Leagues work to advance our movement

The CUNA-League system is unparalleled in our ability to get results for our members through bold, fierce, 360-degree advocacy.

The success of our system is only possible because of the incredible work our Leagues do every day. Just look at what they’ve been able to accomplish recently:?

• Get bills signed into law. In recent weeks we’ve seen governors sign bills in South Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania,?Michigan, Maryland, and Illinois. These wins make it easier for credit unions to operate and serve members in their states.?
• Engage with policymakers. Last Friday the MD|DC Credit Union Association conducted an in-person roundtable discussion with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra. The director has stated he wants to engage more with community-based financial institutions, and he spent last Friday talking to credit union leaders.
• Thought leadership. League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates President Samantha Beeler wrote a great article in The Capitolist about how any additional interchange regulations would harm credit unions and consumers.

Each of these furthers our advocacy work and shows how Leagues champion their credit unions, so credit unions can be there for their members.

Thanks for all the great work.?

House Committee passes remote online notary bill

The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the CUNA and League-supported Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act by a 56-0 vote Wednesday. CUNA and Leagues have worked hard to get this bill moving, which would authorize the use of remote online notarization and has strong bipartisan support.

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Glasgow hosts World Credit Union Conference

The World Council of Credit Unions held a successful World Credit Union Conference this week in Glasgow, Scotland. CUNA’s EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan attended the event and said it was a great showcase for the power of the international credit union movement. Congratulations to California and Nevada Credit Union League President/CEO Diana Dykstra, who was named the new board chair for the World Council!

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Enhance your leaders’ meeting-facilitation skills

Help your team leaders develop the skills to lead engaging and exciting learning events at CUNA Certified Credit Union Facilitator School, scheduled for Oct. 1-2 in San Diego. This school is designed for anyone who wants to take the next step in leading groups in successful conversations or learning experiences.

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Montana’s Credit Unions support employees hit by flooding?

Shout out to Montana’s Credit Unions for supporting several credit union employees whose homes were damaged by recent flooding in south central Montana. The League requested funds from the National Credit Union Foundation’s CUAid program, which raises and distributes funds to credit union staff affected by natural disasters.

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CUAC applications due July 24

Credit union leaders interested in serving on the CFPB’s Credit Union Advisory Council have through Sunday, July 24, to apply. The council provides the Bureau with credit union perspectives, insights, and data to help inform the Bureau’s policy development, rulemaking, and more.

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More from 360-degree advocacy

• The House passed a “minibus” appropriations bill with funding for the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and NCUA’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.
• CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak and Ohio Credit Union League Chief Advocacy Officer Emily Leite had a great discussion on the importance of field of membership modernization in this week’s CUNA News Podcast.
• Five credit union supporters won in Maryland’s primary elections Tuesday.
• We wrote to the House Financial Services Committee on how credit unions are integral to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s mission.?
• The NCUA finalized its asset threshold supervision rule and issued a cyber incident reporting proposal at its Thursday meeting.