---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 U.S.C. § 80506"
title: "36"
title_heading: "Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations"
number: "80506"
heading: "Powers"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/36/80506"
units:
  - "Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations"
  - "Part B — Organizations"
  - "Chapter 805 — Gold Star Wives of America"
---

# §80506. Powers


The [corporation](/usc/36/220501.md?p=b-7) has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated.


## Source credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)

## Notes

| Historical and Revision Notes |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revised<br>Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
| 80506 | 36:1602. | Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, § 2, 94 Stat. 2595. |