Part A—Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 —PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
Amendments
2004—
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Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act'.
"SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT.
"There is established a commission to be known as the 'Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission' (in this Act referred to as the 'Commission').
"SEC. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
"The Commission shall—
"(1) plan, develop, and carry out such activities as the Commission considers fitting and proper to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth;
"(2) provide advice and assistance to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies, as well as civic groups[,] to carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth;
"(3) develop activities that may be carried out by the Federal Government to determine whether the activities are fitting and proper to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
"(4) submit to the President and Congress reports pursuant to section 7.
"SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP.
"(a)
"(1) The Secretary of the Interior.
"(2) Four members appointed by the President after considering the recommendations of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Foundation.
"(3) Two Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
"(4) One Member of the House of Representatives appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.
"(5) Two Members of the Senate appointed by the majority leader of the Senate.
"(6) One Member of the Senate appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
"(b)
"(c)
"(d)
"(e)
"(1) not affect the powers of the Commission; and
"(2) be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
"(f)
"(g)
"(h)
"(i)
"SEC. 5. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION.
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(d)
"(e)
"SEC. 6. POWERS OF COMMISSION.
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(d)
"(e)
"(f)
"SEC. 7. REPORTS.
"(a)
"(b)
"(c)
"(1) a summary of the activities of the Commission;
"(2) a final accounting of funds received and expended by the Commission; and
"(3) the findings, conclusions, and final recommendations of the Commission.
"SEC. 8. TERMINATION.
"The Commission may terminate on such date as the Commission may determine after it submits its final report pursuant to section 7(c), but not later than May 30, 2011.
"SEC. 9. ANNUAL AUDIT.
"The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the Commission, shall make the results of any audit performed available to the public, and shall transmit such results to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
"SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON OBLIGATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
"No Federal funds may be obligated to carry out this Act."
225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemoration
"SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
"This title may be cited as the '225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemoration Act'.
"SEC. 202. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
"(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following:
"(1) The American Revolution, inspired by the spirit of liberty and independence among the inhabitants of the original 13 colonies of Great Britain, was an event of global significance having a profound and lasting effect upon American Government, laws, culture, society, and values.
"(2) The years 2000 through 2008 mark the 225th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
"(3) Every generation of American citizens should have an opportunity to understand and appreciate the continuing legacy of the American Revolution.
"(4) This 225th anniversary provides an opportunity to enhance public awareness and understanding of the impact of the American Revolution's legacy on the lives of citizens today.
"(5) Although the National Park Service administers battlefields, historical parks, historic sites, and programs that address elements of the story of the American Revolution, there is a need to establish partnerships that link sites and programs administered by the National Park Service with those of other Federal and non-Federal entities in order to place the story of the American Revolution in the broad context of its causes, consequences, and meanings.
"(6) The story and significance of the American Revolution can best engage the American people through a national program of the National Park Service that links historic structures and sites, routes, activities, community projects, exhibits, and multimedia materials, in a manner that is both unified and flexible.
"(b)
"(1) To recognize the enduring importance of the American Revolution in the lives of American citizens today.
"(2) To authorize the National Park Service to coordinate, connect, and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor, and interpret the history of the American Revolution, its significance, and its relevance to the shape and spirit of American Government and society.
"SEC. 203. 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION COMMEMORATION PROGRAM.
"(a)
"(1) produce and disseminate to appropriate persons educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information related to the 225th Anniversary and the American Revolution;
"(2) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under subsection (c);
"(3) assist in the protection of resources associated with the American Revolution;
"(4) enhance communications, connections, and collaboration among the National Park Service units and programs related to the Revolutionary War;
"(5) expand the research base for American Revolution interpretation and education; and
"(6) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the theme 'Lighting Freedom's Flame: American Revolution, 225th Anniversary' and issue regulations for its use.
"(b)
"(1) All units and programs of the National Park Service determined by the Secretary to pertain to the American Revolution.
"(2) Other governmental and nongovernmental sites, facilities, and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are documented to be directly related to the American Revolution.
"(3) Through the Secretary of State, the participation of the Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Canada.
"(c)
"(1) The heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, and private entities.
"(2) In cooperation with the Secretary of State, the Governments of the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Canada.
"(d)
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission
Brown v. Board of Education 50th Anniversary Commission
James Madison Commemoration Commission
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Proc. No. 8522. Armed Forces Day
Proc. No. 8522, May 14, 2010, 75 F.R. 28185, provided:
America's Armed Forces represent the very best of our national character. They have answered the call to defend our Nation, and their service and sacrifice humble us all. On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to these patriots who risk their lives, sometimes giving their last full measure of devotion, to preserve the vision of our forebears and the freedoms we enjoy.
Our service members carry on the proud traditions of duty and valor that have sustained us from our earliest days of independence. Today, we have the greatest military force in the history of the world because we have the finest personnel in the world. Wherever they are needed, from Iraq and Afghanistan to right here at home, they are serving and protecting our Nation.
We owe our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen more than our gratitude; we owe them our support. That is why my Administration is committed to ensuring they have the strategy, clear mission, and equipment they need to get the job done, and the resources they deserve when they come home. We are also increasing support for military spouses and families who must deal with the stress and separation of war.
Today, let us raise our flags high to honor the service members who keep us safe, as we reaffirm our commitment to fulfill our duty to them.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, continuing the precedent of my predecessors in office, do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day.
I direct the Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the Secretary of Homeland Security on behalf of the Coast Guard, to plan for appropriate observances each year, with the Secretary of Defense responsible for soliciting the participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens.
I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, to provide for the observance of Armed Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an appropriate manner designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces of the United States.
I also invite veterans, civic, and other organizations to join in the observance of Armed Forces Day each year.
Finally, I call upon all Americans to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day, and I urge citizens to learn more about military service by attending and participating in the local observances of the day. I also encourage Americans to volunteer at organizations that provide support to our troops.
Proclamation 8380 of May 14, 2009, is hereby superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
Barack Obama.
