Ed Royce: “While it proposes an overall cut of some 32 percent, the budget 'protects' several programs that enjoy strong…”

It has been an honor, Mr. Yoho, to work with you.

I plan to introduce legislation with two objectives: The first, to explicitly prohibit Fannie and Freddie from engaging in lobbying activities while in conservatorship.

There have been numerous reports of senior executives at the GSEs meeting with Federal policymakers to advocate for being taken out of conservatorship.

I would like to thank Mr. Engel of New York for his friendship for over 20 years on the committee, but also for his shared leadership over the last 6 years on this committee. I would also like to thank him for his commitment over the years…