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DCUC statement, NCUA leadership commitment to collaboration and credit union independence

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2025) |

The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, issues the following  statement following the recent NCUA announcement. 

“DCUC appreciates the collaboration and support it has received from the Honorable Todd  Harper and the Honorable Tanya Otsuka, as well as from the NCUA, during their service,” said  Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO. “We thank Board Members Harper and Otsuka for  their leadership in addressing issues important to credit unions serving military and veteran  communities—including efforts related to APO/FPO access and charitable donation accounts. DCUC looks forward to working with the NCUA and the Administration, especially in protecting  the NCUA's independence and the safety of the NCUSIF.” 

DCUC Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak added, “We look forward to continuing to work  with the NCUA on issues important to the future of the credit union industry. DCUC remains  firmly committed to a strong and independent NCUA to ensure the unique status of credit unions  isn’t lost for their 140 million members across the nation."

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