Prior similar proclamations were contained in the following:
Proc. No. 8380, May 14, 2009, 74 F.R. 23603, superseded by Proc. No. 8522, May 14, 2010, 75 F.R. 28185.
Proc. No. 7562, May 16, 2002, 67 F.R. 35707, superseded by Proc. No. 8380, May 14, 2009, 74 F.R. 23603.
Proc. No. 6693, May 21, 1994, 59 F.R. 26923, superseded by Proc. No. 7562, May 16, 2002, 67 F.R. 35707.
Proc. No. 5983, May 17, 1989, 54 F.R. 21593, superseded by Proc. No. 6693, May 21, 1994, 59 F.R. 26923.
Proc. No. 4934, Apr. 16, 1982, 47 F.R. 16767, superseded by Proc. No. 5983, May 17, 1989, 54 F.R. 21593.
Proc. No. 4571, May 15, 1978, 43 F.R. 21313, superseded by Proc. No. 4934, Apr. 16, 1982, 47 F.R. 16767.
Proc. No. 4492, Mar. 22, 1977, 42 F.R. 15889, superseded by Proc. No. 4571, May 15, 1978, 43 F.R. 21313.
Proc. No. 4357, Mar. 25, 1975, 40 F.R. 13293, superseded by Proc. No. 4492, Mar. 22, 1977, 42 F.R. 15889.
Proc. No. 4276, Mar. 21, 1974, 39 F.R. 10877, superseded by Proc. No. 4357, Mar. 25, 1975, 40 F.R. 13293.
Proc. No. 3655, May 7, 1965, 30 F.R. 6467, superseded by Proc. No. 4276, Mar. 21, 1974, 39 F.R. 10877.
Proc. No. 3399, Mar. 22, 1961, 26 F.R. 2501, superseded by Proc. No. 3655, May 7, 1965, 30 F.R. 6467.
Proc. No. 3172, Mar. 6, 1957, 22 F.R. 1427, superseded by Proc. No. 3399, Mar. 22, 1961, 26 F.R. 2501.
Proc. No. 8455. National Farm-City Week
Proc. No. 8455, Nov. 20, 2009, 74 F.R. 61261, provided:
Our Nation's farm and ranch families supply many of the basic necessities of our daily life. They manage a large portion of our country's fertile land base, and they are caretakers of our valuable natural resources and diverse ecosystems. Their connections with urban and suburban communities are critical to our economy and to the nourishment of our people. During National Farm-City Week, we express gratitude for the contributions of our Nation's farmers and ranchers, and we rededicate ourselves to providing all Americans with access to healthy food, and thus, a healthy future.
Pioneered by Native Americans, agriculture was our Nation's first industry. For agriculture to thrive in the 21st century, we must continue to cultivate the relationships between farmers and rural businesses and their partners and customers in cities and towns. American farmers and ranchers are proud to grow the food, feed, fuel, and fiber that enhance our national security and prosperity, and remain steadfast stewards of the land they love. We must ensure that farming is maintained as an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable way of life for future generations.
This Thanksgiving season, we celebrate farms of every size that produce fruits, vegetables, dairy, and livestock indispensable to the health of our families. We also recognize the vital ties between our urban and suburban communities and their local farmers through regional food systems, farmers markets, and community gardens. During National Farm-City Week, we celebrate the bounty of America, and we honor the commitment of those who grow, harvest, and deliver agricultural goods to feed our country and grow our economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week ending on Thanksgiving Day of each year as National Farm-City Week. I call on Americans as they gather with their families and friends to reflect on the accomplishments of all who dedicate their lives to promoting our Nation's agricultural abundance and environmental stewardship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
Barack Obama.
Executive Order No. 13072
Ex. Ord. No. 13072, Feb. 2, 1998, 63 F.R. 6041, provided for formation of the White House Millennium Council to lead the country in a celebration of the new millennium by initiating and recognizing national and local projects that contributed in educational, creative, and productive ways to America's commemoration of that historic time.
§101. American Heart Month
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating February as American Heart Month;
(2) inviting the chief executive officers of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to issue proclamations designating February as American Heart Month; and
(3) urging the people of the United States to recognize the nationwide problem of heart and blood vessel diseases and to support all essential programs required to solve the problem.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 36:169b. | Dec. 30, 1963, |
In clause (2), the words "chief executive officers" are substituted for "Governors", and the words "territories, and possessions" are substituted for "territories", for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
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§102. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 102(a) | 36:169k(a). | Oct. 23, 1992, |
| 102(b) | 36:169k(b)–(d). |
§103. Cancer Control Month
(a)
(1) to issue each year a proclamation designating April as Cancer Control Month; and
(2) to invite each year the chief executive officers of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to issue proclamations designating April as Cancer Control Month.
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | 36:150. | Mar. 28, 1938, ch. 56, |
In subsection (a)(2), the words "chief executive officers" are substituted for "Governors" for clarity and consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§104. Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 104(a) | 36:169i (1st sentence). | Aug. 27, 1986, |
| 104(b) | 36:169i (last sentence). |
In subsection (b), the words "associated with Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day" are omitted as unnecessary.
§105. Child Health Day
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health Day; and
(2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that will make the people of the United States aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 36:143. | May 18, 1928, ch. 643, |
§106. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 106(a) | 36:153 (1st par. 1st–13th words). | Feb. 29, 1952, ch. 49, §1, |
| 106(b) | 36:153 (1st par. 14th word–words before "and the President"). | |
| 106(c) | 36:153 (1st par. words after "of citizenship"). | |
| 106(d) | 36:153 (2d, last pars.). |
In subsection (d), the text of 36:153 (last par.) is omitted as obsolete.
Amendments
2004—
Subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b).
Subsec. (c).
Subsec. (d).
Educational and Training Materials for New Federal Employees Concerning the U.S. Constitution
"(a) The head of each Federal agency or department shall—
"(1) provide each new employee of the agency or department with educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution as part of the orientation materials provided to the new employee; and
"(2) provide educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or department on September 17 of each year.
"(b) Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.
"(c) [Amended
"(d) This section shall be without fiscal year limitation."
