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Title 2 — The Congress

Chapter 19 — Congressional Award Program

§ 806. Powers, functions, and limitations

Statutory text

(a)

General operating and expenditure authority

Subject to such limitations as may be provided for under this section, the Board may take such actions and make such expenditures as may be necessary to carry out the Congressional Award Program, except that—

(1)

the Board shall carry out its functions and make expenditures with—

(A)

such resources as are available to the Board from sources other than the Federal Government; and

(B)

funds awarded in any grant program administered by a Federal agency in accordance with the law establishing that grant program.

(2)

the Board shall not take any actions which would disqualify the Board from treatment (for tax purposes) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26.

(b)

Mandatory functions

(1)

The Board shall establish such functions and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(2)

The functions established by the Board under paragraph (1) shall include—

(A)

communication with local Congressional Award Councils concerning the Congressional Award Program;

(B)

provision, upon the request of any local Congressional Award Council, of such technical assistance as may be necessary to assist such council with its responsibilities, including the provision of medals, the preparation and provision of applications, guidance on disposition of applications, arrangements with respect to local award ceremonies, and other responsibilities of such council;

(C)

conduct of outreach activities to establish new local Congressional Award Councils, particularly in inner-city areas and rural areas;

(D)

in addition to those activities authorized under subparagraph (C), conduct of outreach activities to encourage, where appropriate, the establishment and development of Statewide Congressional Award Councils;

(E)

fundraising;

(F)

conduct of an annual Gold Medal Awards ceremony in the District of Columbia;

(G)

consideration of implementation of the provisions of this chapter relating to scholarships; and

(H)

carrying out of duties relating to management of the national office of the Congressional Award Program, including supervision of office personnel and of the office budget.

(c)

Statewide Congressional Award Councils; establishment, purposes, duties, etc.

(1)

In carrying out its functions with respect to Statewide Congressional Award Councils (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as Statewide Councils) under subsection (b), the Board shall develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for the formation of Statewide Councils. In order to create a Statewide Council, Members of Congress and Senators from each respective State are encouraged to work jointly with the Board.

(2)

The establishment of Statewide Councils is intended to—

(A)

facilitate expanded public participation and involvement in the program; and

(B)

promote greater opportunities for involvement by members of the State congressional delegation.

(3)

The duties and responsibilities of each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(A)

promoting State and local awareness of the Congressional Award Program;

(B)

review of participant records and activities;

(C)

review and verification of information on, and recommendation of, candidates to the national board for approval;

(D)

planning and organization of bronze and silver award ceremonies;

(E)

assisting gold award recipients with travel to and from the national gold award ceremony; and

(F)

designation of a Statewide coordinator to serve as a liaison between the State and local boards and the national board.

(4)

Each Statewide Council established under this section may receive contributions, and use such contributions for the purposes of the Program. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds. Each Statewide Council shall comply with subsections (a), (d), (e), and (h) governing the Board.

(5)

Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall comply with the standard charter requirements of the national board of directors.

(d)

Contracting authority

The Board may enter into and perform such contracts as may be appropriate to carry out its business, but the Board may not enter into any contract which would obligate the Board to expend an amount greater than the amount available to the Board for the purpose of such contract during the fiscal year in which the expenditure is to be made.

(e)

Obtaining and acceptance of non-Federal funds and resources; indirect resources

(1)

Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2), the Board may seek and accept funds and other resources to carry out its activities. The Board may not accept any funds or other resources which are—

(A)

donated with a restriction on their use unless such restriction merely provides that such funds or other resources be used in furtherance of the Congressional Award Program or a specific regional or local program or for scholarships; and

(B)

donated subject to the condition that the identity of the donor of the funds or resources shall remain anonymous.

The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name “Congressional Award Program” in advertising.

(2)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Board may not receive any Federal funds or resources. The Board may benefit from in-kind and indirect resources provided by Offices of Members of Congress or the Congress. Further, the Board is not prohibited from receiving indirect benefits from efforts or activities undertaken in collaboration with entities which receive Federal funds or resources.

(f)

Acceptance and utilization of services of voluntary, uncompensated personnel

The Board may accept and utilize the services of voluntary, uncompensated personnel.

(g)

Lease, etc., of real or personal property

The Board may lease (or otherwise hold), acquire, or dispose of real or personal property necessary for, or relating to, the duties of the Board.

