Federal Advocacy
Congressional Research Service Outlines Consequences of CCCA
Even Congress’ own independent research and analysis entity thinks Interchange legislation is a bad idea for consumers.
Calling all Advocates! Hit the Ground Running in 2024
We hope to see you at your state’s Day at the Capitol and at the GAC.
Oregon Credit Union Leaders, GoWest, Report Excellent Roundtable with Rep. Andrea Salinas
Credit union advocates take every possible opportunity to meet with federal elected officials in their home district.
GoWest Reviews Treasury’s New CDFI Certification Application
GoWest’s Sharee Adkins, Chief Impact Officer, and Ryan Fitzgerald, SVP, Advocacy, share high level details and timelines, while continuing to advocate for CDFI credit unions.
Director Chopra to appear before House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking this week
His testimony coincides with a House Resolution vote expressing Congressional disapproval of the Bureau’s Business Lending Data Collection Rule.
Thankful for Extended Deadlines. There’s Still Time to Crash the CUNA GAC!
Calling all young professionals with a passion for advocacy. The deadline is extended until Nov. 26.
Real Time Hike the Hill Updates: GoWest Testifies at NCUA Budget Hearing; Questions Proposed Increases
Members of the GoWest Fall Hike the Hill delegation accompanied John Trull to help deliver credit unions’ position encouraging sound budgetary stewardship.
Real-time Updates from Hike the Hill: Bill to Avert Shutdown Headed for Biden’s Desk
Legislation averting shutdown heads for President’s desk, roundtable with Senate Banking member Lummis, more Hill meetings, and NCUA testimony will headline Thursday.
GoWest Advocates are on the Hill at a Historic Time
As Congress works to avert a government shutdown, a team of CU advocates is on hand for the Fall Hike the Hill. Read more about their very productive schedule.
Setting the Record Straight After a Bank Attack: Naming Rights Partnerships Help Communities.
Credit unions and your GoWest advocacy team won’t sit still when the banks lob unprovoked, misinformed attacks on credit unions. Read more about a recent Op-Ed published in collaboration with AZ CUs and GoWest.
Apply Now! Slots Still Open for Young Professionals to Crash the CUNA GAC
Crashers have until Nov. 20 to complete their applications. Get a front row seat to see Congress in action.
GoWest Analysis of FHFA’s Review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
In collaboration with member credit unions, GoWest was proactively providing input during the year-long review of the FHLBank System.
GoWest’s Congressional Delegation Will Look Different in 2024
Two Congressional Representatives from the GoWest region announced this week that they will not seek reelection.
WATCH: GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald Discusses Federal Credit Union Act Modernization at MAXX
GoWest’s Ryan Fitzgerald SVP, Advocacy joined the conversation at MAXX in the CU Broadcast Studio Lounge to discuss the Federal […]
WATCH: GoWest’s Jennifer Wagner Outlines Hyper-Local Advocacy from MAXX
While advocacy is job one and something credit union champions do every day of the year, advocacy season amps up […]
WATCH: Credit Unions Honored for Advocacy
Two credit unions from each GoWest state were recognized at MAXX Convention last week for their dedication to advocacy.
WATCH: Cathy McMorris Rodgers Shares Focus on Data Security, Compliance with MAXX Attendees
McMorris Rodgers supports a CU advocacy ask for one national data security standard.
Advocacy Thought Leaders Already at the Table at MAXX
“Everything that moves good policy forward starts with this process.”
Advocacy Opportunities Abound at MAXX
From the mainstage to breakout sessions and roundtables, there’s something for the CU advocate in all of us at MAXX.
No Government Shutdown – For Now
Eleventh hour legislation gives the House and Senate 45 days to finish their legislative work but against that backdrop, a battle for the House Speaker’s gavel has ignited.