§107. Columbus Day
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the second Monday in October as Columbus Day;
(2) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Columbus Day; and
(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe Columbus Day, in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies that express the public sentiment befitting the anniversary of the discovery of America.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 107 | 36:146. | Apr. 30, 1934, ch. 184, |
In clause (1), the words "the 2d Monday in October" are substituted for "October 12" in the Act of April 30, 1934 (ch. 184,
§108. Constitution Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating September 17 through September 23 as Constitution Week; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Constitution Week, in schools, churches, and other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | 36:159. | Aug. 2, 1956, ch. 875, |
§109. Father's Day
(a)
(b)
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Father's Day;
(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies; and
(3) urging the people of the United States to offer public and private expressions of Father's Day to the abiding love and gratitude they have for their fathers.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 109(a) | 36:142a (1st sentence). | Apr. 24, 1972, |
| 109(b) | 36:142a (last sentence). |
In subsection (b)(1), the word "appropriate" is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(2), the words "State and local governments" are substituted for "the governments of the States and communities" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§110. Flag Day
(a)
(b)
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Flag Day; and
(2) urging the people of the United States to observe Flag Day as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 110(a) | 36:157 (words before 1st comma). | Aug. 3, 1949, ch. 385, |
| 110(b) | 36:157 (words after 1st comma). |
§111. Gold Star Mother's Day
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 111(a) | 36:148 (words before comma). | June 23, 1936, ch. 736, |
| 111(b) | 36:147. 36:148 (words after comma). |
In subsection (b), the text of 36:148 (words after comma) is omitted as unnecessary. The words "Gold Star Mother's Day" are substituted for "the last Sunday in September" in 36:147 for clarity. The word "American" is omitted as unnecessary.
§112. Honor America Days
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 112(a) | 36:157b (words before comma). | June 13, 1975, |
| 112(b) | 36:157b (words after comma). |
§113. Law Day, U.S.A.
(a)
(b)
(1) in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States and of their rededication to the ideals of equality and justice under law in their relations with each other and with other countries; and
(2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital to the democratic way of life.
(c)
(1) calling on all public officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Law Day, U.S.A.; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Law Day, U.S.A., with appropriate ceremonies and in other appropriate ways, through public entities and private organizations and in schools and other suitable places.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 113(a) | 36:164 (1st par. 1st sentence). | Apr. 7, 1961, |
| 113(b) | 36:164 (1st par. last sentence). | |
| 113(c) | 36:164 (last par.). |
In subsection (b)(1), the word "countries" is substituted for "nations" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (c)(2), the word "entities" is substituted for "bodies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the Code.
§114. Leif Erikson Day
The President may issue each year a proclamation designating October 9 as Leif Erikson Day.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | 36:169c. | Sept. 2, 1964, |
§115. Loyalty Day
(a)
(b)
(c)
(1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 115(a) | 36:162 (1st–13th words). | July 18, 1958, |
| 115(b) | 36:162 (14th word–semicolon). | |
| 115(c) | 36:162 (words after semicolon). |
§116. Memorial Day
(a)
(b)
(1) calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace;
(2) designating a period of time on Memorial Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a permanent peace;
(3) calling on the people of the United States to unite in prayer at that time; and
(4) calling on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period of prayer.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 116 | 36:169g. | May 11, 1950, ch. 182, |
In subsection (a), the designation is added, and the words "last Monday in May" are substituted for "May 30" in the Act of May 11, 1950 (ch. 182,
In subsection (b)(4), the word "media" is substituted for "newspapers, radio stations, and all other mediums of information" to eliminate unnecessary words.
National Moment of Remembrance
"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
"This Act may be cited as the 'National Moment of Remembrance Act'.
"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
"Congress finds that—
"(1) it is essential to remember and renew the legacy of Memorial Day, which was established in 1868 to pay tribute to individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States and their families;
"(2) greater strides must be made to demonstrate appreciation for those loyal people of the United States whose values, represented by their sacrifices, are critical to the future of the United States;
"(3) the Federal Government has a responsibility to raise awareness of and respect for the national heritage, and to encourage citizens to dedicate themselves to the values and principles for which those heroes of the United States died;
"(4) the relevance of Memorial Day must be made more apparent to present and future generations of people of the United States through local and national observances and ongoing activities;
"(5) in House Concurrent Resolution 302, agreed to May 25, 2000, Congress called on the people of the United States, in a symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Moment of Remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace;
"(6) in Presidential Proclamation No. 7315 of May 26, 2000 (65 Fed. Reg. 34907), the President proclaimed Memorial Day, May 29, 2000, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as the time to join in prayer and to observe the National Moment of Remembrance; and
"(7) a National Moment of Remembrance and other commemorative events are needed to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble event that that day is intended to be.
"SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
"In this Act:
"(1)
"(2)
"(3)
"(4)
"(5)
"SEC. 4. NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE.
"The minute beginning at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day each year is designated as the 'National Moment of Remembrance'.
"SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE.
"(a)
"(b)
"(1)
"(A) 4 members appointed by the President, including at least 1 representative of tribal governments.
"(B) The Secretary of Defense (or a designee).
"(C) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs (or a designee).
"(D) The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (or a designee).
"(E) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management (or a designee).
"(F) The Administrator of General Services (or a designee).
"(G) The Secretary of Transportation (or a designee).
"(H) The Secretary of Education (or a designee).
"(I) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee).
"(J) The Executive Director of the President's Commission on White House Fellows (or a designee).
"(K) The Secretary of the Army (or a designee).
"(L) The Secretary of the Navy (or a designee).
"(M) The Secretary of the Air Force (or a designee).
"(N) The Commandant of the Marine Corps (or a designee).
"(O) The Commandant of the Coast Guard (or a designee).
"(P) The Executive Director and White House Liaison (or a designee).
"(Q) The Chief of Staff of the Army.
"(R) The Chief of Naval Operations.
"(S) The Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
"(T) Any other member, the appointment of whom the Commission determines is necessary to carry out this Act.