(h)

Fiscal authority

The Board shall have no power—

(1)

to issue bonds, notes, debentures, or other similar obligations creating long-term indebtedness;

(2)

to issue any share of stock or to declare or pay any dividends; or

(3)

to provide for any part of the income or assets of the Board to inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or employee of the Board except as reasonable compensation for services or reimbursement for expenses.

(i)

Congressional Award Foundation

(1)

The Board shall provide for the incorporation of a nonprofit corporation to be known as the Congressional Award Foundation (together with any subsidiary nonprofit corporations determined desirable by the Board, collectively referred to in this subchapter as the “Corporation”) for the sole purpose of assisting the Board to carry out the Congressional Award Program, and shall delegate to the Corporation such duties as it considers appropriate, including the employment of personnel, expenditure of funds, and the incurrence of financial or other contractual obligations.

(2)

The articles of incorporation of the Congressional Award Foundation shall provide that—

(A)

the members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation shall be the members of the Board, with up to 24 additional voting members appointed by the Board, and the Director who shall serve as a nonvoting member; and

(B)

the extent of the authority of the Foundation shall be the same as that of the Board.

(3)

No director, officer, or employee of any corporation established under this subsection may receive compensation, travel expenses, or benefits from both the Corporation and the Board.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Pub. L. 96–114 title I § 106 · 93 Stat. 851

    Enacted · 2 U.S.C. § 806

    Pub. L. 96–114, title I, § 106, formerly § 7, Nov. 16, 1979, 93 Stat. 854

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 96–114, title I, § 106, formerly § 7, Nov. 16, 1979, 93 Stat. 854

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 7. powers and restrictions (a) Subject to such limitations as may be provided for under this section, the Board may take such actions and make such expenditures as may be necessary to carry out the Congressional Award Program, except that— (1) the Board shall carry out its functions and make expenditures with only such resources as are available to the Board from sources other than the Federal Government; and (2) the Board shall not take any actions which would disqualify the Board from treatment (for tax purposes) as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 26 USC 501. Contracts. 1954. (b) The Board may enter into and perform such contracts as may be appropriate to carry out its business, but the Board may not enter into any contract which would obligate the Board to expend an amount greater than the amount available to the Board for the purpose of such contract during the fiscal year in which the expenditure is made. (c) The Board may seek and accept, from sources other than the Federal Government, funds and other resources to carry out its activities. The Board may not accept any funds or other resources which are— (1) donated with a restriction on their use unless such restriction merely provides that such funds or other resources be used in furtherance of the Congressional Award Program; or (2) donated subject to the condition that the identify of the donor of the funds or resources shall remain anonymous. (d) The Board may accept and utilize the services of voluntary, uncompensated personnel. (e) The Board may lease (or otherwise hold), acquire, or dispose of real or personal property necessary for, or relating to, the duties of the Board. (f) The Board shall have no power— (1) to issue bonds, notes, debentures, or other similar obligations creating long-term indebtedness; (2) to issue any share of stock or to declare or pay any dividends; or (3) to provide for any part of the income or assets of the Board to inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or employee of the Board except as reasonable compensation for services or reimbursement for expenses. (g) (1) The Board shall provide for the establishment of a private nonprofit corporation for the sole purpose of assisting the Board to carry out the Congressional Award Program, and shall delegate to the corporation such duties as it considers appropriate. (2) The articles of incorporation of the corporation established under this subsection shall provide that— (A) the members of the Board of Directors of the corporation shall be the members of the Board, and the Director of the corporation shall be the Director of the Board; and (B) the extent of the authority of the corporation shall be the same as that of the Board. (3) No director, officer, or employee of any corporation established under this subsection may receive compensation, travel expenses, or benefits from both the corporation and the Board.

  2. Congressional Award Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–161 § 4(f) · 99 Stat. 934

    Inserted · 2 U.S.C. § 806(c)

    Pub. L. 99–161 inserted at end “The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name ‘Congressional Award Program’ in advertising.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–161 inserted at end “The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name ‘Congressional Award Program’ in advertising.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Restriction of Sponsorship Advertising.— Section 7(c) of the Act (2 U.S.C. 806(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name ‘Congressional Award Program’ in advertising.”.

