CHAPTER 703 —FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
§70301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70301 | 36:2213. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
§70302. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70302(a) | 36:2201. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
| 70302(b) | 36:2214 (last sentence). 36:2215. |
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words "restrictions or" are omitted as unnecessary.
§70303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include the promotion of the cause of good government at the national level by improving the public understanding of Congress as an institution and strengthening its support by the public. The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70303 | 36:2203. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
§70304. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70304 | 36:2205. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
§70305. Governing body
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70305(a) | 36:2206. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
| 70305(b) | 36:2207. |
The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:2206 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:2207 are omitted as unnecessary.
§70306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70306 | 36:2202. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
The words "and subject to the laws of such State of States" are omitted as unnecessary.
§70307. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70307(a) | 36:2208(d). | Jan. 8, 1983, |
| 70307(b) | 36:2208(c). | |
| 70307(c) | 36:2208(a). | |
| 70307(d) | 36:2208(b). | |
| 70307(e) | 36:2208(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. The word "otherwise" is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.
§70308. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70308 | 36:2214 (1st sentence). | Jan. 8, 1983, |
§70309. Records and inspection
(a)
(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)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70309 | 36:2210. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
In this section, the word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "having authority under the board of directors" are omitted as unnecessary.
§70310. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70310 | 36:2204. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
§70311. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70311 | 36:2209. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
§70312. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 70312 | 36:2211. | Jan. 8, 1983, |
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of