WASHINGTON—Another credit union supporter in Congress has announced he will not seek reelection.
Rep. John Katko (R-NY) said he plans to make his current term his final one. Katko was first elected in 2014, and has been a “strong credit union champion throughout his time in Congress,” according to CUNA.
He is the current ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee.
“We thank Rep. Katko for always having an open door and willingness to listen to credit unions during his time in Congress,” said CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle. “We wish him and his family and friends the best going forward.”
In September, Katko participated in an announcement that more than $1.2 million in funding from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund would go to Empower FCU and Cooperative FCU in Syracuse, N.Y.
Credit unions, said Katko, “serve as a primary access point to a wide range of financial services for many individuals and small businesses in our community.”