"Congress" Blog Posts
- Divided US Government Would Shape Recession Response
- 1,000 Emails to Lawmakers in the Past Month in Opposition to Interchange Bill
- 2 Trade Groups Call for ‘Clean’ NDAA, With No Language Related to Credit Cards, NCUA Oversight of Third Parties
- An Early Win on IRS Reporting Requirements, But CUs' Engagement Still Critical as Fight Continues!
- As Election Day for 4th Congressional District Seat Nears, CUs, League Meet with McClellan
- As House Readies for Election of New Speaker, CUs Urged to Maintain Efforts to Fight Interchange Bill
- Bank Groups Demand Oversight Hearing on NCUA
- CFPB Has Missed Opportunities to Leverage Credit Union Mission
- CFPB in the Supreme Court: Oral Arguments
- Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Measure Averting Shutdown
- Congress Votes to Avert Government Shutdown
- Congresswoman-Elect McClellan to Be Sworn in Today; League Attending Ceremony
- Cortez Masto Wins in Nevada; Democrats Hold Onto Senate
- Credit Union Champions Victorious in Tuesday’s Mid-Terms
- Credit Unions Join League for Virtual Meeting with Congresswoman Spanberger
- Credit Unions Should Be Enabled to Provide Digital Asset Services
- Credit Unions Support 49th Running of Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
- Credit Unions, League Host Meeting With Longtime CU Champion Rep. Gerry Connolly
- Credit Unions: What Are Your Plans to Assist Members In the Event of Government Shutdown?
- CU-, League-Opposed Interchange Bill Reintroduced in Congress; Contact Your Lawmakers Now!
- CU-Opposed Legislation Remains a Threat as Congress Faces New Deadline on Government Funding Measures
- CU-Supported Member Governance Bill Passes Committee
- CUNA Releases Post-Election Analysis, Resources
- CUNA Supports Long-Term Authorization of National Flood Insurance Program
- CUNA Writes HFSC Seeking Consumer Protections Related to Digital Currencies; Opportunities for CUs, FIs to Offer Digital Asset-Related Services
- CURRENT Newsletter | October 10, 2023
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- CURRENT Newsletter | October 3, 2023
- CURRENT Newsletter | September 1, 2023
- CURRENT Newsletter | September 12, 2023
- CURRENT Newsletter | September 22, 2023
- CURRENT Newsletter | September 29, 2023
- CUs Host Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg Lawmakers at Aug. 17 Reception
- CUs Must Have Parity with Banks in Deposit Reform Legislation
- CUs, League 'Hiking The Hill' in Support of Legislative Agenda
- CUs, League Hold Virtual Meeting with Rep. Wittman; Bank Branches on Military Bases, Interchange Among Key Topics
- CUs, League Host 15 Lawmakers, Candidates at NoVA-Area Legislative Reception
- CUs, League Host Lawmakers, Officials at Legislative Reception in Harrisonburg
- CUs, League Hosting Legislative Receptions
- CUs, League Meet In Washington with Offices of Reps. Wittman, Kiggans, Beyer
- CUs, League Meet with Congressman Cline
- CUs, League Meet with Congressman Good; Key State Lawmakers Sen. Newman, Del. Byron
- CUs, League Set to Meet with Congressional Delegation as Part of Advocacy Efforts at GAC
- DCUC Responds to Planned DoD Study of Financial Institutions on Military Bases
- Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House with Broad Bipartisan Support, But Virginia Delegation Splits on Vote
- Divided Government to Benefit Credit Unions
- Expanded IRS Reporting Could Lead to ‘Serious Negative Consequences’
- Expanding FOM Would Leverage Success of CU Model
- GAO Report Notes NCUA's Need to Strengthen Oversight
- Gridlock, Dysfunction Hit Redistricting Commission
- HCFS Announces Updates to March Committee Schedule
- Here’s How the Court Will Draw Virginia’s New Political Districts
- House Bill Introduced to Prohibit Increased IRS Reporting
- House Financial Services Subcommittees Holding Three Hearings This Week
- House Republicans to CFPB’s Chopra: Watch Out
- House ‘Minibus’ Vote, FHFA Oversight Hearing This Week
- In a Positive Development for CUs, White House Framework Omits IRS Reporting Proposal
- In Parting Swipe at the CFPB, Toomey Proposes Appropriations Process for Agency's Funding
- Increased IRS Reporting ‘Risky and Unnecessary’ for Consumers
- Interchange Legislation: Write Your Lawmakers; Urge Them to Oppose H.R.3881 and S.1838
- IRS Reporting Provisions Not Included in Reconciliation Legislation
- IRS Reporting Requirements: Measure Dropped From Budget Reconciliation Package, But CUs Should Continue Messages to Congress
- IRS Reporting Requirements: We Urgently Need You to Keep Up Contacts to Congress
- Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Special Assistance for Members Furloughed in the Event of a Federal Government Shutdown
- Lawmakers Clash Over Government's Role in Preserving Cash
