Credit Unions in Missouri and Texas Meet with Lawmakers

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Missouri Credit Unions Meet with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

Last week, Missouri credit union leaders met with U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) in his 5th Congressional District office. Cleaver is ranking member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. Missouri Credit Union Association arranged the meet-up, and the following credit unions joined in:

• CommunityAmerica Credit Union
• Holy Rosary Credit Union
• United Consumers Credit Union  

This meeting was an important follow-up as credit unions recently raised concerns regarding the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act. While the controversial language was removed from the bill, credit unions must remain vigilant.

_{Left to right: Jay Neathery (United Consumers Credit Union), Ray Bozarth (MOCUA),
Marjorie Williams (CommunityAmerica Credit Union), Rep. Emanuel Cleaver,
Carole Wight (Holy Rosary Credit Union), and Mike O’Brien (CACU).}

“This in-district meeting gave Cornerstone League members the opportunity to show that we care and advocate for policies that ensure credit unions can continue to serve as a trusted resource, fostering economic stability and growth for all members,” said Ray Bozarth, executive director of the Missouri Credit Union Association. “Congressman Cleaver remains committed in his belief that credit unions foster financial inclusion and provide vital services for community empowerment.” 

Texas Credit Unions Meet with Rep. Wesley Hunt

First Service Credit Union hosted Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-District 38) in Houston while he was in his home district during the August recess. The congressman discussed:

• Credit Union Tax Status
• Credit Card Competition Act
• CFPB
• Building relationships with lawmakers in-district, not just in Washington, D.C.

Hunt discussed his military background and how important it was for him to serve our country through joining the military. When he left the service, he wanted to extend his service to the country, which is why he ran for Congress. He is a supporter of credit unions and understands how we serve our communities to make them better.

Credit unions in attendance from the Houston area:

• Credit Human FCU
• First Service Credit Union
• Houston Texas Fire Fighters FCU
• Shell Federal Credit Union
• SPCO Credit Union
• Transtar FCU
• Wellby Financial

Messaging resources from America’s Credit Unions are available to help address top advocacy issues during the August recess. If you schedule in-district meetings with your lawmaker, please share photos and recaps with media@cornerstoneleague.coop.