CHAPTER 225 —AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS
§22501. Organization
(a)
(b)
(c)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22501 | 36:91. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §§1, 2, 5 (words between colon and 1st comma), 13, 15, |
| 36:92. 36:95 (words between colon and 1st comma). 36:103. 36:105. |
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
The text of 36:92, 103, and 105 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
§22502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world service;
(2) to maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service and to assist and further any patriotic work;
(3) to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State, and Nation;
(4) to work for the welfare of the Army and Navy;
(5) to assist, in any way in their power, men and women who served and were wounded or incapacitated in World War I; and
(6) to foster and promote friendship and understanding between America and the Allies in World War I.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22502 | 36:93. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §3, |
In clauses (5) and (6), the words "World War I" are substituted for "the World War" for clarity.
§22503. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to women—
(1) who are citizens of the United States; and
(2) whose natural son or daughter, legally adopted son or daughter, or stepson or stepdaughter—
(A) served in the Armed Forces of the United States or its allies in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or any subsequent war or conflict involving the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged from that service or continues in the service.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22503 | 36:97. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §7, |
In clause (2), before subclause (A), the word "natural" is substituted for "of her blood" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "or sons", "or daughters", "or stepsons", and "or stepdaughters" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22504. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(5) establish State, territorial, and local subdivisions;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, subject to
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out its purposes.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22504 | 36:95 (less words between colon and 1st comma). | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §§5 (less words between colon and 1st comma), 9, |
| 36:99. |
In this section, the text of 36:99 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words "to carry out its purposes, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the words "adopt emblems and badges" are substituted for "to use in carrying out the purposes of the corporation such emblems and badges as it may adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (6) is substituted for "receive, hold, own, use, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject to
In clause (8), the words "in courts of law and equity" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (9), the word "things" is omitted as included in "act".
§22505. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State, territorial, and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name "American War Mothers".
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22505 | 36:100. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §10, |
The words "to have" are omitted as included in "to use". The words "in carrying out its business purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22506. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22506(a) | 36:98. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §8, |
| 22506(b) | 36:96 (last sentence). | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §6 (proviso), |
In subsection (a), words "as an organization" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "real or personal" are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. The words "not reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation" are substituted for "except such as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of its creation as defined in this chapter" to eliminate unnecessary words.
§22507. Tax-exempt status
The personal property and funds of the corporation, whether principal or income, so long as held or used only to carry out the purposes of the corporation, are exempt from taxation by the United States Government, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22507 | 36:96 (1st sentence). | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §6 (less proviso), |
The words "so long as held or used only to carry out the purposes of the corporation" are substituted for "held or used for the purposes hereof, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter . . . so long as the same shall be so used" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "the United States Government, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States" are substituted for "the United States or any Territory or District thereof" for clarity.
§22508. Meetings
The corporation may hold its meetings at any place the corporation decides.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22508 | 36:94. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §4, |
§22509. Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22509 | 36:102. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §12, |
The words "precedent", "herein", and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the secretary of each State" for consistency in the revised title. The words "post-office" and "authorized" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22510. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22510 | 36:101. | Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §11, |
The word "submit" is substituted for "make and transmit" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in the revised title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of