WASHINGTON–Credit Union House on Capitol Hill, which CUNA calls the credit union “home away from home” in Washington, D.C., is marking its 20th anniversary.
Opened in 2001, Credit Union House was championed by former CUNA CEO Dan Mica, who said he was inspired by Florida House on Capitol Hill. Mica had previously served as a member of Congress representing Florida. Credit Union House is located at 403 C St NE, and is just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. Its opening has led to a number of similar houses near state capitols.
“Credit Union House was built by and for the credit union movement with the intent to visibly increase political involvement at the national level,” said Sue McCue, CU House managing director. “The facility is a convenient, permanent venue on Capitol Hill where CUNA, league and credit union representatives meet to discuss strategies, plan Hill meetings and share feedback from Congressional visits.”
CUNA described CU House is a “place where the future of the movement is influenced and shaped through CUNA-league system collaboration. Its location on Capitol Hill makes it a prime meeting space.
‘Powerful Advocacy Tool’
“Over the years, CU House has evolved into a powerful advocacy tool. Advocates are able to build relationships with members of Congress, federal regulators and other elected officials in a unique way, in an impressive space that is essentially ‘all credit union, all the time’,” CUNA said. In a city known for monuments, I think it’s significant that our movement can point to its very own landmark, right in our nation’s capital.”
CUNA said it welcomes contributions to help keep Credit Union House operating.