Federal Advocacy
GoWest Congressional Leaders Rollout Data Privacy Package
Senator Cantwell and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers announced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that appears to address many of credit unions’ asks.
Congress Pushes Back on Regulators and Legal Settlement Impact on Interchange
GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald details a series of wins that will help credit unions build momentum against misguided legislation and regulatory overreach.
GoWest Files Comment Letter on CFPB Rule to Minimize Overdraft Fees
The letter reflects the input of GoWest member credit unions gathered during state GAC meetings and through other forms of outreach.
Pushing Back on NCUA Call Report Change
GoWest and member credit unions are letting NCUA know, in no uncertain terms, that this action is potentially harmful to CUs and their members.
Newest NCUA Board Member Otsuka Meets With GoWest Credit Unions
It was the first opportunity for Otsuka and GoWest credit unions to discuss key issues and opens the door for further discussions about key priorities.
Busy Day on Capitol Hill Caps off Exceptional Week in Washington
GoWest advocates were everywhere on Capitol Hill Wednesday as they sat down with legislators and key staff to talk about […]
Real-Time GAC Updates: What Wyden Said That Drew Thunderous Applause
The Senator reiterated a position he’s long held, that credit unions agree with.
GAC Real-Time Updates: Raising the Roof for CULAC
While meeting with Members of Congress this week, GAC attendees also contributed generously to CULAC.
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
GAC Real-Time Updates: Staking Six GoWest State Flags at the National Governmental Affairs Conference
Credit union leaders proudly carried the state flags from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to the GAC mainstage.
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region inducted to CU House Hall of Leaders
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region were among the sixteen credit union inductees to the Credit Union House […]
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership Copy
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
Advocating for Credit Unions Impacted by NCUA Call Report Change
Effective March 31st, credit unions with $1billion + will be required to report NSF and Overdraft fees as separate line items — a change not proactively communicated by NCUA.
“Partial” Govt. Shutdown Looms; GoWest has Resources for Credit Unions
GoWest has a resource center to help credit unions serve their members who may be impacted.
WATCH: GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald Reports from the Beltway on Advocacy Meetings
Ahead of the National Governmental Affairs Conference, Ryan is setting the stage for your legislative meetings.
Government Shutdown Averted, for Now
GoWest’s Madeline Robertson continues to monitor the situation and reports as of Thursday, Congress passed legislation continuing government funding until March.
A Deeper Dive into the CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Rule
GoWest will provide robust advocacy to ensure the impacts on credit unions and ultimately their members, are clearly understood.
GoWest Meets with Congressional Leaders and Candidate in Colorado
The early January meetings set the stage for the national Governmental Affairs Conference and the 2024 election cycle.
Recent Announcements Bring Significant Changes to Colorado’s Federal Delegation
Announcements of retirements, candidacy for other offices, and other strategic decisions by elected officials point to many new faces in Congress following this year’s elections.
Congressional Research Service Outlines Consequences of CCCA
Even Congress’ own independent research and analysis entity thinks Interchange legislation is a bad idea for consumers.