[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1615 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1615
To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to
the Ukrainian American Veterans, Incorporated.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 3, 2003
Mr. Levin (for himself, Mr. Towns, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Delahunt, Ms.
Corrine Brown of Florida, Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania, Mr. Frost, Mr.
McNulty, Ms. Kaptur, Ms. Norton, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Dingell,
and Mr. Filner) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
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A BILL
To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to
the Ukrainian American Veterans, Incorporated.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Ukrainian American Veterans Charter
Act''.
SEC. 2. CHARTER FOR UKRAINIAN AMERICAN VETERANS, INCORPORATED.
(a) In General.--Title 36, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after chapter 2103 the following new chapter:
``CHAPTER 2200--UKRAINIAN AMERICAN VETERANS, INCORPORATED
``Sec.
``220001. Definition.
``220002. Organization.
``220003. Purposes.
``220004. Powers.
``220005. Restrictions.
``220006. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
``220007. Records and inspection.
``220008. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
``220009. Annual report.
``Sec. 220001. Definition
``For purposes of this chapter, `State' includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
``Sec. 220002. Organization
``(a) Federal Charter.--The Ukrainian American Veterans,
Incorporated (in this chapter, the `corporation'), incorporated in New
York, is a federally chartered corporation.
``(b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter
expires.
``Sec. 220003. Purposes
``(a) General.--The purposes of the corporation are as provided in
its articles of incorporation and include a commitment, on a national
basis, to--
``(1) preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the
United States;
``(2) commemorate the wars, campaigns, and military actions
of the United States in respect, honor, and tribute of the
veterans of the Armed Forces;
``(3) promote a greater understanding of, and appreciation
for, the sacrifices made by the veterans of the Armed Forces;
``(4) stimulate, to the highest degree possible, the
interest of the people of the United States in the problems
faced by the veterans of the Armed Forces, their widows, and
orphans;
``(5) collect, edit, publish, and preserve records and
artifacts of the patriotic service of veterans of the Armed
Forces; and
``(6) foster the association of individuals of Ukrainian
descent who have served in the Armed Forces.
``(b) Corporate Function.--The corporation shall function as an
educational, patriotic, civic, and historical organization under the
laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
``Sec. 220004. Powers
``The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and
articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
``Sec. 220005. Restrictions
``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
``(b) Political Activities.--The corporation and any officer or
director of the corporation, acting as such officer or director, may
not contribute to, support, or otherwise participate in any political
activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
``(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--No part of the income or
assets of the corporation may inure to the benefit of, or be
distributed to, any member, officer, or director of the corporation
during the life of this charter. No provision in this subsection may be
construed to prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the
officers and employees of the corporation or the reimbursement of
actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors
of the corporation.
``(d) Loans.--The corporation may not make any loan to any member,
officer, director, or employee of the corporation.
``(e) Claims of Governmental Approval or Authority.--The
corporation may not claim the approval of the Congress or the
authorization of the Federal Government for any of its activities.
``Sec. 220006. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
``(a) Corporate Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status
as a corporation incorporated under the laws of New York.
``(b) Tax-Exempt Status.--The corporation shall maintain its status
as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
``Sec. 220007. Records and inspection
``(a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
``(1) correct and complete records of account;
``(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
board of directors; and
``(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and
addresses of its members entitled to vote.
``Sec. 220008. Liability for acts of officers and agents
``The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
within the scope of their authority.
``Sec. 220009. Annual report
``The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the
activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report
shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required
by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a
public document.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters at the beginning of
subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to chapter 2103 the following new item:
``2200. Ukrainian American Veterans, Incorporated........... 220001''.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
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