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 PUBLIC LAW 109–163—JAN. 6, 2006

119 STAT. 3279

Subtitle K—Other Matters SEC. 589. EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF AUTHORITY TO PRESENT RECOGNITION ITEMS FOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PURPOSES.

(a) IN GENERAL.— (1) AUTHORITY.—Subchapter II of chapter 134 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ‘‘§ 2261. Presentation of recognition items for recruitment and retention purposes ‘‘(a) EXPENDITURES FOR RECOGNITION ITEMS.—Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, appropriated funds may be expended— ‘‘(1) to procure recognition items of nominal or modest value for recruitment or retention purposes; and ‘‘(2) to present such items— ‘‘(A) to members of the armed forces; and ‘‘(B) to members of the families of members of the armed forces, and other individuals, recognized as providing support that substantially facilitates service in the armed forces. ‘‘(b) PROVISION OF MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS.—For purposes of section 520c of this title and any regulation prescribed to implement that section, functions conducted for the purpose of presenting recognition items described in subsection (a) shall be treated as recruiting functions, and recipients of such items shall be treated as persons who are the objects of recruiting efforts. ‘‘(c) RECOGNITION ITEMS OF NOMINAL OR MODEST VALUE.— In this section, the term ‘recognition item of nominal or modest value’ means a commemorative coin, medal, trophy, badge, flag, poster, painting, or other similar item that is valued at less than $50 per item and is designed to recognize or commemorate service in the armed forces. ‘‘(d) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The authority under this section shall expire December 31, 2007.’’. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter II of chapter 134 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ‘‘2261. Presentation of recognition items for recruitment and retention purposes.’’. (b) REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED AUTHORITIES.— (1) ARMY RESERVE.—Section 18506 of title 10, United States

Code, is repealed. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 1805 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to such section. (2) NATIONAL GUARD.—Section 717 of title 32, United States Code, is repealed. The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to such section.

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SEC. 590. EXTENSION OF DATE OF SUBMITTAL OF REPORT OF VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS COMMISSION.

Section 1503 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108–136; 117 Stat. 1678; 38 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended by striking ‘‘Not later than 15 months

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