Advocacy
Are you and your credit union colleagues registered to vote?
Your vote helps you and people throughout your community achieve financial well-being.
Exercise your right to vote to help shape the direction of your community, state, and country.
Lawmakers have the power to change the credit union landscape with the stroke of a pen. Cornerstone is your advocate in the legislative and regulatory world, manning the front lines in the state capitals and Washington - in the hearings, offices, and hallways - safeguarding the interests of credit unions and ensuring that financial cooperatives continue to flourish. By developing long-term legislative strategies, maintaining vigilance with regulatory agencies, keeping League members informed of developments, magnifying the voice of credit unions everywhere, Cornerstone works to preserve an environment in which credit unions not only exist, but thrive.
Legislative Priorities
Legislative advocacy efforts at the state and national level.
Regulatory Priorities
Regulatory relief efforts at the state and national level.
Action Center
Opportunities for credit unions to get involved and show support.
Advocacy News
Want to stay in the know about what's going on during your state's legislative session? Sign up now to receive the Legislative Reporter, an exclusive publication for member credit union staff and volunteers.
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Cornerstone League Comments on Texas DMV Vehicle Registration Proposal
On Jan. 5, 2026, Cornerstone League submitted comments to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles regarding its proposal to restrict the forms of identification that may be used when registering a vehicle in the state of Texas. -
Comments on IRS Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction Proposal Due Feb. 2
On Dec. 31, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a regulatory proposal implementing the new federal income tax deduction for interest paid on qualifying new vehicle loans, established under H.R. 1 and enacted into law last summer. -
Governor Abbott Appoints Crystal Long to Texas Economic Development Board
GECU President/CEO Crystal Long has been appointed to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board, bringing a strong credit union voice to statewide economic strategy.
Advocacy Events
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Cocktails & Credit Unions
Leawood, KSJoin fellow credit union advocates for an afternoon of networking with credit union leaders and legislative supporters—compliments of the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) of Kansas! -
ARCUPAC Summer Social
Conway, ARJoin us for the ARCUPAC Summer Social, a fun, family-friendly evening of networking, games, and advocacy at Beaverfork Lake RV Resort. -
Advocacy Update - Kansas - June
OnlineCredit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.