119-hr-10179119th Congress

Reserve Organization of America Charter Amendments Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

Introduced

Summary

Renames and federally charters the Reserve Officers Association of the United States as the Reserve Organization of America (ROA). The bill would create the ROA as a perpetual federal corporation organized to support U.S. military policy, set membership and governing rules by its constitution, require annual meetings and recordkeeping, and give the group exclusive rights to its name and symbols. It would bar for-profit activity, stock issuance, political contributions, and member distributions, and update federal references to the new name.

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New charter and rules for veterans' group

This bill would create the Reserve Organization of America as a federally chartered nonprofit with perpetual existence. The corporation would own its name and seals and could not issue stock or run for profit. The corporation would be barred from giving money to political parties or candidates. The corporation would have to hold an annual meeting, keep accounts, minutes, and a member list, and keep a registered agent in the District of Columbia. If you are a voting member, you would be able to inspect records for a proper purpose after reasonable notice. The group could not loan money to officers or board members. Officials who approve or participate in such loans would be personally liable to the corporation until the loan is repaid. The bill would also replace the organization's old name in federal law with the new name.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 8/27/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

View on Congress.gov
Back to Legislation