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36 U.S.C. § 40503

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
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Title
36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Chapter
STII/PTB/CH405
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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(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. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1333.) Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (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).

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