Legislative Update with Kenley

​Time is running out to register for Fall Hike the Hill, as DakCU also congratulates John Crews on his appointment as Chairman of the NCUA Board.

By Kenley Lamberty, DakCU Director of Political Strategy and Engagement

​Time Is Running Out to Register for Fall Hike the Hill
Registration remains open for this year's Fall Hike the Hill, held in conjunction with America's Credit Unions Congressional Caucus, September 13-16, but deadlines are approaching quickly.

Register now for one of the most impactful advocacy opportunities of the year, allowing credit union leaders to engage directly with members of Congress and discuss the issues that matter most to our industry and the members we serve.

If you are still interested in joining us, please reach out. While our hotel room block has closed, we can still help get you registered and provide information on lodging options for our Fall Hike the Hill.

John Crews Named NCUA Chairman
The Dakota Credit Union Association congratulates John Crews on his appointment as Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board. Crews was sworn in on August 24 and designated chairman following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate earlier this month.

DAKCU looks forward to working with Chairman Crews as he leads the agency and advances a regulatory environment that enables credit unions to serve members, foster innovation, and maintain a strong focus on safety and soundness. His stated priorities include regulatory efficiency, protecting credit union member-owners, and maintaining a healthy National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.

The association also thanks former Chairman Kyle Hauptman for his service to the credit union industry and his efforts to modernize the regulatory framework.

2026 Federal Advocacy Tracker
DakCU continues to monitor key federal legislation that could directly impact credit unions and the members they serve. As Congress moves through the remainder of the year, several issues remain top priorities for the credit union movement.

Here’s a look at some of the key bills currently on DakCU’s advocacy radar through our advocacy tracker:

• Expanding Access to Lending Options
• Modernizing CTR and SAR Reporting Thresholds
• Stopping Payments Fraud
• Digital Assets and the Stablecoin Yield Loophole
• Opposing the Credit Card Competition Act

DakCU will continue to monitor these and other legislative developments and advocate for policies that support credit unions’ ability to serve their members. We’ll keep Dakota credit unions informed as these issues continue to move through Congress.

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