S1554-118

Introduced

To grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated.

118th Congress Introduced May 11, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill grants a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, officially recognizing it as a federally chartered nonprofit corporation. The charter establishes the organization's legal framework under Title 36 of the United States Code (Patriotic and National Organizations).

Who Benefits and How

American Indian veterans benefit through having a formally recognized national organization to advocate for their needs with federal and state agencies, provide outreach services, and train Tribal Veterans Service Officers. The National American Indian Veterans organization gains official federal recognition, exclusive rights to its name and emblems, and legitimacy when working with government agencies on behalf of Native American veterans.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The organization itself must maintain tax-exempt status, submit annual reports to Congress, keep proper records, and comply with nondiscrimination requirements. There are no new costs or burdens imposed on any government agency, taxpayer, or outside party.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes the organization as a federally chartered corporation with defined purposes including advocacy and outreach for American Indian veterans
  • Grants exclusive rights to the organization's name, seals, emblems, and badges
  • Requires the organization to maintain tax-exempt status, submit annual reports to Congress, and comply with nondiscrimination requirements
  • Prohibits the organization from issuing stock, paying dividends, or claiming federal government endorsement

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill grants a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, providing official recognition as a federally chartered nonprofit corporation under Title 36 of the United States Code.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans Affairs, Native American Affairs, Nonprofit Organizations

Primary Purpose

This bill grants a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, providing official recognition as a federally chartered nonprofit corporation under Title 36 of the United States Code.

Policy Domains

Veterans Affairs Native American Affairs Nonprofit Organizations

Chapter 1504 - National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated

Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • American Indian veterans
  • National American Indian Veterans organization
  • Indian Tribes without veterans services
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Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • National American Indian Veterans organization (compliance requirements)
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Contextual inference, no direct clause citation

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 11, 2023

Mr. Rounds (for himself, Mr. Thune, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Cramer, …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Civic & Social Organizations
17 mentions across 14 clauses
+7 positive -7 negative ?3 uncertain

American Indian veterans, Members of the organization, National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated

National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated faces effects in multiple directions

Government
1 mention across 1 clause
?1 uncertain

Congress

14/17
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Veterans Affairs Native American Affairs Nonprofit Organizations
Actor Mappings
"the_corporation"
→ National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"the corporation" §150401

National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, a nonprofit corporation organized in the United States

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