"(2)
"(3)
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and
"(B) shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
"(d)
"(e)
"(f)
"(g)
"SEC. 6. DUTIES.
"(a)
"(1) encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity;
"(2) encourage national, State, local, and tribal participation by individuals and entities in commemoration of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance, including participation by—
"(A) national humanitarian and patriotic organizations;
"(B) elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions;
"(C) veterans' societies and civic, patriotic, educational, sporting, artistic, cultural, and historical organizations;
"(D) Federal departments and agencies; and
"(E) museums, including cultural and historical museums; and
"(3) provide national coordination for commemorations in the United States of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.
"(b)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A) recommendations regarding appropriate activities to commemorate Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance, including—
"(i) the production, publication, and distribution of books, pamphlets, films, and other educational materials;
"(ii) bibliographical and documentary projects and publications;
"(iii) conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars, and other similar programs;
"(iv) the development of exhibits for libraries, museums, and other appropriate institutions;
"(v) ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific events that relate to the history of wars of the United States; and
"(vi) competitions, commissions, and awards regarding historical, scholarly, artistic, literary, musical, and other works, programs, and projects related to commemoration of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance;
"(B) recommendations to appropriate agencies or advisory bodies regarding the issuance by the United States of commemorative coins, medals, and stamps relating to Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance;
"(C) recommendations for any legislation or administrative action that the Commission determines to be appropriate regarding the commemoration of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance;
"(D) an accounting of funds received and expended by the Commission in the fiscal year covered by the report, including a detailed description of the source and amount of any funds donated to the Commission in that fiscal year; and
"(E) a description of cooperative agreements and contracts entered into by the Commission.
"SEC. 7. POWERS.
"(a)
"(1)
"(2)
"(b)
"(1)
"(2)
"(c)
"(d)
"(e)
"(f)
"(1)
"(A) procure supplies, services, and property; and
"(B) enter into contracts, leases, and other legal agreements.
"(2)
"(A)
"(B)
"(3)
"(g)
"(1)
"(A) to be required to carry out the duties of the Commission; or
"(B) to be appropriate for use in connection with the commemoration of Memorial Day or the National Moment of Remembrance.
"(2)
"(A)
"(i) shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the name 'White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance' on any logo, emblem, seal, or descriptive or designating mark that the Commission lawfully adopts; and
"(ii) shall have the sole and exclusive right to allow or refuse the use by any other entity of the name 'White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance' on any logo, emblem, seal, or descriptive or designating mark.
"(B)
"(3)
"(4)
"SEC. 8. COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS.
"(a)
"(1)
"(2)
"(b)
"(c)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A)
"(B)
"(d)
"(1)
"(2)
"(A)
"(i)
"(ii)
"(B)
"(3)
"(e)
"(f)
"(1)
"(A) carrying out the duties of the Commission under this Act; and
"(B) contributing to public awareness of and interest in Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance.
"(2)
"(g)
"SEC. 9. REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE.
"(a)
"(b)
"(1)
"(A) the print, broadcast, or other media industry;
"(B) the national sports community;
"(C) the recreation industry;
"(D) the entertainment industry;
"(E) the retail industry;
"(F) the food industry;
"(G) the health care industry;
"(H) the transportation industry;
"(I) the education community;
"(J) national veterans organizations; and
"(K) families that have lost loved ones in combat.
"(2)
"(3)
"(4)
"(c)
"(d)
"(1) planning, organizing, and implementing an annual White House Conference on the National Moment of Remembrance and other similar events;
"(2) promoting the observance of Memorial Day and the National Moment of Remembrance through appropriate means, subject to any guidelines developed by the Commission;
"(3) establishing necessary incentives for Federal, State, and local governments and private sector entities to sponsor and participate in programs initiated by the Commission or the Alliance;
"(4) evaluating the effectiveness of efforts by the Commission and the Alliance in carrying out this Act; and
"(5) carrying out such other duties as are assigned by the Commission.
"(e)
"(1)
"(2)
"(f)
"SEC. 10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND WHITE HOUSE LIAISON.
"(a)
"(1)
"(2)
"(b)
"(1) serve as a liaison between the Commission and the President;
"(2) serve as chief of staff of the Commission; and
"(3) coordinate the efforts of the Commission and the President on all matters relating to this Act, including matters relating to the National Moment of Remembrance.
"(c)
"[SEC. 11. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–161, div. H, title I, §1502(e), Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2250 .]
"SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
"There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act, to remain available until expended—
"(1) $500,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
"(2) $250,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2009.
"SEC. 13. TERMINATION.
"The Commission shall terminate on the earlier of—
"(1) a date specified by the President that is at least 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 2000]; or
"(2) the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act."
[For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see
§117. Mother's Day
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 117(a) | 36:142 (words before comma). | May 8, 1914, Pub. R. 25, |
| 117(b) | 36:141. 36:142 (words after comma). |
In subsection (b), the text of 36:142 (words after comma) is omitted as unnecessary.
§118. National Aviation Day
The President may issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating August 19 as National Aviation Day;
(2) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on National Aviation Day; and
(3) inviting the people of the United States to observe National Aviation Day with appropriate exercises to further stimulate interest in aviation in the United States.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 118 | 36:151. | May 11, 1939, ch. 123, |
§119. National Day of Prayer
The President shall issue each year a proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as a National Day of Prayer on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 119 | 36:169h. | Apr. 17, 1952, ch. 216, |
§120. National Defense Transportation Day
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the third Friday in May as National Defense Transportation Day; and
(2) urging the people of the United States, including labor, management, users, and investors, in all communities served by the various forms of transportation to observe National Defense Transportation Day by appropriate ceremonies that will give complete recognition to the importance to each community and its people of the transportation system of the United States and the maintenance of the facilities of the system in the most modern state of adequacy to serve the needs of the United States in times of peace and in national defense.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 36:160. | May 16, 1957, |
In clause (2), the words "any of", "by land, by sea, and by air", and "and every" are omitted as unnecessary.
