§ 100102. Organization

(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.-Italian American War Veterans of the United States (in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.-If the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1364.)

In subsection (a), the words "organized and" and "the Nonprofit Corporation Acts of the States of" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "is a federally chartered corporation" are substituted for "is hereby recognized as such and is granted a charter" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the text of 36:1714 (last sentence) is omitted as included in 36:1715. The words "restrictions or" are omitted as unnecessary.

§100103. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include_

(1) giving patriotic allegiance to the United States, fidelity to the Constitution and laws of the United States, and support to the security of civil liberty and permanence of free institutions;

(2) stimulating patriotism in the minds of Americans by encouraging the study of the history of the United States;

(3) ensuring the preservation and defense of the United States from all enemies without reservation;

(4) preserving the memories and records of patriotic service performed by men and women who served in the Armed Forces, by gathering, collating, editing, publishing, and exhibiting the memorabilia, information, records, military awards, decorations, and citations of those who served in the Armed Forces;

(5) promoting peace, prosperity, and good will between the peoples of the United States and Italy; and

(6) functioning as a veterans' and patriotic organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

§ 100105. Governing body

(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.-The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) OFFICERS.-The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1365.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

(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

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.

§ 100108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.

§ 100111. Liability for acts of officers and agents The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

(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. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1366.)

110104.

Membership.

110105.

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

110110.

110111.

110112.

Restrictions.

Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt

Records and inspection.

Service of process.

Liability for acts of officers and agents. Annual report.

§ 110101. Definition

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

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.

§110103. Purposes

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

(1) maintain true allegiance to the United States;

(2) foster and perpetuate true Americanism; (3) combat whatever tends to impair the efficiency and permanency of our free institutions;

(4) uphold the fair name of Jews and fight their battles wherever unjustly assailed;

(5) encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, and full justice to all men; (6) combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originating and whatever the target;

(7) preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to comrades and their families;

(8) cooperate with and support existing educational institutions and establish educational institutions;

(9) foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen and members of the corpora

§110107. Restrictions

(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.-The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.

(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.-The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.

(c) LOANS.-The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.

(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

§ 110110. Service of process

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

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title. The words "This subsection does not prevent" are substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

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

(a) CORPORATE STATUS.-The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of New York.

(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.-The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1368.)

In subsection (a), the words "retain and” and “organized and" are omitted as unnecessary.

§ 110109. Records and inspection

(a) RECORDS.-The corporation shall keep

(1) correct and complete records of account; (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and

(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

110110

(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. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

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. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

Revised Section

110303(a)(2) 110303(b)

36:916(a), (b). 36:917.

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. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1369.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES

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.

$110304. Powers

The corporation may

(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;

(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3) make contracts;

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,