2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 503 - Disabled American Veterans
Sec. 50302 - Purposes
| 36 U.S.C. § 50302 (2017) | ||||||
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The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The purposes of the corporation shall include— (1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States; (2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those eligible to membership fought; (3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans; (4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans; (5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans; (6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country; (7) to educate the public about the sacrifices and needs of disabled veterans; (8) to educate disabled veterans about the benefits and resources available to them; and (9) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1343; Pub. L. 114–135, §1(a), Mar. 18, 2016, 130 Stat. 300.) |
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2016—Pub. L. 114–135, §1(a)(1), substituted "The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The purposes of the corporation shall include" for "The purposes of the corporation are" in introductory provisions. Pars. (7) to (9). Pub. L. 114–135, §1(a)(2)–(4), added pars. (7) and (8) and redesignated former par. (7) as (9). |
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| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS | ||||||
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 503 - DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS Sec. 50302 - Purposes |
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| 47 Stat. 320 56 Stat. 660 105 Stat. 278 112 Stat. 1343 130 Stat. 300 |
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| Public Law 102-54, Public Law 105-225, Public Law 114-135 |
