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36 U.S.C. 40503: MembershipText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 405-CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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§40503. Membership

(a)  Eligibility.⁠—An individual who has been awarded the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress is eligible for membership in the corporation. An honorary membership may not be granted.

(b)  Voting.⁠—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may be cast in person or by proxy.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1333 .)

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Section

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Source (Statutes at Large)

40503(a)

36:796(a), (b).

Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, § 6, 72 Stat. 599.

40503(b)

36:796(c).