S. 3471 · 110th Congress

A bill to prohibit government-sponsored enterprises from making lobbying expenditures, political contributions, or other certain contributions.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jim DeMint
Introduced
2008-09-11
Latest action
2008-09-11 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Prohibits the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and their affiliates from making: (1) lobbying expenditures; (2) political contributions; or (3) contributions to any nonprofit tax-exempt organization.

Declares that violating this Act shall constitute violation of federal law limiting the use of appropriated funds to influence certain federal contracting and financial transactions (thus, imposing the same penalties).