2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 405 - Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the United States of America
Sec. 40503 - Membership

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 40503 (2017)
Section Name §40503. Membership
Section Text

(a) Eligibility.—An individual who has been awarded the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress is eligible for membership in the corporation. An honorary membership may not be granted.

(b) Voting.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may be cast in person or by proxy.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1333.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40503(a) 36:796(a), (b). Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–642, §6, 72 Stat. 599.
40503(b) 36:796(c).  
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
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Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 405 - CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sec. 40503 - Membership
Contains section 40503
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 72 Stat. 599
112 Stat. 1333
Public Law References Public Law 85-642, Public Law 105-225
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