text
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1364.)
## Notes
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(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1364.)
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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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.)
## Notes
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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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.)
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## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.)
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## Text
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10010636:1702.Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9782, § 2, 95 Stat. 1091. The words “and subject to the laws of such State or States” are omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 100107 - Restrictions
## Text
(a) Stock and Dividends.— The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.— The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.— The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.— The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.— The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 100107(a)36:1708(d).Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9782, § 8, 95 Stat. 1092. 100107(b)36:1708(c). 100107(c)36:1708(a). 100107(d)36:1708(b). 100107(e)36:1708(e). In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (b), the words “as such” are substituted for “acting as such officer or director” for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title. The words “This subsection does not” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 100108 - Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
## Text
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.).
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10010836:1714 (1st sentence).Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9782, § 15 (1st sentence), 95 Stat. 1093.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 100109 - Records and inspection
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)
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## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 100111 - Liability for acts of officers and agents
## Text
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10011136:1709.Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9782, § 9, 95 Stat. 1092.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 100112 - Annual report
## Text
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10011236:1711.Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9782, § 12, 95 Stat. 1093.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting RequirementsFor termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 10466, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 201 of House Document No. 1037.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 10101 - Audits
## Text
(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 corporations 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 corporations income and expenses during the year including the results of any trading, manufacturing, publishing, or other commercial-type endeavor; and
(C) the independent auditors 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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1283.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10101(a)36:1084 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))).July 16, 1964, Pub. L. 88378, § 14 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), 78 Stat. 327. 36:1101(1)(76), (77) (related to Fleet Reserve Association).Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88504, § 1(1)(76), (77) (related to Fleet Reserve Association), 78 Stat. 635; Dec. 15, 1975, Pub. L. 94151, § 2, 89 Stat. 809; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95167, § 2, 91 Stat. 1348; Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96165, § 9(g), 93 Stat. 1272; Dec. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96489, § 11, 94 Stat. 2554; Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96497, § 11, 94 Stat. 2596; Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9782, § 11, 95 Stat. 1093; Nov. 20, 1981, Pub. L. 9783, § 11, 95 Stat. 1095; June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97192, § 11, 96 Stat. 110; Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97231, § 11, 96 Stat. 257; Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97234, § 11, 96 Stat. 263; Jan. 8, 1983, Pub. L. 97427, § 11, 96 Stat. 2266; Apr. 10, 1984, Pub. L. 98257, § 11, 98 Stat. 128; June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98314, § 11, 98 Stat. 239; July 23, 1984, Pub. L. 98372, § 11, 98 Stat. 1240; Aug. 17, 1984, Pub. L. 98382, § 11, 98 Stat. 1345; Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98391, § 11, 98 Stat. 1360; Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98520, § 11, 98 Stat. 2429; Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98561, § 12, 98 Stat. 2912; Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98565, § 11, 98 Stat. 2921; Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98584, § 11, 98 Stat. 3098; Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99119, § 11, 99 Stat. 500; Dec. 9, 1985, Pub. L. 99172, § 11, 99 Stat. 1022; May 23, 1986, Pub. L. 99318, § 12, 100 Stat. 476; Nov. 6, 1986, Pub. L. 99604, § 11, 100 Stat. 3448; Apr. 6, 1988, Pub. L. 100281, § 12, 102 Stat. 75; Nov. 14, 1988, Pub. L. 100655, title I, § 111, 102 Stat. 3851; Nov. 5, 1990, Pub. L. 101510, title XVI, § 1611, 104 Stat. 1738; Dec. 10, 1991, Pub. L. 102199, § 2, 105 Stat. 1629; Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L. 102484, title XVIII, §§ 1812, 1832, 106 Stat. 2583, 2585; Sept. 23, 1996, Pub. L. 104201, title XVIII, § 1811, 110 Stat. 2762. 36:1102.Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88504, §§ 2, 3, 78 Stat. 636. 36:1166.Aug. 11, 1971, Pub. L. 9293, § 16, 85 Stat. 319. 36:1213(a).Oct. 20, 1978, Pub. L. 95493, § 13(a), 92 Stat. 1646. 36:4315 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))).July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88372, § 15 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), 78 Stat. 317. 36:4514 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))).July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88376, § 14 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), 78 Stat. 323. 36:4610 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))).Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88449, § 10 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), 78 Stat. 498. 36:5206(a).Oct. 26, 1992, Pub. L. 102522, § 207(a), 106 Stat. 3420. 36:5706(a).Oct. 11, 1996, Pub. L. 104285, title II, § 207(a), 110 Stat. 3385. 