Equal Opportunity in Contracting
In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA). In part, HERA is aimed at promoting equal opportunity in contracting as suppliers to entities like Fannie Mae.
No Unlawful Discrimination in Contracting Opportunity
Fannie Mae is committed to equal contracting opportunity for interested suppliers, in its contracting with financial institutions, investment banking firms, investment consultants or advisors, financial services entities, mortgage banking firms, asset management entities, underwriters, accountants, brokers, broker-dealers, and providers of legal services, among others.
No Reprisal or Retaliation
Fannie Mae prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any individual who reports or files a complaint relating to unlawful discrimination in the contracting process, or who participates in or cooperates with an investigation into such allegation(s). If you believe that a violation has occurred, or if someone has reported a violation to you, you should promptly notify the Supplier Diversity team by:
Sending an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- Complainant’s name and company
- Complainant’s email address
- Complainant’s phone number
- Bidding Identification Number (RFx, if applicable)
- Name of supplier in question and type of business
- Reason for complaint
- Brief description of complaint
- Any supporting documentation
If you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit your complaint via the Compliance & Ethics phone line, 1-888-FM-ETHICS phone line.
All complaints will be reviewed and investigated. Upon completion of the investigation, a response will be provided.
