Grants a Federal charter to the Gold Star Wives of America.
Declares that the powers, composition, and responsibilities of the board of directors, eligibility for membership, and election of officers of such corporation shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the States where incorporated. Prohibits the corporation and any officer or director thereof from supporting or participating in any political activity.
Directs the corporation to report annually to Congress on its activities during the preceding year.
Requires the corporation to maintain its status as a tax-exempt organization.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1397.
Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 96-1397.
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Measure considered in House.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Measure passed House, amended.
Measure laid on table in House, S. 1179 passed in lieu.
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