  3. Tax Reform Act of 1986

    Pub. L. 99–514 § 2 · 100 Stat. 2085

    Substituted · 2 U.S.C. § 806(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. (a) Redesignation of 1954 Code.— The Internal Revenue Title enacted August 16, 1954, as heretofore, hereby, or hereafter amended, may be cited as the “Internal Revenue Code of 1986”. (b) References in Laws, Etc.— Except when inappropriate, any reference in any law, Executive order, or other document— (1) to the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall include a reference to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and (2) to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall include a reference to the provisions of law formerly known as the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

  4. Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–674 § 2(c)(1) · 102 Stat. 3996

    Substituted · 2 U.S.C. § 806

    Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(1), substituted “Powers, functions, and limitations” for “Powers and limitations of Board” in section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(1), substituted “Powers, functions, and limitations” for “Powers and limitations of Board” in section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) The heading of section 7 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 806) is amended to read as follows: “powers, functions, and limitations”.

  5. Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1988

    Pub. L. 100–674 § 2(c)(2) · 102 Stat. 3996

    1. Added · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(h)

      Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(2), added subsec. (b)

    2. Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(h)

      Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(2), redesignated former subsecs. (b) to (g) as (c) to (h), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (b) to (h). Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(2), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) to (g) as (c) to (h), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 7 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 806) is amended— (A) by redesignating subsections (b) through (g) as subsections (c) through (h), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection: “(b) (1) The Board shall establish such functions and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. “(2) The functions established by the Board under paragraph (1) shall include— “(A) communication with local Congressional Award Councils concerning the Congressional Award Program; “(B) provision, upon the request of any local Congressional Award Council, of such technical assistance as may be necessary to assist such council with its responsibilities, including the provision of medals, the preparation and provision of applications, guidance on disposition of applications, arrangements with respect to local award ceremonies, and other responsibilities of such council; “(C) conducting of outreach activities to establish new State State and local governments. Urban areas. Rural areas. and local Congressional Award Councils, particularly in inner-city areas and rural areas; “(D) fundraising; “(E) conducting of an annual Gold Medal Awards ceremony in District of Columbia. the District of Columbia; “(F) consideration of implementation of the provisions of this Act relating to scholarships; and “(G) carrying out of duties relating to management of the national office of the Congressional Award Program, including supervision of office personnel and of the office budget.”.

  6. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(a) · 104 Stat. 2305

    Amended · 2 U.S.C. § 806(a)

    Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(a), which directed the insertion of “(a)” after the section designation, was not executed in view of existing subsec. (a) designation

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(a), which directed the insertion of “(a)” after the section designation, was not executed in view of existing subsec. (a) designation.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Technical Amendment.— Section 7 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 806) is amended by inserting “(a)” after the section designation.

  7. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(1)(A) · 104 Stat. 2305

    1. Substituted · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(C)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(A), substituted “conduct” for “conducting”

    2. Struck · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(C)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(A), struck out “State and” after “new”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(A), substituted “conduct” for “conducting” and struck out “State and” after “new”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by striking “conducting” and inserting “conduct”; and (ii) by striking “State and”;

  8. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(1)(B) · 104 Stat. 2305

    1. Added · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(D); 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), added subpar. (D)

    2. Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(D); 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(E)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(D), (E). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (G) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: “(D) in addition to those activities authorized under subparagraph (C), conduct of outreach activities to encourage, where appropriate, the establishment and development of Statewide Congressional Award Councils;”; and

  9. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(1)(B) · 104 Stat. 2305

    1. Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(F)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), (C), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F)

    2. Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(F)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), (C), substituted “conduct” for “conducting”. Former subpar. (F) redesignated (G)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), (C), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F) and substituted “conduct” for “conducting”. Former subpar. (F) redesignated (G).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (G) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: “(D) in addition to those activities authorized under subparagraph (C), conduct of outreach activities to encourage, where appropriate, the establishment and development of Statewide Congressional Award Councils;”; and

  10. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(1)(B) · 104 Stat. 2305

    Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(G); 2 U.S.C. § 806(b)(2)(H)

    Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), redesignated subpars. (F) and (G) as (G) and (H), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(G), (H). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), redesignated subpars. (F) and (G) as (G) and (H), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (G) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph: “(D) in addition to those activities authorized under subparagraph (C), conduct of outreach activities to encourage, where appropriate, the establishment and development of Statewide Congressional Award Councils;”; and

