The Virginia Credit Union League and member credit unions met with more than 60 federal and state lawmakers and candidates in  a series of legislative events across the Commonwealth this summer in preparation for Congress’s September return to Washington and Virginia's election season.

GoWest Credit Union Association and its member credit union advocates met with Senators and Congressional representatives throughout the August recess in their home districts across all six states represented by the association – Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

With the Senate in Washington, D.C., this week and the House scheduled to return next week, CUNA sent its final recess message to all members of Congress Tuesday encouraging opposition to the big box interchange bill and support for field of membership modernization. 

The Carolinas Credit Union League and representatives of more than 20 credit unions capitalized on the August congressional in-district work period, connecting locally with ten members of Congress and two legislative staffers on priorities affecting service to consumers and their financial well-being.

Credit unions remain focused on the people they serve, CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Federal Government Affairs Jason Stverak wrote to members of Congress Wednesday. CUNA Board Chair—and CommunityAmerica Credit Union CEO—Lisa Ginter was featured in a video included with the message.

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Credit union advocates welcomed lawmakers for meetings during the August recess.

It’s time to update the Federal Credit Union Act and allow credit unions to broaden their fields of membership to promote financial inclusion, CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Federal Government Affairs Jason Stverak wrote to members of Congress Tuesday.