10101(b)36:1103. In this section, the text of 36:1101 is omitted as unnecessary because of the addition of the words “Except as otherwise provided” in subsection (a) of this section. The text of 36:1166, 1213(a), and 5206(a) is omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement of 36:1102 and 1103 as general provisions covering, except as otherwise provided, all federally chartered corporations referred to in part B of subtitle II of the revised title. The text of 36:1084 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), 4315 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), 4514 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))), and 4610 (less (b) (2d sentence cl. (2))) is omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement in this section of the general audit provisions of 36:1102 and 1103. In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “Except as otherwise provided” are added because certain corporations referred to in part B of subtitle II of the revised title are not covered by the audit requirements restated in the revised section. The words “at the place or places” and “or persons” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “financial statements” are substituted for “accounts” to use the generally accepted term for audits conducted by public accountants. The words “shall be given access to” are substituted for “shall be made available to” and “shall be afforded to” for consistency. In clause (1), the words “records and property owned or used by” are substituted for “books, accounts, financial records, reports, files, and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code and to eliminate unnecessary words. In subsection (b)(1)(B), the words “supplemented . . . by” and “carried on by the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting RequirementsWith respect to corporations listed below, for termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in subsec. (b)(1) of this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 10466, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and pages 196 through 208 of House Document No. 1037. Agricultural Hall of Fame American Chemical Society American Council of Learned Societies American Ex-Prisoners of War American Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated American Historical Association The American Legion The American National Theater and Academy The American Society of International Law American Symphony Orchestra League American War Mothers AMVETS (American Veterans) Army and Navy Union of the United States of America Aviation Hall of Fame Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America Blinded Veterans Association Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Board For Fundamental Education Boy Scouts of America Boys & Girls Clubs of America Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated Civil Air Patrol Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States of America Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 18611865 Disabled American Veterans Former Members of Congress The Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Future Farmers of America General Federation of Womens Clubs Girl Scouts of the United States of America Gold Star Wives of America Italian American War Veterans of the United States Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated Jewish War Veterans, U.S.A., National Memorial, Incorporated Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated Little League Baseball, Incorporated Marine Corps League The Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, Incorporated National Academy of Public Administration National Academy of Sciences National Conference of State Societies, Washington, District of Columbia National Conference on Citizenship National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements National Federation of Music Clubs National Fund for Medical Education National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum National Music Council National Safety Council National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution National Tropical Botanical Garden National Womans Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic The National Yoemen F Naval Sea Cadet Corps Navy Club of the United States of America Navy Wives Clubs of America Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America, Incorporated Paralyzed Veterans of America Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A. Reserve Officers Association of the United States Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 369th Veterans Association United Service Organizations, Incorporated United States Capitol Historical Society United States Submarine Veterans of World War II Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Veterans of World War I of the United States of America, Incorporated Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Womens Army Corps Veterans Association
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110101 - Definition
## Text
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110102 - Organization
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 110102(a)36:2701(a).Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98391, §§ 1(a), 15 (last sentence), 16, 98 Stat. 1358, 1361. 110102(b)36:2714 (last sentence).36:2715. In subsection (a), the words “a nonprofit corporation incorporated in New York” are substituted for “organized and incorporated as a nonprofit entity under the laws of the State of New York”, and the words “is a federally chartered corporation” are substituted for “is hereby recognized as such and is granted a Federal charter”, for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In subsection (b), the text of 36:2714 (last sentence) is omitted as included in 36:2715. The words “restrictions or” are omitted as unnecessary.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110103 - Purposes
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11010336:2703.Aug. 21, 1984, Pub. L. 98391, § 3, 98 Stat. 1358. Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110104 - Membership
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)
## Notes
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## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)
## Notes
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## Text
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1367.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110107 - Restrictions
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110108 - Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
## Text
(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.).
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110109 - Records and inspection
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)
## Notes
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## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110111 - Liability for acts of officers and agents
## Text
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)
## Notes
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## Text
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)
## Notes
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting RequirementsFor termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 10466, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 201 of House Document No. 1037.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110301 - Organization
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11030136:911.Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85903, §§ 1, 2, 4(a), 72 Stat. 1738, 1739. 36:912.36:914(a). This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:912 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110302 - Purposes
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11030236:913.Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85903, § 3, 72 Stat. 1738. Before clause (1), the word “purposes” is substituted for “principles and objects” for consistency in the revised title.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110303 - Governing body
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 110303(a)(1)36:916(c).Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85903, §§ 6, 7, 72 Stat. 1739. 110303(a)(2)36:916(a), (b). 110303(b)36:917. In subsection (a)(1), the word “funds” is substituted for “finances” for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (a)(2), the text of 36:916(a) and the word “Thereafter” are omitted as executed.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110304 - Powers
## Text
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; and
(6) sue and be sued.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.)