§121. National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(a)
(b)
(c)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 121(a) | 36:155 (1st par. 1st sentence). | Aug. 11, 1945, ch. 363, |
| 121(b) | 36:155 (1st par. last sentence). 36:155 (last par. words after 1st comma). |
|
| 121(c) | 36:155 (last par. words before 1st comma). |
In subsection (b), the words "of States" and "of cities" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "governmental entities" are substituted for "instrumentalities of government" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "as well as leaders of industry, educational and religious groups, labor, veterans, women, farm, scientific and professional, and all other" are omitted as unnecessary.
§122. National Flag Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the week in which June 14 falls as National Flag Week; and
(2) calling on citizens to display the flag of the United States during National Flag Week.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | 36:157a. | June 9, 1966, |
§123. National Forest Products Week
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 123(a) | 36:163 (words before comma). | Sept. 13, 1960, |
| 123(b) | 36:163 (words after comma). |
Proc. No. 8442. National Forest Products Week
Proc. No. 8442, Oct. 23, 2009, 74 F.R. 55437, provided:
America's forests have helped spur the growth and development that has been indispensable to our Nation's success. They have provided timber and water, as well as habitat for wildlife and opportunities for recreational activities. As a repository for renewable natural resources, forests have supplied the raw materials that have sustained us throughout our history. During National Forest Products Week, we recognize the value of our woodlands and commit ourselves to good stewardship and conservation practices that help us to responsibly manage our Nation's forests.
As a renewable and recyclable resource, wood is one of our Nation's most environmentally friendly building materials. Wood fiber is used throughout our daily lives, from the paper we write on to the offices where we work. We value the beauty of wood in our furniture, in our homes, and in artwork that surrounds us. Today, modern technology and stewardship practices by Federal, State, tribal, and private landowners have improved the way we manage our natural resources so that forests can meet the needs of current and future generations.
Forests are one of the foundations on which our Nation was formed; they are the backbone of our environment. This week, we recognize the value of forest products and the importance of their sustainable use to our lives.
To recognize the importance of products from our forests, the Congress, by
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as National Forest Products Week. I call on all Americans to celebrate the varied uses and products of our forested lands, as well as the people who carry on the tradition of careful stewardship of these precious natural resources for generations to come.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
Barack Obama.
§124. National Freedom Day
The President may issue each year a proclamation designating February 1 as National Freedom Day to commemorate the signing by Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, of the joint resolution adopted by the Senate and the House of Representatives that proposed the 13th amendment to the Constitution.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | 36:156. | June 30, 1948, ch. 755, |
§125. National Grandparents Day
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the first Sunday in September after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe National Grandparents Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | 36:142b. | Sept. 6, 1979, |
§126. National Hispanic Heritage Month
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | 36:169f. | Sept. 17, 1968, |
§127. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
(a)
(b)
(1) the people of the United States to observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government, and interested organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at halfstaff on July 27 of each year until 2003 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service in Korea.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 127(a) | 36:169m (words before "and the President"). | July 27, 1995, |
| 127(b) | 36:169m (words after "Armistice Day' "). |
In subsection (b)(2), the words "departments, agencies, and instrumentalities" are substituted for "departments and agencies of the United States" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§128. National Maritime Day
(a)
(b)
(1) the people of the United States to observe National Maritime Day by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and
(2) United States Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on National Maritime Day.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 128(a) | 36:145 (words before comma). | May 20, 1933, ch. 36, |
| 128(b) | 36:145 (words after comma). |
§129. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
(a)
(b)
(1) the people of the United States to observe National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government, and interested organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United States at halfstaff each December 7 in honor of the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 129(a) | 36:169l (words before "and the President"). | Aug. 23, 1994, |
| 129(b) | 36:169l (words after "Remembrance Day' "). |
In subsection (b)(2), the words "departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States Government" are substituted for "Federal agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§130. National Poison Prevention Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week to aid in encouraging the people of the United States to learn of the dangers of accidental poisoning and to take preventive measures that are warranted by the seriousness of the danger.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | 36:165. | Sept. 26, 1961, |
Proc. No. 8484. National Poison Prevention Week
Proc. No. 8484, Mar. 15, 2010, 75 F.R. 13215, provided:
Since 1962, during National Poison Prevention Week we alert American families about the dangers of accidental poisonings and provide information on safety measures that can prevent senseless injuries and deaths. With nearly two million poison exposures reported each year, we must take every precaution to guard against these preventable tragedies.
Sadly, more than half of all reported poisonings involve children under the age of six, and the vast majority take place in the home. Parents should keep household chemicals and medicines in child-proof containers, beyond the reach of their children. Thanks to safety regulations and awareness campaigns like National Poison Prevention Week, childhood death rates from unintentional poisonings have fallen considerably. However, adult death rates have steadily risen in recent years.
We must each remember to read labels thoroughly before taking medications, to keep medicines in their original packaging, and to dispose of them properly. Consulting a physician before combining prescription drugs or using them with alcohol also reduces our risks.
In the event of an accidental poisoning, crucial information and immediate action can save lives. Individuals can call the toll-free national poison control hotline at 1–800–222–1222 to be connected to one of dozens of local poison control centers, which are open 24 hours every day. These centers provide emergency assistance, offer guidance on poison prevention, and answer questions concerning potential exposure.
To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take appropriate preventive measures, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended (
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the third week of March of each year as National Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week by taking actions to protect their families from hazardous household materials and from the misuse of prescription medications.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
Barack Obama.
