A congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority, and activities of a group.
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What’s the purpose of the Congressional Charter?
A congressional charter is a law passed by Congress that states the mission, authority and activities of a group. Being chartered by Congress is like being incorporated at the federal level, and provides no assurance that the federal government will watch over the group.
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Only Congress may amend the Congressional Charter.
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