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Credit union advocates from around the country are hiking Capitol Hill as part of the 2024 Congressional Caucus, meeting directly with members of Congress as they return from the summer recess. Leagues and credit unions are hosting members of Congress and their staff during one-on-one meetings and group events, along with regulatory visits. Federal lawmakers …

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Activating members and staff in grassroots advocacy is a challenge faced by credit unions everywhere.  Credit unions serving members in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas shared their successful engagement efforts in breakout sessions led by America’s Credit Unions Head of Grassroots Andy Dennis during the 2024 Congressional Caucus Monday and Tuesday.   Visions …

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Credit union leaders from across the country kicked off what America’s Credit Unions Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt called “our chance to really hone in on our message for policymakers” as hundreds convened Monday for the 2024 Congressional Caucus. Brian Schools, chair of the America’s Credit Unions Transition Board—and president/CEO of Chartway Credit Union—encouraged credit …

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Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan shared stories about politics and gave advice on effective advocacy as someone who has moved things forward in D.C. with credit union leaders Monday. Ryan opened up America’s Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus in a fireside chat with America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle, who served alongside him in …

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NCUA Chairman Todd Harper answered questions from America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle—and attendees— during Monday’s Congressional Caucus. Harper shared his views on several NCUA priorities, including NCUA’s latest collection of overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees information on the call report for credit unions with more than $1 billion in assets.  Harper said he …

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America’s Credit Unions encourages credit unions to reach out to their state Leagues and the America’s Credit Unions Advocacy Team for assistance in arranging meetings with lawmakers and access to advocacy resources amid the August recess. Having lawmakers back home provides credit union advocates with opportunities to meet with key decision-makers and address issues of concern face-to-face …

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Paul Ryan, 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2015-2019) and 2012 Vice Presidential candidate, will be the opening keynote speaker at America’s Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus. The event will be held from September 8-11 in Washington, D.C., providing credit union professionals the opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers.  Ryan will participate in a …

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