LIMITED SIGNATORY POWER


By this Limited Signatory Power the undersigned authorizes
and designates each of Suzanne A. Barr, Judith C. Dunn,
Stephen H. McElhennon, Veronique K. Fine and Te-Mika S. Williams,
each with full power of substitution,to execute and file on behalf
of the undersigned all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any exhibits,
attachments and amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be
required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a
result of the undersigned's ownership of or transactions
in securities of Fannie Mae.  The undersigned further authorizes
and designates each of Suzanne A. Barr, Judith C. Dunn,
Stephen H. McElhennon, Veronique K. Fine and Te-Mika S. Williams
to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned a Form ID, and
any amendments thereto, to facilitate the foregoing.  The authority
of Suzanne A. Barr, Judith C. Dunn, Stephen H. McElhennon,
Veronique K. Fine and Te-Mika S. Williams under this Limited
Signatory Power shall continue until the undersigned is no longer
required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to his or her
ownership of or transactions in securities of Fannie Mae, unless
earlier revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that
Suzanne A. Barr, Judith C. Dunn, Stephen H. McElhennon,
Veronique K. Fine and Te-Mika S. Williams are not assuming, nor
is Fannie Mae assuming, any of the undersigned's responsibilities
to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 or otherwise comply with any related laws
or regulations.

This Limited Signatory Power revokes any Signatory Power or Power
of Attorney the undersigned has previously signed with respect to
Forms 3, 4 and 5, and Form IDs, that the undersigned may be required
to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the
undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of Fannie Mae.



Date: January 27,2010	Signed: /s/ David C. Hisey