§131. National Safe Boating Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation designating the 7-day period ending on the last Friday before Memorial Day as National Safe Boating Week.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | 36:161. | June 4, 1958, |
§132. National School Lunch Week
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 132(a) | 36:168 (words before comma). | Oct. 9, 1962, |
| 132(b) | 36:168 (words after comma). |
§133. National Transportation Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the week that includes the third Friday of May as National Transportation Week; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe National Transportation Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities as a tribute to the men and women who, night and day, move goods and individuals throughout the United States.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | 36:166. | May 14, 1962, |
§134. Pan American Aviation Day
The President may issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating December 17 as Pan American Aviation Day; and
(2) calling on all officials of the United States Government, the chief executive offices of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States, and all citizens to participate in the observance of Pan American Aviation Day to further, and stimulate interest in, aviation in the American countries as an important stimulus to the further development of more rapid communications and a cultural development between the countries of the Western Hemisphere.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | 36:151a. | Oct. 10, 1940, ch. 840, |
In clause (2), the words "chief executive officers of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States" are substituted for "Governors of the fifty States, our possessions", and the word "countries" is substituted for "nations", for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§135. Parents' Day
(a)
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 135(a) | 36:142c. | Oct. 14, 1994, |
| 135(b) | 36:142c–1. |
In subsection (b), the word "entities" is substituted for "bodies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§136. Peace Officers Memorial Day
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty;
(2) directing United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on all Government buildings on Peace Officers Memorial Day, as provided by
(3) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | 36:167(1), (2), (4) (related to Peace Officers Memorial Day). | Oct. 1, 1962, |
In clause (2), the reference to
§137. Police Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the week in which May 15 occurs as Police Week in recognition of the service given by men and women who stand guard to protect the people of the United States through law enforcement; and
(2) inviting State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including the display of the flag at halfstaff.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | 36:167(3), (4) (related to Police Week). | Oct. 1, 1962, |
In clause (1), the words "night and day" and "in our midst" are omitted as unnecessary.
§138. Save Your Vision Week
The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision Week;
(2) inviting the governors and mayors of State and local governments to issue proclamations designating the first week in March as Save Your Vision Week;
(3) inviting the communications media, health care professions, and other agencies and individuals concerned with programs for the improvement of vision to unite during Save Your Vision Week in public activities to convince the people of the United States of the importance of vision to their welfare and the welfare of the United States; and
(4) urging the media, health care professions, and other agencies and individuals to support programs to improve and protect the vision of the people of the United States.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 138 | 36:169a. | Dec. 30, 1963, |
In clause (3), the words "consider including in such proclamation" and "press, radio, television, and other" are omitted as unnecessary.
§139. Steelmark Month
(a)
(b)
(c)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 139(a) | 36:169e (1st sentence 1st–13th words). | Nov. 2, 1966, |
| 139(b) | 36:169e (1st sentence 14th–last words). | |
| 139(c) | 36:169e (last sentence). |
In subsection (c), the word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in this chapter.
§140. Stephen Foster Memorial Day
The President may issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe Stephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, pilgrimages to his shrines, and musical programs featuring his compositions.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | 36:158. | Oct. 27, 1951, ch. 593, |
§141. Thomas Jefferson's birthday
The President shall issue each year a proclamation—
(1) calling on officials of the United States Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on April 13; and
(2) inviting the people of the United States to observe April 13 in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | 36:149. | Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 666, |
§142. White Cane Safety Day
The President may issue each year a proclamation—
(1) designating October 15 as White Cane Safety Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to observe White Cane Safety Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 142 | 36:169d. | Oct. 6, 1964, |
§143. Wright Brothers Day
(a)
(b)
(c)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 143(a) | 36:169 (1st sentence words before 1st comma). | Dec. 17, 1963, |
| 143(b) | 36:169 (1st sentence words after 1st comma). | |
| 143(c) | 36:169 (last sentence). |
Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act
§144. Patriot Day
(a)
(b)
(1) State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities;
(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and interested organizations and individuals to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and
(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.
(Added
CHAPTER 3 —NATIONAL ANTHEM, MOTTO, FLORAL EMBLEM 1 MARCH, AND TREE
Amendments
2004—
1 So in original. A comma probably should follow "EMBLEM".
§301. National anthem
(a)
(b)
(1) when the flag is displayed—
(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 301(a) | 36:170. | Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 436, |
| 301(b) | 36:171. | June 22, 1942, ch. 435, §6, |
Amendments
2008—Subsec. (b)(1)(A) to (C).
"(A) all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart;
"(B) men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold the headdress at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
"(C) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note; and".
§302. National motto
"In God we trust" is the national motto.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 302 | 36:186. | July 30, 1956, ch. 795, |
Amendments
2002—
Reaffirmation of Language
§303. National floral emblem
The flower commonly known as the rose is the national floral emblem.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 303 | 36:187. | Oct. 7, 1986, |
The text of 36:187 (words after comma) is omitted as executed because the proclamation was made on November 20, 1986. See Proclamation No. 5574, 51 Fed. Reg. 42197.
Proc. No. 5574. The Rose Proclaimed the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America
Proc. No. 5574, Nov. 20, 1986, 51 F.R. 42197, provided:
Americans have always loved the flowers with which God decorates our land. More often than any other flower, we hold the rose dear as the symbol of life and love and devotion, of beauty and eternity. For the love of man and woman, for the love of mankind and God, for the love of country, Americans who would speak the language of the heart do so with a rose.
We see proofs of this everywhere. The study of fossils reveals that the rose has existed in America for age upon age. We have always cultivated roses in our gardens. Our first President, George Washington, bred roses, and a variety he named after his mother is still grown today. The White House itself boasts a beautiful Rose Garden. We grow roses in all our fifty States. We find roses throughout our art, music, and literature. We decorate our celebrations and parades with roses. Most of all, we present roses to those we love, and we lavish them on our altars, our civil shrines, and the final resting places of our honored dead.
The American people have long held a special place in their hearts for roses. Let us continue to cherish them, to honor the love and devotion they represent, and to bestow them on all we love just as God has bestowed them on us.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 159 [
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the rose as the National Floral Emblem of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh.
Ronald Reagan.
§304. National march
The composition by John Philip Sousa entitled "The Stars and Stripes Forever" is the national march.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 304 | 36:188. | Dec. 11, 1987, |
§305. National tree
The tree genus Quercus, commonly known as the oak tree, is the national tree.
