Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-110
§40503 Membership
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 405 — CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA › § 40503
Summary
Those awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress may join; no honorary members. Members each have one vote, cast at meetings in person or by proxy.
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Title 36, §40503
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(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.
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Revised SectionSource (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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36 U.S.C. § 40503
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110