WASHINGTON–Both the House and the Senate are back in session this week, with the House considering several pieces of legislation of interest to credit unions.
The Senate is primarily focused on nomination hearings. Several hearings are also getting attention from CUs this week.
Among the bills credit unions will be watching, according to CUNA’s chief advocacy officer, Ryan Donovan, is HR 1799, the PPP Extension Act, which would extend until June 30. CUNA said it supports the bill.
Hearings of interest to credit unions include:
Today
Senate Banking Committee: “Home Equals Life: the State of Housing in America
Wednesday
House Financial Services Committee: Virtual Hearing - Game Stopped? Who Wins and Loses When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide, Part II
Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship: PPP Performance: Impact & Next Steps
Thursday
House Financial Services Committee: Virtual Hearing - By the Numbers: How Diversity Data Can Measure Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Senate Banking Committee: 21st Century Economy: Protecting the Financial System from Risks Associated with Climate Change