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Berger in CUInsight: NAFCU’s relationship-building secures CUs’ ‘seat at the table’
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger, in a new CUInsight op-ed, details how the association’s advocacy team builds relationships in Washington, D.C., to secure “the credit union industry’s seat at the table.” Many of the lawmakers who champion credit union and NAFCU issues are in key positions this legislative session.
“In a divided Congress – with slim majorities, no less – finding issues with bipartisan support that lawmakers from both sides of the aisle can get behind will be important to pass any legislation,” Berger writes. “For credit unions, the 118th Congress is a legislative environment we want to advocate in: Our industry’s mission of putting people first means that many of our priorities have a broad base of support, and any contentious bills that could hurt the industry will be hard to get through both chambers.”
Berger highlights a few representatives and senators who will play important roles in shaping the future of financial services through their leadership positions, and what issues and priorities NAFCU expects them to pursue.
“NAFCU will work daily on behalf of credit unions to ensure you have a legislative and regulatory environment that allows you to grow, innovate, and compete so, in turn, your members achieve the financial independence they deserve,” Berger concludes.
As the new congressional session gets underway, credit unions are encouraged to use NAFCU’s Grassroots Action Center to stay informed of legislative issues and communicate with lawmakers; the association’s 2023 priorities will direct its advocacy efforts.
Stay tuned to NAFCU Today for the latest out of Washington.