Advocacy on the Move
Grassroots Response: IRS Reporting Requirement Proposal
A recent IRS data collection proposal taken up in the Reconciliation package in congress has brought us yet another opportunity to show up and make our collective voices heard.
Senator Crapo Holds Roundtable Discussion on Proposed IRS Data Collection
Idaho credit union leaders joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and other stakeholders for a roundtable discussion Tuesday, Oct. 12
McGeachin’s Political Gamesmanship Continues in Idaho
If you have been watching the news over this past week, you know there has been quite a potentially high-stakes political tennis match between Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin.
Congress Avoids a Shutdown Through December 3rd & IRS Data Collection Threat Continues
President Biden has signed a continuing resolution “CR” to fund the government through December 3rd, allowing negotiations to continue on major legislative pieces of his policy agenda.
Congressional Update on Potential Shutdown & IRS Data Collection
As credit union advocates hold the last few meetings with the delegation as part of the most recent Hike at Home there are a number of important issues facing Congress.
Oregon State Legislation Special Session Update
The Oregon Legislature went into a special session on Monday, September 20th with the primary goal of approving the new Congressional and Legislative maps to send to Governor Brown. This “redistricting” session came after months of meetings and hours of public comment.
Chairwoman Cantwell Schedules First Privacy Hearing of this Congress
Senator Cantwell (D – WA) serves as the Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee. The hearing, is scheduled for next Wednesday and is titled “Protecting Consumer Privacy.”
Controversial IRS Provision Pulled from House Bill
The controversial IRS data collection provisions is not currently included in House language, which is a huge win for the robust credit union advocacy effort.
Remote Notary Amendment to the NDAA
Another key amendment for consideration on the National Defense Authorization Act this week is the Remote Online Notary.
SAFE Banking Act Added to the National Defense Authorization Act
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a large must pass bill that has been negotiated in the House and Senate Committees.
Senator Crapo Introduces Bill to Block IRS Overreach on Data Collection
Under the pretext of closing the “tax gap,” Democrats are seeking to increase IRS funding.
Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers Joins Letter Against IRS Proposal
The letter was signed by dozens of house members late last week.
Good News for Advocates Regarding NDAA Legislation
Samantha Beeler reports the Armed Services Committee markup is favorable to CUs thus far.
Action Alert: IRS Reporting Requirements Proposal
This effort is intended to improve taxpayer compliance and increase federal revenues by $463 billion over the next ten years.
August Virtual Hike Meetings
In focus for these meetings are the potential threats to the credit card interchange system being floated in the Senate.
Oregon Legislative Updates
The Oregon Legislature is on a fast track to finalize a redistricting bill by September 27th.
OR Legislators, Staff & Lobby Mourn Passing of Two
Rep. Gary Leif and community servant Lawanda Manning are missed by the Oregon Credit Union Movement.
How Northwest Credit Unions Moved the Needle in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
Collaboration is the backbone of the Credit Union Movement, especially when it comes to advocating to ensure the best possible operating environment for credit unions.
NCUA Announces Distribution of $865 Million to Members of Failed Corporate Credit Unions
The $865.5 million will be distributed to the capital account holders of the former Members United, Southwest Corporate, and U.S. Central Corporate credit Unions.
Oregon Legislature Adjourns; 2021 Session Saw Credit Union Wins
In an unprecedented session requiring mostly virtual connection, the advocacy agenda still moved forward.