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Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11030436:914(b)(h).Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85903, §§ 4(b)(h), 15, 72 Stat. 1739, 1741. 36:925. In this section, the text of 36:925 is omitted as executed and obsolete. In clause (1), the word “alter” is omitted as included in “amend”. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States” and “said constitution and bylaws should likewise not be inconsistent with the laws of any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary. In clause (3), the words “make contracts” are substituted for “contract and be contracted with” for consistency in the revised title. Clause (4) is substituted for “to take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual, and to hold any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “to transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (5), the words “for the purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property” are substituted for “issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, or otherwise” for consistency in the revised title. The words “subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws” are omitted as unnecessary. In clause (6), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary.
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## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110306 - Principal office
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110307 - Records and inspection
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11030736:922.Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85903, § 12, 72 Stat. 1740. The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110308 - Service of process
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110309 - Liability for acts of officers and agents
## Text
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 11030936:920.Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85903, § 10, 72 Stat. 1740.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 110310 - Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1370.)
## Notes
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120101 - Organization
## Text
(a) Federal Charter.— Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for a veterans service organization under section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and that is organized under the laws of the State of New York, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Expiration of Charter.— If the corporation does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, the charter granted by subsection (a) shall expire.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2419.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
References in TextSection 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (a), is classified to section 501(c)(19) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120102 - Purposes
## Text
The purposes of the corporation are those provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and shall include the following:
(1) To organize as a veterans service organization in order to maintain a continuing interest in the welfare of veterans of the Korean War, and rehabilitation of the disabled veterans of the Korean War to include all that served during active hostilities and subsequently in defense of the Republic of Korea, and their families.
(2) 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 perpetuate and preserve the comradeship and friendships born on the field of battle and nurtured by the common experience of service to the United States during the time of war and peace.
(4) To honor the memory of the men and women who gave their lives so that the United States and the world might be free and live by the creation of living memorial, monuments, and other forms of additional educational, cultural, and recreational facilities.
(5) To preserve for the people of the United States and posterity of such people the great and basic truths and enduring principles upon which the United States was founded.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120103 - Membership
## Text
Eligibility for membership in the corporation, and the rights and privileges of members of the corporation, are as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120104 - Governing body
## Text
(a) Board of Directors.— The composition of the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, are as provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation.
(b) Officers.— The positions of officers of the corporation, and the election of the officers, are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120105 - Powers
## Text
The corporation has only those powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120106 - Restrictions
## Text
(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 of the corporation as such, may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) Loan.— The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee of the corporation.
(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.— The corporation may not claim congressional approval, or the authority of the United States, for any activity of the corporation.
(e) Corporate Status.— The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of New York.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2420.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120107 - Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter
## Text
If the corporation fails to maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the charter granted under this chapter shall terminate.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
## Notes
Editorial Notes
References in TextThe Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in text, is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120108 - Records and inspection
## Text
(a) Records.— The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of the members, board of directors, and committees of the corporation having any of the authority of the board of directors of the corporation; and
(3) at the principal office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of the members of the corporation entitled to vote on matters relating to the corporation.
(b) Inspection.— A member entitled to vote on any matter relating to the corporation, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120109 - Service of process
## Text
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.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120110 - Liability for acts of officers and agents
## Text
The corporation is liable for any act of any officer or agent of the corporation acting within the scope of the authority of the corporation.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120111 - Annual report
## Text
The corporation shall submit to Congress an annual report on the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101(b) of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 120112 - Definition
## Text
For purposes of this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(Added Pub. L. 110254, § 1(a)(2), June 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2421.)
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# 36 U.S.C. § 130101 - Organization
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1371.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13010136:78.June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 8647, §§ 1, 2, 4(1), 73 Stat. 76, 77. 36:78a.36:78c(1). This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:78a is omitted as executed and obsolete.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 130102 - Purposes
## Text
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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1371.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13010236:78b.June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 8647, § 3, 73 Stat. 77. In clause (5), the words “destroy, or impair” are substituted for “make for the destruction or impairment of” to eliminate unnecessary words.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 130103 - Membership
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1371.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 13010336:78d.June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 8647, § 5, 73 Stat. 78. In subsection (a)(1), the words “are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation” are substituted for “shall . . . be determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may provide” for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (a)(2)(A), the words “at any time” are added for clarity.
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# 36 U.S.C. § 130104 - Governing body
## Text
(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.
(Pub. L. 105225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1372.)
## Notes
Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 130104(a)36:78e.June 17, 1959, Pub. L. 8647, §§ 6, 7, 73 Stat. 78. 130104(b)36:78f. In subsection (a)(2), the words “several”, “always”, “thereof”, and “the hands of” are omitted as unnecessary. In subsection (a)(3), the words “State, territory, or possession of the United States” are substituted for “State or Territory” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.

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