36 USC 21706: Political activities
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36 USC 21706: Political activities Text contains those laws in effect on January 11, 2026
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSSubtitle II-Patriotic and National OrganizationsPart B-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 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
21706 36:46. Sept. 16, 1919, ch. 59, §6, 41 Stat. 285 .

The words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.