Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041 70A Stat. 217 Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title V, § 574(a)111 Stat. 1758 Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(b)(11)132 Stat. 1838 (, , § 3750; , , ; renumbered § 7280, , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
3750(a) | 10:1428 (less last sentence). | |
3750(b) | 10:1428 (last sentence). | |
section 1 of title 1In subsection (a), the words “Under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe” are omitted, since the President has inherent authority to issue regulations appropriate to exercising his functions. The words “but not in the name of Congress” are omitted as surplusage, since a medal is presented in the name of Congress only if the law so directs. The word “award” is substituted for the word “present” to cover the determination of the recipients as well as the actual presentation of the medal. The words “a decoration called” are substituted for the words “a medal to be known as”. The words “including the National Guard and the Organized Reserves” are omitted as surplusage. The words “or herself” are omitted, since under , words importing the masculine gender include the feminine. The words “after ” are omitted as executed.
In subsection (b), the words “that would otherwise justify” are substituted for the words “sufficient to”.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
Pub. L. 115–232section 3750 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.
Pub. L. 105–851997—Subsec. (a). designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .