WASHINGTON--America’s Credit Unions will host its 2026 Congressional Caucus in Washington, Sept. 14 -15 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, bringing together credit union executives, communicators, and system advocates to engage directly with congressional leaders and administration officials.
The annual event connects credit union leaders with national policymakers at a pivotal juncture in the legislative calendar, providing attendees with direct insight into legislative and regulatory developments while advancing the credit union movement's policy priorities on Capitol Hill. Speaking at this year's event:
- Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC): Senator Scott has championed key pro-credit union legislation, including the Credit Union Board Modernization Act, and has backed credit union access to local small business lending and serving our nation's servicemembers. Having previously served on a credit union board, Senator Scott understands the impact credit unions have on people and communities, ACU noted.
- House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA): Representative Clark serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is the second-ranking member of Democratic Leadership in the House. America’s Credit Unions has worked with Whip Clark to ensure credit union priorities, such as the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and Community Development Revolving Loan Fund, are appropriately funded to support investment and development in underserved communities, ACU noted.
Throughout the conference, attendees will discuss key issues concerning the industry, including interchange fee regulations, digital assets, credit cards and rate caps, affordability, and lending and investment authorities. The program features discussions with key policymakers, and political strategists.