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In just one week, NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger and senior leaders of the association's award-winning advocacy team will give members an update on key credit union issues, including NAFCU's efforts on Capitol Hill to ensure a provision that could allow banks to receive free rent on military bases is not included in the final FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.

The association has actively opposed the provision – which was included in the Senate-passed version of the bill – sending letters prior to committee markups to express credit unions' concerns and working to educate those on the full conference committee on how credit unions would be disadvantaged by it. Recently, NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler called on credit unions to join the association's advocacy and urge their representatives and senators to oppose the provision; NAFCU's Grassroots Action Center has more information available and allows credit unions to contact their lawmakers directly.

The team will also update members on ongoing regulatory and legislative efforts that will impact credit unions and recent meetings with Federal Reserve Bank Presidents.

NAFCU's member call-in – slated for 4 p.m. Eastern Oct. 15 – is provided as a free member-only benefit, but registration is required. Members can submit questions in advance during the registration process, or live during the Q&A portion of the call.

Berger will be joined in the call by Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel Carrie Hunt, Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Brandy Bruyere, Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long, Director of Regulatory Affairs Ann Kossachev and Director of Political Affairs Chad Adams. NAFCU Senior Member Experience Strategist Allyson Browning will also join the call to expand on her new role.