Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-102
§154503 Purposes
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 1545 — NAVY WIVES CLUBS OF AMERICA › § 154503
Summary
Creates a corporation to support the U.S. Constitution, foster friendly ties among wives of enlisted men in the active Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Active Reserves, and carry out charitable activities set in its governing rules.
Full Legal Text
Title 36, §154503
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1)supporting the Constitution of the United States;
(2)promoting a friendly relationship between the wives of enlisted men who are serving in the active United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, or United States Coast Guard, or in the Active Reserves of those services; and
(3)performing charitable activities as provided in the constitution or bylaws of the corporation.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 15450336:2803.Oct. 19, 1984, Pub. L. 98–520, § 3, 98 Stat. 2428.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see section 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.
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Citation
36 U.S.C. § 154503
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102