36 U.S.C. § 30904 — Powers

(a) General .— The corporation may— (1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations, including regulations for the election of associates and successors; (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal; (3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Columbia and the States, territories, and possessions of the United States; (4) acquire and own property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation; (5) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and (6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and promote the purpose of the corporation. (b) Limitations on Exercising Certain Powers .— (1) The corporation may execute mortgages and liens on the property of the corporation only if approved by a two-thirds vote of the entire executive board at a meeting called for that purpose. (2) The corporation may dispose in any manner of the whole property of the corporation only with the written consent and affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the corporation.