An “Advocacy Army” of CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference attendees descended on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to tell the credit union story to national lawmakers.

On the top of their priority list was the easing the regulatory burden for small financial institutions and protecting the credit union tax status.

Hike the Hill is an annual GAC tradition, and a vital credit union responsibility. Credit union leaders meet with lawmakers from their respective states to communicate legislative priorities and build on already strong relationships with Washington legislators.

Wednesday’s Hike followed a week in which GAC attendees heard a slate of speakers that included former President George W. Bush and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Mick Mulvaney.

Here’s a social media rundown of this week's action on the Hill.

 

Hey that's me! Ready for our visit with Congressman Palazzo. -CH #CrashtheGAC18 #CUNAGAC #CrasherFam @CUNA @Ms_Chartley @FileneResearch @CUNAAdvocacy

A post shared by The Cooperative Trust (@trustdotcoop) on Feb 28, 2018 at 11:57am PST

Thank you @RepRodBlum for meeting with leaders from #IowaCreditUnions yesterday and discussing the importance of #RegRelief and protection of senior members! #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/NZiT1basvj

— Iowa CU League (@icul) February 28, 2018

A post shared by LGE Community Credit Union (@lgeccu) on Feb 28, 2018 at 8:09am PST

Excellent dialogue with Rep. Faso at the #CUNAGAC. @CUNA @NYCUAtweets pic.twitter.com/gyYZCry013

— Ron McLean (@RonMcLean2) February 28, 2018

Great to meet with @SenatorBaldwin. Thank you for your support of Wisconsin credit unions. #CUNAGAC #CUdifference @Royal_CU @WICULeague pic.twitter.com/CJIaGfi0rW

— Jennifer McHugh (@JenMcCU) February 28, 2018

A post shared by Cu_Diva (@cu_diva) on Feb 28, 2018 at 6:51am PST

CU delegates from NM taking part in "Hike the Hill," as part of the CUNAGAC. While visiting today, NM representatives worked to promote the #CUDifference - From GCU: Staff Member Antoinette, President/CEO Winona, and Supervisory Committee Officials Donna, John, and Mike. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/REVzStPspT

— GuadalupeCreditUnion (@GuadalupeCU_NM) February 28, 2018

Sometimes you have to do your meeting in the hallway. Thanks to @CharlieCrist’s team for meeting with us during the #CUNAGAC2018 pic.twitter.com/scTCwRxbiY

— FL Credit Union Assn (@FLCreditUnions) February 28, 2018

A big thank you to @SenatorCardin for taking the time to meet and discuss important issues to credit unions and their members! His support is greatly appreciated! @MDDCCUA @CUNAadvocacy #CUNAGAC #credituniondifference pic.twitter.com/qYxAwgqXsf

— John Bratsakis (@johnbratsakis) February 28, 2018

Enough said. #CUNAGAC @NWCUA pic.twitter.com/5Rip1erH6Q

— Carmen Vigil (@cmvigil_nw) February 27, 2018

 

The @mazumacu team meets with Senator Roy Blunt to thank him for supporting Credit Union Members #cunagac #commonsenseregulation

A post shared by Cu_Diva (@cu_diva) on Feb 28, 2018 at 6:51am PST

Ready to Hike the Hill @CUNA #CUNAGAC and share the #credituniondifference pic.twitter.com/zBadlJTPeB

— MD|DC CUA (@MDDCCUA) February 28, 2018

Over 5,200 credit union professionals and volunteers will visit with our elected officials to inform about the economic impact of credit unions across the country and to encourage a Yes! on S. 2155. Americans Choose Credit Unions as their Best Financial Partner! #CUNAGAC @CUNA pic.twitter.com/o6uf15inDf

— Bill Peters (@wmcpeters) February 28, 2018

Thank you @RepRickLarsen for meeting with credit unions from the 2nd Dist. @NorthCoastCU @NWCUA @CUNA pic.twitter.com/xW2lapOJcx

— Thomas Boucher (@NW_Politics) February 28, 2018

Thank you to @RepWilson’s team for meeting with our credit union advocates today. She’s always been a great supporter! #CUNAGAC2018 pic.twitter.com/nWyhtt5zrc

— FL Credit Union Assn (@FLCreditUnions) February 28, 2018

 

How could #WeAreOCUL top the great week Ohio’s credit unions have had propelling the #CUmovement forward at #CUNAGAC? A tour of the historic East Wing of the #WhiteHouse is a great start before heading off to Capitol Hill. #LeagueForYou #BetterTogether #AdvocacyInAction

A post shared by Ohio Credit Union League (@weareocul) on Feb 28, 2018 at 11:21am PST