  11. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(2) · 104 Stat. 2305

    Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(c); 2 U.S.C. § 806(d)

    Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), added subsec. (c). Former subsecs. (c) and (d) redesignated (d) and (e), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), added subsec. (c). Former subsecs. (c) and (d) redesignated (d) and (e), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: “(c) (1) In carrying out its functions with respect to Statewide Congressional Award Councils (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as Statewide Councils) under subsection (b), the Board shall develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for the formation of Statewide Councils. In order to create a Statewide Council, Members of Congress and Senators from each respective State are encouraged to work jointly with the Board. “(2) The establishment of Statewide Councils is intended to— “(A) facilitate expanded public participation and involvement in the program; and “(B) promote greater opportunities for involvement by members of the State congressional delegation. “(3) The duties and responsibilities of each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following: “(A) promoting State and local awareness of the Congressional Award Program; “(B) review of participant records and activities; “(C) review and verification of information on, and recommendation of, candidates to the national board for approval; “(D) planning and organization of bronze and silver award ceremonies; “(E) assisting gold award recipients with travel to and from the national gold award ceremony; and “(F) designation of a Statewide coordinator to serve as a liaison between the State and local boards and the national board. “(4) Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section is authorized to receive public monetary and in-kind contributions, which may be made available to local boards to supplement or defray operating expenses. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds. “(5) Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall comply with the standard charter requirements of the national board of directors.”.

  12. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(2) · 104 Stat. 2305

    1. Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(e)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), (c), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e)

    2. Amended · 2 U.S.C. § 806(e)

      Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), (c), amended it generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: “The Board may seek and accept, from sources other than the Federal Government, funds and other resources to carry out its activities. The Board may not accept any funds or other resources which are—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), (c), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e) and amended it generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: “The Board may seek and accept, from sources other than the Federal Government, funds and other resources to carry out its activities. The Board may not accept any funds or other resources which are—

    “(1) donated with a restriction on their use unless such restriction merely provides that such funds or other resources be used in furtherance of the Congressional Award Program; or “(2) donated subject to the condition that the identity of the donor of the funds or resources shall remain anonymous. The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name ‘Congressional Award Program’ in advertising.” Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: “(c) (1) In carrying out its functions with respect to Statewide Congressional Award Councils (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as Statewide Councils) under subsection (b), the Board shall develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for the formation of Statewide Councils. In order to create a Statewide Council, Members of Congress and Senators from each respective State are encouraged to work jointly with the Board. “(2) The establishment of Statewide Councils is intended to— “(A) facilitate expanded public participation and involvement in the program; and “(B) promote greater opportunities for involvement by members of the State congressional delegation. “(3) The duties and responsibilities of each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following: “(A) promoting State and local awareness of the Congressional Award Program; “(B) review of participant records and activities; “(C) review and verification of information on, and recommendation of, candidates to the national board for approval; “(D) planning and organization of bronze and silver award ceremonies; “(E) assisting gold award recipients with travel to and from the national gold award ceremony; and “(F) designation of a Statewide coordinator to serve as a liaison between the State and local boards and the national board. “(4) Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section is authorized to receive public monetary and in-kind contributions, which may be made available to local boards to supplement or defray operating expenses. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds. “(5) Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall comply with the standard charter requirements of the national board of directors.”.

  13. Congressional Award Amendments of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–525 § 7(b)(2) · 104 Stat. 2305

    Redesignated · 2 U.S.C. § 806(f)(i)

    Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), redesignated subsecs. (e) to (h) as (f) to (i), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (f) to (i). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), redesignated subsecs. (e) to (h) as (f) to (i), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection: “(c) (1) In carrying out its functions with respect to Statewide Congressional Award Councils (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as Statewide Councils) under subsection (b), the Board shall develop guidelines, criteria, and standards for the formation of Statewide Councils. In order to create a Statewide Council, Members of Congress and Senators from each respective State are encouraged to work jointly with the Board. “(2) The establishment of Statewide Councils is intended to— “(A) facilitate expanded public participation and involvement in the program; and “(B) promote greater opportunities for involvement by members of the State congressional delegation. “(3) The duties and responsibilities of each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following: “(A) promoting State and local awareness of the Congressional Award Program; “(B) review of participant records and activities; “(C) review and verification of information on, and recommendation of, candidates to the national board for approval; “(D) planning and organization of bronze and silver award ceremonies; “(E) assisting gold award recipients with travel to and from the national gold award ceremony; and “(F) designation of a Statewide coordinator to serve as a liaison between the State and local boards and the national board. “(4) Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section is authorized to receive public monetary and in-kind contributions, which may be made available to local boards to supplement or defray operating expenses. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds. “(5) Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section shall comply with the standard charter requirements of the national board of directors.”.

