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36 U.S.C. 21706: Political activitiesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 217-THE AMERICAN LEGION
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§21706. Political activities

The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1298 .)

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21706

36:46.

Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, § 6, 41 Stat. 285.

The words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.