A bill to grant a Federal charter to the American GI Forum of the United States.

Summary

Grants a Federal charter to the American GI Forum of the United States. Declares that the purposes of such corporation shall be to: (1) preserve and advance the fundamental principals of democracy for all United States citizens; (2) secure and protect for veterans of the armed forces discharged from active service under less than honorable conditions, the rights and privileges granted to them by the Constitution and laws of the United States; (3) develop the leadership abilities of United States citizens of Mexican ancestry; (4) combat juvenile delinquency by encouraging participation in the Youth GI Forum program operated by the corporation; (5) assist students desiring to attend institutions of higher learning through the award of scholarships; and (6) assist needy and disabled veterans discharged from active service under less than honorable conditions. Stipulates the powers of the corporation. Grants the corporation the exclusive right to use the name American GI Forum of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 14 September 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 September 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 September 1976

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Sponsors

• Sen. Montoya, Joseph M. [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
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