Pub. L. 105-85, div. A, tit. X, subtit. G, sec. 1083

PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE BOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT.

EnactedYear: 1997Length: 590 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 1083. PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE BOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT. (a) Commemorative Program.—The Secretary of Defense may conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean conflict. In conducting the commemorative program, the Secretary may coordinate, support, and facilitate other programs and activities of the Federal Government, State and local governments, and other persons in commemoration of the Korean conflict. (b) Commemorative Activities.—The commemorative program may include activities and ceremonies— (1) to provide the people of the United States with a clear understanding and appreciation of the lessons and history of the Korean conflict; (2) to thank and honor veterans of the Korean conflict and their families; (3) to pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Korean conflict; (4) to highlight advances in technology, science, and medicine related to military research conducted during the Korean conflict; (5) to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States in the Korean conflict; and (6) to highlight the role of the Armed Forces of the United States, then and now, in maintaining world peace through strength. (c) Names and Symbols.—The Secretary of Defense shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the names “The Department of Defense Korean Conflict Commemoration”, and such seal, emblems, and badges incorporating such name as the Secretary may lawfully adopt. Nothing in this section may be construed to supersede rights that are established or vested before the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Commemorative Account.—(1) There is established in the Treasury an account to be known as the “Department of Defense 111 STAT. 1919Korean Conflict Commemoration Account”, which shall be administered by the Secretary of Defense. There shall be deposited into the account all proceeds derived from the Secretary’s use of the exclusive rights described in subsection (c). The Secretary may use funds in the account only for the purpose of conducting the commemorative program. (2) Not later than 60 days after completion of all activities and ceremonies conducted as part of the commemorative program, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing an accounting of all of the funds deposited into and expended from the account or otherwise expended under this section, and of any funds remaining in the account. Unobligated funds remaining in the account on that date shall be held in the account until transferred by law. (e) Acceptance of Voluntary Services.—(1) Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may accept from any person voluntary services to be provided in furtherance of the commemorative program. (2) A person providing voluntary services under this subsection shall be considered to be a Federal employee for purposes of chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, relating to compensation for work-related injuries. The person shall also be considered a special governmental employee for purposes of standards of conduct and sections 202, 203, 205, 207, 208, and 209 of title 18, United States Code. A person who is not otherwise employed by the Federal Government shall not be considered to be a Federal employee for any other purpose by reason of the provision of voluntary services under this subsection. (3) The Secretary may provide for reimbursement of incidental expenses incurred by a person providing voluntary services under this subsection. The Secretary shall determine which expenses are eligible for reimbursement under this paragraph. (f) Limitation on Expenditures.—Total expenditures to carry out the commemorative program may not exceed $100,000.
Pub. L. 105-85, div. A, tit. X, subtit. G, sec. 1083: PROGRAM TO COMMEMORATE BOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT. | Justis AI