Historic legislation drove home the impact of grassroots advocacy on Capitol Hill.

CU CEO recalls last-minute change in vote that allowed the bill to get out of committee.

Truliant FCU, formerly AT&T Family CU, was at the center of the fight.

‘It was a wake-up call for credit unions to evolve politically and get active.’

‘We have to stay on guard and keep fighting to preserve our movement,’ says New York CU Association President/CEO William Mellin.

‘Member support was overwhelming.’

CU movement declared victory after 17 months of intense grassroots lobbying.

Credit unions saw an industry-changing victory 20 years ago with the passage of H.R. 1151, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote Monday, a win that demonstrated the credit union system is at its best when it works together.

Massive advocacy effort made CUs a major political force.