36 U.S.C. § 152908 — Restrictions

(a) Stock and Dividends — The corporation cannot issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. (b) Political Activities — The corporation, and its directors or officers acting in that role, cannot contribute to, support, or take part in political activity, or try in any way to influence legislation. (c) Distribution of Income or Assets — The corporation's income and assets cannot benefit or be given to a director, officer, or member, for as long as this chapter's charter lasts. This does not stop the corporation from paying an officer reasonable compensation, or reimbursing actual necessary expenses, in amounts the board of directors approves. (d) Loans — The corporation cannot lend money to a director, officer, or employee. (e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization — The corporation cannot claim that Congress approved its activities, or that it has the U.S. government's authority behind them.