LIMITED SIGNATORY POWER



By this Limited Signatory Power the undersigned authorizes and designates each
of Beth Wilkinson, Scott Lesmes and Christine Reddy 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 Beth Wilkinson, Scott Lesmes and
Christine Reddy to execute and file on behalf of the undersigned a Form ID, and
any amendments thereto, to facilitate the foregoing.  The authority of Beth
Wilkinson, Scott Lesmes and Christine Reddy 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 Beth Wilkinson, Scott Lesmes and Christine Reddy 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.



Signed:	/s/ Brenda J. Gaines


Name:	Brenda J. Gaines


Date:	September 18, 2006