2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 2305 - Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
Sec. 230503 - Purposes
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The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws and include a commitment— (1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States; (2) to foster improvement of the condition of Vietnam-era veterans; (3) to promote the social welfare (including educational, economic, social, physical, and cultural improvement) of Vietnam-era veterans and other veterans in the United States by encouraging their growth, development, readjustment, self-respect, self-confidence, and usefulness; (4) to improve conditions for Vietnam-era veterans and develop channels of communication to assist Vietnam-era veterans; (5) to conduct and publish research, on a nonpartisan basis, pertaining to— (A) the relationship between Vietnam-era veterans and American society; (B) the Vietnam war experience; (C) the role of the United States in securing peaceful coexistence for the world community; and (D) other matters that affect the educational, economic, social, physical, or cultural welfare of Vietnam-era veterans, other veterans, and their families; (6) to assist disabled Vietnam-era veterans and other veterans in need of assistance and the dependents and survivors of those veterans; and (7) to consecrate the efforts of the members of the corporation, and Vietnam-era veterans generally, to mutual helpfulness and service to their country. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1486.) |
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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes". |
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 2305 - VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC. Sec. 230503 - Purposes |
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| 100 Stat. 474 112 Stat. 1486 |
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| Public Law 99-318, Public Law 105-225 |
