36 U.S.C. § 20707 — Restrictions

(a) Stock and Dividends. The corporation may not issue stock. It may not declare or pay a dividend. (b) Political Activities. The corporation, and its directors and officers acting in that role, may not contribute to, support, or take part in any political activity. They also may not try to influence legislation in any way. (c) Distribution of Income or Assets. The corporation's income or assets cannot benefit, or be given to, a director, officer, or member while the charter is active. There is one exception: the corporation can still pay a director or officer reasonable compensation, or reimburse them for real, necessary expenses, as long as the board of directors approves the amount. (d) Loans. The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. (e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority. The corporation may not claim that Congress approved its activities, or that it has the authority of the United States Government, for anything it does.