- Lawmakers Try Again to Solve CDFI Liquidity Crunch
- League Amps Up Urgent Call to Lawmakers to Avoid Government Shutdown
- League Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Rep. Jennifer McClellan
- League Calls Every Member of Virginia Congressional Delegation; Urges Speedy Resolution to Debt Ceiling Issue
- League Closely Watching Lawmakers' Review of Recent Bank Failures
- League Congratulates Congresswoman-Elect Jennifer McClellan on Historic Win
- League Congratulates State Sen. McClellan on Winning Democratic Primary in 4th Congressional District Race
- League Continues Outreach to Lawmakers on Looming Federal Government Shutdown
- League Hosting Legislative Receptions in Richmond, Roanoke, Waynesboro, Hampton Roads in August; Register Now
- League Legislative Receptions in Roanoke, Richmond Draw Dozens of Lawmakers, 100 CU Champions
- League Notes Eventful Week in Advocacy; Urges CUs to Keep Up Efforts on Interchange
- League Praises House Committee Passage of CFPB Reforms
- League Preparing for Likely Reintroduction of Interchange Legislation
- League President/CEO Carrie Hunt Featured in Podcast on State Vs Federal Advocacy
- League Thanks Sen. Warner, Colleagues for Reintroducing Bill to Boost Economic Growth in Underserved, Low-Income Communities
- League Urges Rep. Good to Reconsider Support of Interchange Legislation; Communicates CUs Grave Concerns with Bill
- League Watching Debt Ceiling Fight with Keen Interest Given Threat to Economy
- League Writes Treasury on Issues with Expanded IRS Reporting Requirements
- League's NoVA-Area Legislative Reception Draws 12 Federal, State Lawmakers
- League, CU Representatives Meet with Rep. Luria on IRS Reporting Requirements, Interchange Issues
- League, CU Reps Attend Events in Washington as 118th Congress Begins
- League, CUs Meet with Congresswoman Elaine Luria
- League, CUs Meet with Sen. Warner, Offices of Other Lawmakers as ‘Hike The Hill’ Efforts Continue
- League, CUs Ready to Work with Congressional Delegation as Coming Session Brings Republican-Led House, Democrat-Controlled Senate
- League, CUs Wrap Up Busy Week of Advocacy
- Leagues, CUNA and NAFCU File Brief with U.S. Supreme Court on CFPB’s Leadership, Funding Structures
- League’s Advocacy Work Hits High Gear as We Ready for New Congress, General Assembly
- Legislation Would Help CUs Close Economic Disparities
- New Bill Aims To Give Big Tech Its Own Regulator
- Pelosi Says Expanded IRS Reporting Will Be in Final House Bill
- Pelosi Steps Down as House Democratic Leader
- Registration Open for 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference
- Regulatory Compliance Weekly Roundup: Aug. 25, 2023
- Rep. Perlmutter Announces Not Seeking Re-Election; Championed Cannabis Banking, CU Bills
- Reps Introduce Bipartisan FCU Act Update
- Republicans Again Nominate Leon Benjamin in 4th Congressional District
- Republicans Preview Harsh Oversight of CFPB's Chopra in Next Congress
- SAFE Banking Act Successfully Added to House NDAA; Would Address Banking Needs of Legitimate Marijuana Businesses
- Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block IRS Snooping Proposal
- Senate Build Back Better Act Omits IRS Reporting Provision
- Senate Moves Ahead on Short-Term Spending Bill
- Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Government Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
- State Supreme Court Finalizes Legislative Districts
- Ted Cruz Intro’s Bill to Prohibit Federal Reserve from Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency
- This Week: Lawmakers Discuss DEI Package, NAFCU-Sought FOM Bill, Overdraft Fees, More
- Trades, Business Groups Ask Biden to Drop Proposal to Expand IRS Reporting Requirements
- U.S. Begins ‘Extraordinary’ Steps to Avoid Debt Ceiling
- Upcoming Legislative Receptions: Join Us in Roanoke, Richmond & NoVA
- US House Lawmakers Seek Info on Energy Impacts of Cryptocurrency Mining
- Virginia CU Advocates Reach Congressional Delegation Through ‘Hike The Hill,’ Summer Legislative Events
- Virginia Reps Among 200-Plus Members of Congress Opposing Expanded IRS Reporting Requirements
- Virginia's Credit Union Advocates to Gather in Washington at 2023 CUNA GAC
- Virginia's Luria Among Candidates Garnering Support from CUNA, CULAC's $2.5M Spend on Campaign Ads
- Virginia's Redistricting Commission May Fail to Redraw Congressional District Map
- Waters Announces Financial Services Committee Schedule for September
- What the End of ‘Chevron Deference’ Could Mean for Banks
- With Shutdown Looming, League Monitors Situation in Washington
- Your League Wants to Know: How Will You Assist Members In the Event of Government Shutdown?
- ‘Archaic’ Restrictions Prevent CUs from Empowering Rural Communities