WASHINGTON – The League of Southeastern Credit Unions has named the 2022 lawmakers of the year across the three states it serves.
The Federal Advocacy Policy Committee voted to nominate Rep. David Scott (GA-13) as the 2022 Federal Lawmaker of the Year in Georgia, which was later approved by the LSCU Board of Directors. He was formally honored during CUNA’s GAC in Washington.
Scott serves as a Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee and a member of the Financial Services Committee. In these roles, Congressman Scott is able to make a tremendous impact for the constituents of Georgia.
“A tremendous advocate for credit unions, Congressman David Scott championed the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act in 2022, allowing federal credit unions to provide much needed capital to low income and distressed communities,” noted Patrick La Pine, CEO of LSCU & Affiliates. “Due to Congressman Scott’s efforts, this historic bill passed the House, marking the first time since 2008 that the House has passed field of membership reform through the Chamber. His commitment to supporting underserved communities and aligning with the credit union mission of ‘people helping people’ is why we have awarded Congressman Scott as our 2022 Federal Lawmaker of the Year.”
The league’s Federal Advocacy Policy Committee in Alabama named Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) as its 2022 Federal Lawmaker of the Year.
Sen. Tuberville serves as a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. In these roles, Senator Tuberville is able to make a tremendous impact for the constituents of Alabama. “Immediately upon being sworn in, Coach Tuberville became a close ally and friend to the credit union community and the members they serve throughout Alabama,” stated La Pine. “Coach has shown time and time again that he will not stand for overregulation and will continue to protect main street businesses and consumers. The exemplary public service from Coach Tuberville’s office is exactly why Alabama credit unions and the LSCU Board of Directors are proud to honor him as our 2022 Federal Lawmaker of the Year.”
In Florida, league also honored Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) as the 2022 Federal Lawmaker of the Year.
Congresswoman Castor serves as a Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s powerful Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. In this role, Congresswoman Castor is able to make a tremendous impact for the constituents of Florida.
“Congresswoman Kathy Castor shares the credit union mission of supporting underserved communities and getting capital into the hands of those who may otherwise be left without access to financial services, said La Pine. “In 2022, as credit unions across the country struggled to get answers from the Community Development Financial Institution Fund to continue serving low income and distressed communities, Congresswoman Castor showed the exact leadership needed to obtain adequate guidance and support.”