This week: NAFCU advocacy on Hill continues; meets on faster payments, CECL

With midterm elections just over a week away, the House and Senate remain out of session. NAFCU’s award-winning advocacy team is still active on Capitol Hill on top industry issues including relief under the Bank Secrecy Act, data security and NCUA’s risk-based capital (RBC) rule.

NAFCU is encouraging credit unions to reach out to their congressional members and candidates on these issues; NAFCU’s website has resources readily available and its Grassroots Action Center has lawmakers’ contact information accessible. Credit unions can also learn more about what to expect Nov. 6 with this Q&A with NAFCU Director of Political Affairs Chad Adams.

In addition to advocacy with lawmakers, NAFCU will be representing credit unions’ interests at various meetings this week:

 

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