Ed Royce: “I think those elections provide an opportunity to consolidate these democratic gains.”

In the decade leading up to the financial crisis of 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spent nearly $200 million on lobbying activities and campaign contributions.

I have an amendment to this text at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: That the House of Representatives-- (1)…

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

I want to thank Mr. Hastings again for this legislation and for championing his support for the protection of dogs and cats around the world. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Duncan of South…