  14. Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–200 § 2(d) · 124 Stat. 1368

    1. Added · 2 U.S.C. § 806(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(d), added par. (1)

    2. Struck · 2 U.S.C. § 806(a)(1)

      Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(d), struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “the Board shall carry out its functions and make expenditures with only such resources as are available to the Board from sources other than the Federal Government; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(d), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “the Board shall carry out its functions and make expenditures with only such resources as are available to the Board from sources other than the Federal Government; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Funding and Expenditures.— Section 106(a) of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 806(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) the Board shall carry out its functions and make expenditures with— “(A) such resources as are available to the Board from sources other than the Federal Government; and “(B) funds awarded in any grant program administered by a Federal agency in accordance with the law establishing that grant program.” .

  15. Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–200 § 2(e) · 124 Stat. 1368

    1. Added · 2 U.S.C. § 806(c)(4)

      Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(e), added par. (4)

    2. Struck · 2 U.S.C. § 806(c)(4)

      Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(e), struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section is authorized to receive public monetary and in-kind contributions, which may be made available to local boards to supplement or defray operating expenses. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(e), added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section is authorized to receive public monetary and in-kind contributions, which may be made available to local boards to supplement or defray operating expenses. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Statewide Congressional Award Councils.— Section 106(c) of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 806(c)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) Each Statewide Council established under this section may receive contributions, and use such contributions for the purposes of the Program. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds. Each Statewide Council shall comply with subsections (a), (d), (e), and (h) governing the Board.” .

  16. Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–200 § 2(f)(1) · 124 Stat. 1368

    Inserted · 2 U.S.C. § 806(d)

    Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(f)(1), inserted “to be” after “expenditure is”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(f)(1), inserted “to be” after “expenditure is”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (d), by inserting “to be” after “expenditure is”; and

  17. Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–200 § 2(f)(2) · 124 Stat. 1368

    Inserted · 2 U.S.C. § 806(e)(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(f)(2), inserted “or for scholarships” after “local program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(f)(2), inserted “or for scholarships” after “local program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (e)(1)(A), by inserting “or for scholarships” after “local program”.

  18. Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

    Pub. L. 111–200 § 2(g) · 124 Stat. 1368

    1. Added · 2 U.S.C. § 806(i)

      Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(g), added subsec. (i)

    2. Struck · 2 U.S.C. § 806(i)

      Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(g), struck out former subsec. (i) which read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(g), added subsec. (i) and struck out former subsec. (i) which read as follows:

    “(1) The Board shall provide for the establishment of a private nonprofit corporation for the sole purpose of assisting the Board to carry out the Congressional Award Program, and shall delegate to the corporation such duties as it considers appropriate. “(2) The articles of incorporation of the corporation established under this subsection shall provide that— “(A) the members of the Board of Directors of the corporation shall be the members of the Board, and the Director of the corporation shall be the Director of the Board; and “(B) the extent of the authority of the corporation shall be the same as that of the Board. “(3) No director, officer, or employee of any corporation established under this subsection may receive compensation, travel expenses, or benefits from both the corporation and the Board.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (g) Nonprofit Corporation.— Section 106 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 806) is amended by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following: “(i) (1) The Board shall provide for the incorporation of a nonprofit corporation to be known as the Congressional Award Foundation (together with any subsidiary nonprofit corporations determined desirable by the Board, collectively referred to in this title as the ‘Corporation’) for the sole purpose of assisting the Board to carry out the Congressional Award Program, and shall delegate to the Corporation such duties as it considers appropriate, including the employment of personnel, expenditure of funds, and the incurrence of financial or other contractual obligations. “(2) The articles of incorporation of the Congressional Award Foundation shall provide that— “(A) the members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation shall be the members of the Board, with up to 24 additional voting members appointed by the Board, and the Director who shall serve as a nonvoting member; and “(B) the extent of the authority of the Foundation shall be the same as that of the Board. “(3) No director, officer, or employee of any corporation established under this subsection may receive compensation, travel expenses, or benefits from both the Corporation and the Board.” .