(Added
CHAPTER 5 —PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
Amendments
2006—
§501. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) "Inaugural Committee" means the committee appointed by the President-elect to be in charge of the Presidential inaugural ceremony and functions and activities connected with the ceremony; and
(2) "inaugural period" means the period that includes the day on which the Presidential inaugural ceremony is held, the 5 calendar days immediately preceding that day, and the 4 calendar days immediately following that day.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 36:721(b). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §1(b), |
| 36:730. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
In this chapter, the word "Mayor" is substituted for "Commissioners" in the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies Act (ch. 974,
In this section, the text of 36:721(b)(3)–(5) is omitted because the complete names of the Mayor of the District of Columbia and the Secretaries of Defense and of the Interior are used the first time the terms appear in a section.
§502. Regulations, licenses, and registration tags
(a)
(1) prescribe reasonable regulations necessary to preserve public order and protect life, health, and property;
(2) prescribe special regulations related to the standing, movement, and operation of vehicles; and
(3) grant special licenses to peddlers and vendors to sell merchandise in places the Council considers proper, subject to conditions and fees for the licenses the Council considers proper.
(b)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 502(a) | 36:722(a). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §2, |
| 502(b) | 36:722(b). 36:730. |
Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
In this chapter, the words "Council of the District of Columbia" are substituted for "District of Columbia Council" because of sections 401 and 711 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act (
In subsection (a)(2), the words "of whatever character or kind during such period" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(3), the words "the privilege of", "goods, wares, and", and "in the District of Columbia" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "both duly registered . . . and unregistered", "a period", and "the occasion of" are omitted as unnecessary.
§503. Use of reservations, grounds, and public spaces
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 503(a) | 36:724 (1st, 2d sentences). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §4, |
| 36:730. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
|
| 503(b) | 36:724 (3d sentence). 36:730. |
|
| 503(c) | 36:724 (4th sentence). | |
| 503(d) | 36:724 (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), the words "restrictions, terms, and" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "prescribes" is substituted for "imposed" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (b), the words "With respect to public space", "goods, wares", "sidewalk, street, park, reservation, or other", and "depending on the location of such stand or structure" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words "department, agency, or instrumentality" are substituted for "agency" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "or agencies" are omitted because of 1:1.
§504. Installation and removal of electrical facilities
(a)
(b)
(c)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 504(a) | 36:725 (1st, 2d sentences). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §5 (1st–3d, last sentences), |
| 36:730. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
|
| 504(b) | 36:725 (3d sentence). | |
| 504(c) | 36:725 (last sentence). |
In subsection (a), the words "lighting or other" and "for illumination or other purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words "illumination or other" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "department, agency, or instrumentality" are substituted for "agency" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "or agencies" are omitted because of 1:1. The words "in connection with the installation, operation, or removal of a temporary overhead conductor or electrical facility" are added for clarity.
§505. Extension of wires along parade routes
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Inaugural Committee may allow communications companies to extend overhead wires to places along a parade route that are considered convenient for use in connection with the parade and other inaugural purposes. The wires shall be removed not later than 10 days after the inaugural period ends.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 505 | 36:727. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §7, |
| 36:730. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
The words "communications companies" are substituted for "telegraph, telephone, radio-broadcasting, and television companies" to eliminate unnecessary words.
§506. Duration of regulations and licenses and publication of regulations
Regulations prescribed and licenses authorized under this chapter are effective only during the inaugural period. The regulations shall be published in at least one daily newspaper published in the District of Columbia. A penalty prescribed for violating such a regulation may not be enforced until 5 days after publication.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 506 | 36:728 (1st, 2d sentences). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §8 (1st, 2d sentences), |
The words "full force and" are omitted as unnecessary.
§507. Application to other property
This chapter does not apply to the United States Capitol Buildings or Grounds or other property under the jurisdiction of Congress or a committee, commission, or officer of Congress. A service or facility authorized by or under this chapter is available for the property on request or approval of the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 507 | 36:729. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §9, |
§508. Enforcement
The Mayor of the District of Columbia, or other official having jurisdiction in the premises, shall enforce this chapter, take necessary precautions to protect the public, and ensure that the pavement of any street, sidewalk, avenue, or alley disturbed or damaged is restored to its prior condition.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 508 | 36:725 (4th sentence). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §5 (4th sentence), |
| 36:730. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
§509. Penalty
A person violating a regulation prescribed under this chapter shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days. A separate violation occurs under this section for each day the violation continues.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 509 | 36:728 (3d, last sentences). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §8 (3d, last sentences), |
The words "by the Council of the District of Columbia" and "the authority of" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "under title 18" are substituted for "not more than $100" for consistency with title 18. The words "A separate violation occurs under this section for each day the violation continues" are substituted for 36:728 (last sentence) for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code and to eliminate unnecessary words.
§510. Disclosure of and prohibition on certain donations
(a)
(b)
(1)
(2)
(A) the amount of the donation;
(B) the date the donation is received; and
(C) the name and address of the person making the donation.
(c)
(Added
Prior Provisions
A prior section 510 was renumbered
Effective Date
Section effective Nov. 6, 2002, see section 402 of
§511. Authorization of appropriations
(a)
(1) to enable the Mayor of the District of Columbia to provide additional municipal services in the District of Columbia during the inaugural period, including—
(A) employment of personal services without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of
(B) travel expenses of enforcement personnel, including sanitarians, from other jurisdictions;
(C) the hiring of the means of transportation;
(D) meals for policemen, firemen, and other municipal employees;
(E) the cost of removing and relocating streetcar loading platforms, construction, rent, maintenance, and expenses incident to the operation of temporary public comfort stations, first-aid stations, and information booths; and
(F) other incidental expenses in the discretion of the Mayor; and
(2) to enable the Secretary of the Interior to provide meals for the members of the United States Park Police during the inaugural period.
