36 U.S.C. § 190105

Powers

The corporation may—

(1)

adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;

(2)

adopt and alter a corporate seal;

(3)

adopt and alter emblems and badges;

(4)

acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(5)

publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;

(6)

establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate departmental subdivisions and local chapters;

(7)

sue and be sued; and

(8)

do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1447 .)