36 U.S.C. § 152903

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 152903 - Purposes

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

(1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;

(3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists;

(4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States;

(5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;

(6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;

(7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and

(8) to perform other charitable activities, including the national presidents' projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation.

36 U.S.C. § 152903

Pub. L. 105-225, 112 Stat. 1420; Pub. L. 105-354, §1(10), Nov. 3, 1998, 112 Stat. 3244.

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES PUB. L. 105-225
Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
152903	36:2903.	Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98-561, §3, 98 Stat. 2910.

Before clause (1), the words "objects" and "for which the corporation is organized" are omitted as unnecessary. Clauses (6)-(8) restate 36:2903(6) as 3 clauses for clarity.

PUB. L. 105-354This amends section 152903(8) of title 36 to correct an inconsistency in the revised title.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS1998-Par. (8). Pub. L. 105-354 substituted "corporation" for "Corporation".