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Editorial Notes

Amendments1985–2010 · 5 rounds

2010

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(d), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “the Board shall carry out its functions and make expenditures with only such resources as are available to the Board from sources other than the Federal Government; and”.

Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(e), added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “Each Statewide Council established pursuant to this section is authorized to receive public monetary and in-kind contributions, which may be made available to local boards to supplement or defray operating expenses. The Board shall adopt appropriate financial management methods in order to ensure the proper accounting of these funds.”

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(f)(1), inserted “to be” after “expenditure is”.

Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(f)(2), inserted “or for scholarships” after “local program”.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(g), added subsec. (i) and struck out former subsec. (i) which read as follows:

“(1) The Board shall provide for the establishment of a private nonprofit corporation for the sole purpose of assisting the Board to carry out the Congressional Award Program, and shall delegate to the corporation such duties as it considers appropriate.

“(2) The articles of incorporation of the corporation established under this subsection shall provide that—

“(A) the members of the Board of Directors of the corporation shall be the members of the Board, and the Director of the corporation shall be the Director of the Board; and

“(B) the extent of the authority of the corporation shall be the same as that of the Board.

“(3) No director, officer, or employee of any corporation established under this subsection may receive compensation, travel expenses, or benefits from both the corporation and the Board.”

1990

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(a), which directed the insertion of “(a)” after the section designation, was not executed in view of existing subsec. (a) designation.

Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(A), substituted “conduct” for “conducting” and struck out “State and” after “new”.

Subsec. (b)(2)(D), (E). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E). Former subpar. (E) redesignated (F).

Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), (C), redesignated subpar. (E) as (F) and substituted “conduct” for “conducting”. Former subpar. (F) redesignated (G).

Subsec. (b)(2)(G), (H). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(1)(B), redesignated subpars. (F) and (G) as (G) and (H), respectively.

Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), added subsec. (c). Former subsecs. (c) and (d) redesignated (d) and (e), respectively.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), (c), redesignated subsec. (d) as (e) and amended it generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: “The Board may seek and accept, from sources other than the Federal Government, funds and other resources to carry out its activities. The Board may not accept any funds or other resources which are—

“(1) donated with a restriction on their use unless such restriction merely provides that such funds or other resources be used in furtherance of the Congressional Award Program; or

“(2) donated subject to the condition that the identity of the donor of the funds or resources shall remain anonymous.

The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name ‘Congressional Award Program’ in advertising.” Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Subsecs. (f) to (i). Pub. L. 101–525, § 7(b)(2), redesignated subsecs. (e) to (h) as (f) to (i), respectively.

1988

Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(1), substituted “Powers, functions, and limitations” for “Powers and limitations of Board” in section catchline.

Subsecs. (b) to (h). Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c)(2), added subsec. (b) and redesignated former subsecs. (b) to (g) as (c) to (h), respectively.

1986

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 99–514 substituted “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” for “Internal Revenue Code of 1954”, which for purposes of codification was translated as “title 26” thus requiring no change in text.

1985

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–161 inserted at end “The Board may permit donors to use the name of the Board or the name ‘Congressional Award Program’ in advertising.”

Credits

1979–2010 · 7 acts
  1. 1979Pub. L. 96–114, title I, § 106, formerly § 7, , 93 Stat. 854
  2. 1985Pub. L. 99–161, § 4(f), , 99 Stat. 935
  3. 1986Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, , 100 Stat. 2095
  4. 1988Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c), , 102 Stat. 3996
  5. 1990Pub. L. 101–525, § 7, , 104 Stat. 2306
  6. 2000renumbered title I, § 106, Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(1), (2), , 114 Stat. 2553
  7. 2010Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(d)–(g), , 124 Stat. 1369.
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(Pub. L. 96–114, title I, § 106, formerly § 7, , 93 Stat. 854; Pub. L. 99–161, § 4(f), , 99 Stat. 935; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, , 100 Stat. 2095; Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(c), , 102 Stat. 3996; Pub. L. 101–525, § 7, , 104 Stat. 2306; renumbered title I, § 106, Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(1), (2), , 114 Stat. 2553; Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(d)–(g), , 124 Stat. 1369.)

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