Paul Ryan, 54th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2015-2019) and 2012 Vice Presidential candidate, will be the opening keynote speaker at America’s Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus. The event will be held from September 8-11 in Washington, D.C., providing credit union professionals the opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers.
Ryan will participate in a “fireside chat” with Jim Nussle, president / CEO of America’s Credit Unions. Ryan and Nussle served in the House together from 1999 to 2007. The discussion will explore how credit unions navigate today’s political landscape as we head into another important and unprecedented general election.
“Having Speaker Ryan join us offers a unique perspective on today’s political environment as this year’s unprecedented general elections comes to a close, and its implications for America’s Credit Unions job number one of advocating for the credit union industry,” Nussle said. “We look forward to an engaging and insightful discussion that will benefit all attendees.”
Ryan has a seasoned history in politics and lawmaking including a 20-year career representing Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, serving as Speaker of the House from 2015 to 2019, and running on the 2012 general election ballot as Vice President. He led efforts to reform the nation’s tax code, rebuild national defense, and promote economic opportunity. He previously chaired the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee. Ryan currently serves as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame and is a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Additionally, he is involved in various organizations, including the American Idea Foundation and Solamere Capital.
This year’s event is the first Congressional Caucus organized under the new banner of America's Credit Unions, formed via the merger of National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) and Credit Union National Association (CUNA). Held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, the event will feature discussions on key legislative and regulatory issues affecting credit unions, providing a platform for advocacy and dialogue.
For more information and to register, visit the America’s Credit Unions Congressional Caucus page.