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- § 70301. Definition
- § 70302. Organization
- § 70303. Purposes
- § 70304. Membership
- § 70305. Governing body
- § 70306. Powers
- § 70307. Restrictions
- § 70308. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
- § 70309. Records and inspection
- § 70310. Service of process
- § 70311. Liability for acts of officers and agents
- § 70312. Annual report
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include the promotion of the cause of good government at the national level by improving the public understanding of Congress as an institution and strengthening its support by the public. The corporation shall function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.