Members of Congress encourage ‘strong, unified voice’ from credit unions
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chair of the House Small Business Committee and a owner of a car dealership
Multiple members of Congress addressed the audience at the 2024 Congressional Caucus Wednesday, following two previous days of members and other policymakers taking the stage.
Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., who also serves as House Democratic Caucus Chair, spent eight years working at a credit union in California, which he credited for teaching him how to operate in the professional and political world.
Aguilar said nothing should impede the ability of credit unions to accomplish their mission to serve members, and that House Democrats will continue to ensure community lenders have access to capital.
“I know how people and businesses rely on credit unions to thrive and make an impact in the community,” he said. “I brought that with me to Congress and wear it as a badge of honor because it means I’m addressing the concerns and interests of the members of my community, which are your interests as well.”
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