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This bill grants a federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated (NAIV), a nonprofit organization. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Establishing NAIV as a federally chartered corporation with the primary purposes of advocating for American Indian veterans, promoting their social welfare, and providing technical assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 2. Outlining the organization's membership, board of directors, and officers, and prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. 3. Granting NAIV the exclusive right to use the names "National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated" and "National American Indian Veterans," as well as any associated seals, emblems, and badges. 4. Restricting NAIV from issuing stock, paying dividends, or using its income or assets to benefit its members, officers, or directors, while allowing for reasonable compensation and reimbursement of expenses. 5. Requiring NAIV to maintain its tax-exempt status and submit annual reports to Congress. The bill aims to provide federal recognition and support for an organization dedicated to serving the interests and needs of American Indian veterans and their families.

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