PUBLIC LAW 109–148—DEC. 30, 2005
119 STAT. 2729
organization with respect to each conviction or investigation described under subclause (I) or (II) for a period of not more than 2 fiscal years if— (I) any senior officer (including any member of the board of directors) of the youth organization is convicted of a criminal offense relating to the official duties of that officer or the youth organization is convicted of a criminal offense; or (II) the youth organization is the subject of a criminal investigation relating to fraudulent use or waste of Federal funds. (B) TYPES OF SUPPORT.—Support described under this paragraph shall include— (i) holding meetings, camping events, or other activities on Federal property; (ii) hosting any official event of such organization; (iii) loaning equipment; and (iv) providing personnel services and logistical support. (c) SUPPORT FOR SCOUT JAMBOREES.— (1) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following findings: (A) Section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States commits exclusively to Congress the powers to raise and support armies, provide and maintain a Navy, and make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces. (B) Under those powers conferred by section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States to provide, support, and maintain the Armed Forces, it lies within the discretion of Congress to provide opportunities to train the Armed Forces. (C) The primary purpose of the Armed Forces is to defend our national security and prepare for combat should the need arise. (D) One of the most critical elements in defending the Nation and preparing for combat is training in conditions that simulate the preparation, logistics, and leadership required for defense and combat. (E) Support for youth organization events simulates the preparation, logistics, and leadership required for defending our national security and preparing for combat. (F) For example, Boy Scouts of America’s National Scout Jamboree is a unique training event for the Armed Forces, as it requires the construction, maintenance, and disassembly of a ‘‘tent city’’ capable of supporting tens of thousands of people for a week or longer. Camporees at the United States Military Academy for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts provide similar training opportunities on a smaller scale. (2) SUPPORT.—Section 2554 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(i)(1) The Secretary of Defense shall provide at least the same level of support under this section for a national or world Boy Scout Jamboree as was provided under this section for the preceding national or world Boy Scout Jamboree. ‘‘(2) The Secretary of Defense may waive paragraph (1), if the Secretary—
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