(b)
(1) subsection (a)(1) of this section are payable in the same way as other appropriations for the expenses of the District of Columbia; and
(2) subsection (a)(2) of this section are payable in the same way as other appropriations for the expenses of the Department of the Interior.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 510(a) | 36:723 (less words between 1st and 2d commas and between next-to-last and last commas). | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §3, |
| 36:730. | Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 974, §10, as added Jan. 30, 1968, |
|
| 510(b) | 36:723 (words between 1st and 2d commas and between next-to-last and last commas). |
In subsection (a)(1)(A), the words "chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of
Amendments
2002—
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by
CHAPTER 7 —FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CARL GARNER FEDERAL LANDS CLEANUP DAY
§701. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) Federal lands, parks, recreation areas, and waterways provide recreational opportunities for millions of Americans each year;
(2) Federal lands administered by Federal land management agencies contain valuable wildlife, scenery, natural and historic features, and other resources which may be damaged by litter and misuse;
(3) it is in the best interest of the United States and its citizens to maintain and preserve the beauty, safety, and availability of these Federal lands;
(4) these Federal land management agencies have been designated as the caretakers of these Federal lands and are responsible for maintaining and preserving those areas and facilities;
(5) there is great value in volunteer involvement in maintaining and preserving Federal lands for recreational use;
(6) the Federal land management agencies should be concerned with promoting a sense of pride and ownership among citizens toward these lands;
(7) the use of citizen volunteers in a national cleanup effort promotes these goals and encourages the thoughtful use of these Federal lands and facilities;
(8) the positive impact of annual cleanup events held at various recreation sites has already been proven by steadily declining levels of litter at these sites; and
(9) a national program for cleaning and maintaining Federal lands using volunteers will save millions of tax dollars.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | 36:169i note. | Aug. 27, 1986, |
In clause (2), the words "the several" are omitted as unnecessary.
§702. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, "Federal land management agency" includes—
(1) the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture;
(2) the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior;
(3) the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior;
(4) the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior;
(5) the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior; and
(6) the Army Corps of Engineers.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 702 | 36:169i–1(a)(2). | Aug. 27, 1986, |
§703. Duties of Federal land management agency
To observe Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day at the Federal level, each Federal land management agency shall organize, coordinate, and participate with citizen volunteers and State and local authorities in cleaning and providing for the maintenance of Federal public land, recreation areas, and waterways within the jurisdiction of the agency.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 703 | 36:169i–1(a)(1). | Aug. 27, 1986, |
The word "authorities" is substituted for "agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§704. Activities
In cooperation with appropriate State and local government authorities, each Federal land management agency shall plan for and carry out activities on Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day that—
(1) encourage continuing public and private sector cooperation in preserving the beauty and safety of areas within the jurisdiction of the agency;
(2) increase citizens' sense of ownership and community pride in those areas;
(3) reduce litter on Federal lands, along trails and waterways, and within those areas; and
(4) maintain and improve trails, recreation areas, waterways, and facilities.
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 704 | 36:169i–1(b). | Aug. 27, 1986, |
In this section, before clause (1), the word "county" is omitted as unnecessary. The word "authorities" is substituted for "agencies" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
CHAPTER 9 —MISCELLANEOUS
Amendments
2002—
§901. Service flag and service lapel button
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 901(a) | 36:179. | Oct. 17, 1942, ch. 615, |
| 901(b) | 36:180. | |
| 901(c) | 36:181. | |
| 901(d) | 36:182. |
In subsection (c), the text of 36:181 (1st sentence) is omitted as executed. The word "Thereafter" is omitted as obsolete. The words "is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of" are substituted for "shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§902. National League of Families POW/MIA flag
(a)
(b)
(1) as the symbol of the Nation's concern and commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting of Americans who, having been prisoners of war or missing in action, still remain unaccounted for; and
(2) as the symbol of the Nation's commitment to achieving the fullest possible accounting for Americans who in the future may become prisoners of war, missing in action, or otherwise unaccounted for as a result of hostile action.
(c)
(A) Armed Forces Day, the third Saturday in May.
(B) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
(C) Flag Day, June 14.
(D) Independence Day, July 4.
(E) National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
(F) Veterans Day, November 11.
(2) In addition to the days specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, POW/MIA flag display days include—
(A) in the case of display at the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (required by subsection (d)(3) of this section), any day on which the United States flag is displayed;
(B) in the case of display at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (required by subsection (d)(7) of this section), any day on which the flag of the United States is displayed; and
(C) in the case of display at United States Postal Service post offices (required by subsection (d)(8) of this section), the last business day before a day specified in paragraph (1) that in any year is not itself a business day.
(d)
(1) The Capitol.
(2) The White House.
(3) The World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(4) Each national cemetery.
(5) The buildings containing the official office of—
(A) the Secretary of State;
(B) the Secretary of Defense;
(C) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and
(D) the Director of the Selective Service System.
(6) Each major military installation, as designated by the Secretary of Defense.
(7) Each medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(8) Each United States Postal Service post office.
(e)
(f)
(g)
(
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 902(a) | 36:189. | Aug. 10, 1990, |
| 902(b) | 36:189 note. | Dec. 5, 1991, |
| 902(c) | 36:189 note. | Dec. 5, 1991, |
In subsection (b), the text of section 1084(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (
Pub. L. 105–354
This amends
Section 1082(g) of that Act, which defined "POW/MIA flag" as used in section 1082 by reference to section 2 of
Section 1082(h), which required that regulations be prescribed no later than 180 days after enactment of
Section 1082(i), which required that the Administrator of GSA procure and distribute POW/MIA flags no later than 30 days after enactment of
Section 1082(j), which repealed section 1084 of
Amendments
2002—Subsec. (c)(2).
Subsec. (d)(3).
1998—Subsecs. (b) to (g).
"(b)
"(1) at each national cemetery and at the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial each year on Memorial Day and Veterans Day and on any day designated by law as National POW/MIA Recognition Day; and
"(2) on, or on the grounds of, the buildings containing the primary offices of the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, and the Director of the Selective Service System on any day designated by law as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
"(c)
Display on Existing Flagpole
§903. Designation of Medal of Honor Flag
(a)
(b)
(Added
Findings
"(1) the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States;
"(2) the Medal of Honor was established by Congress during the Civil War to recognize soldiers who had distinguished themselves by gallantry in action;
"(3) the Medal of Honor was conceived by Senator James Grimes of the State of Iowa in 1861; and
"(4) the Medal of Honor is the Nation's highest military honor, awarded for acts of personal bravery or self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty."