[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 123, 111th Congress, 1st Session] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov] 123 STAT. 3001 Public Law 111-95 111th Congress An Act To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GRANT OF FEDERAL CHARTER TO MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. (a) Grant of Charter.--Part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 1403 the following new chapter: ``CHAPTER 1404--MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ``Sec. ``140401. Organization. ``140402. Purposes. ``140403. Membership. ``140404. Governing body. ``140405. Powers. ``140406. Restrictions. ``140407. Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter. ``140408. Records and inspection. ``140409. Service of process. ``140410. Liability for acts of officers and agents. ``140411. Annual report. ``140412. Definition. ``Sec. 140401. Organization ``(a) Federal Charter.--Military Officers Association of America (in this chapter, the `corporation'), a nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for a veterans service organization under section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a federally chartered corporation. ``(b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, the charter granted by subsection (a) shall expire. ``Sec. 140402. Purposes ``(a) General.--The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include-- ``(1) to inculcate and stimulate love of the United States and the flag; ``(2) to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the Constitution of the United States and the United States Government; [[Page 3002]] 123 STAT. 3002 ``(3) to advocate military forces adequate to the defense of the United States; ``(4) to foster the integrity and prestige of the Armed Forces; ``(5) to foster fraternal relations between all branches of the various Armed Forces from which members are drawn; ``(6) to further the education of children of members of the Armed Forces; ``(7) to aid members of the Armed Forces and their family members and survivors in every proper and legitimate manner; ``(8) to present and support legislative proposals that provide for the fair and equitable treatment of members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, military retirees, family members, survivors, and veterans; and ``(9) to encourage recruitment and appointment in the Armed Forces. ``Sec. 140403. Membership ``Eligibility for membership in the corporation, and the rights and privileges of members of the corporation, are as provided in the bylaws of the corporation. ``Sec. 140404. Governing body ``(a) Board of Directors.--The composition of the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation. ``(b) Officers.--The positions of officers of the corporation, and the election of the officers, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws. ``Sec. 140405. Powers ``The corporation has only those powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated. ``Sec. 140406. Restrictions ``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. ``(b) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member of the corporation during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee of the corporation or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. ``(c) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, employee, or member of the corporation. ``(d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.--The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities. ``(e) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. [[Page 3003]] 123 STAT. 3003 ``Sec. 140407. Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter ``If the corporation fails to maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the charter granted under this chapter shall terminate. ``Sec. 140408. Records and inspection ``(a) Records.--The corporation shall keep-- ``(1) correct and complete records of account; ``(2) minutes of the proceedings of the members, board of directors, and committees of the corporation having any of the authority of the board of directors of the corporation; and ``(3) at the principal office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of the members of the corporation entitled to vote on matters relating to the corporation. ``(b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote on any matter relating to the corporation, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose at any reasonable time. ``Sec. 140409. 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. ``Sec. 140410. Liability for acts of officers and agents ``The corporation is liable for any act of any officer or agent of the corporation acting within the scope of the authority of the corporation. ``Sec. 140411. Annual report ``The corporation shall submit to Congress an annual report on the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101(b) of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document. ``Sec. 140412. Definition ``In this chapter, the term `State' includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is amended [[Page 3004]] 123 STAT. 3004 by inserting after the item relating to chapter 1403 the following new item: ``1404. Military Officers Association of America...... 140401''. Approved November 6, 2009. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 832: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 155 (2009): Sept. 24, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 27, considered and passed House.