DCUC launches Defending Credit Union Political Action Committee (DCU PAC) and National Advocacy Fund (DCU NAF)
WASHINGTON, DC (August 30, 2024) — The Defense Credit Union (DCUC) is proud to announce the formation of its Defending Credit Unions Political Action Committee, (DCU PAC), and National Advocacy Fund, (DCU NAF).
“The decision to form the DCU PAC and National Advocacy Fund is an important part of DCUC’s overall strategic plan to increase both member value and DCUC’s success when championing the voice of our member credit unions’ serving military and veteran communities,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO. “The DCU PAC and National Advocacy Fund will not only strengthen our representation of the defense credit union movement but also enhance DCUC’s advocacy success while furthering credit unions’ interests on a broader political stage.”
DCUC, the leading voice in the credit union industry on all military and veteran matters, understands the importance of engaging with top decision-makers and policy leaders at the federal and national levels. By increasing its presence within the political landscape, the DCU PAC and National Advocacy Fund will ensure credit unions’ interests and concerns are heard during all legislative and regulatory processes directly impacting credit unions and their members.
“The DCU PAC and National Advocacy Fund aim to bolster our grassroots efforts on key advocacy initiatives and priorities while maintaining a strong influence in policymaking to secure a prosperous future for defense credit unions and the industry,” said Jason Stverak, DCUC Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO). “We are already looking forward to mobilizing both committees and begin promoting and safeguarding policies and regulations that ensure credit unions can continue best serving the financial needs of our Nation’s military, veterans, and their families.”
For more information on the DCU PAC and National Advocacy Fund, please visit dcuc.org/DefendingCreditUnions.
About Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC)
The Defense Credit Union Council is the trusted resource for credit unions on all military and veteran matters. By maintaining a close and constant liaison with the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and NCUA, the Council champions the interests of credit unions serving our military and veteran communities by coordinating policy, procedures, and legislation impacting morale and welfare, financial readiness, and the delivery of quality financial products and services. Organized in 1963, the Council’s membership is comprised of more than 180 credit unions with over 37 million members. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact DCUC at hlaverty@dcuc.org.
