The GA reported to Congress that 20 different Federal Government entities administer 160 different programs on housing in our government. I think that is too many.

What I am looking for is those partnerships that want to share some of the risk with the taxpayers.

So I want to salute, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Barr for trying to make it very simple and easy for these banks to continue to lend credit throughout our economy.

This bill makes a very small technical change that is so important. It is called the Child Support Assistance Act, H.R. 2091.

I ask everybody on this committee to stand up and support an opportunity to help our kids.

the CFTC's proposal unduly focuses on 'limiting the activity of commercials in hedging in the markets,' which in turn increases the risk of pricing commodities.

Congress intended that position limits target those who engage in 'excessive speculation,' while leaving hedgers to their task of reducing risk in their businesses.

the CFTC has not put forward any reasonable explanation for not including historically accepted transactions as bona fide hedges under the proposed rule.

What are your plans to follow up and ensure that the hedging needs of end-users are not severely constrained?

Its actions have demonstrated a lack of transparency and a lack of accountability.

Consumer protection must be done in a smart, tailored, and politically neutral manner.