Members of Congress talk CU policies at NAFCU Caucus
NAFCU's 2022 Congressional Caucus (NAFCU photo)
Two pro-credit union lawmakers yesterday joined NAFCU during the 2022 Congressional Caucus. Representatives Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., and Tom Emmer, R-Minn., both recent awardees of the NAFCU Credit Union Champion awards, spoke on the future of credit unions and key legislation impacting the industry.
Rep. Perlmutter, who recently sat down for a discussion with NAFCU’s Ann Petros on the Credit Union Policy Podcast (CUPP), spoke on his appreciation for the credit union industry, current state of the economy, and his legislation being considered in Congress, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.
“When I was appointed chairman of the Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions subcommittee, I had two purposes: strengthen the solvency of our financial institutions and make sure the customers are not being taken advantage of,” stated Perlmutter, who is retiring from Congress at the end of this year. When speaking on the current state of the economy, Perlmutter reminded credit union attendees, “Make sure your members stay strong, because it is a bumpy time for everyone.”
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