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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Advocacy in Action: IRS Reporting Provision Removed
In case you missed it, the expanded Internal Revenue Service reporting proposal was removed from the reconciliation legislation released by Congress, and it was also absent from the White House framework of the legislation. -
Cornerstone Creates Toolkit to Amplify Opposition to Flawed IRS Reporting Proposal
Cornerstone League has created a landing page and a toolkit to help credit unions raise awareness among their staff and members about the IRS reporting requirement that is expected to be added to Congress’s new budget proposal. -
Hike at Home Meetings Reflect No Support for IRS Provision
Over the course of five days comprising Cornerstone League’s virtual Hike at Home, Oct. 18–23, the Cornerstone advocacy team hosted 90 credit union leaders and 36 Zoom meetings with elected officials or their legislative aides.
Advocacy Events
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Missouri Legislative Summit
Jefferson City, MOThe 2026 Legislative Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and advocacy experts for a forward-looking day of insight and strategy. -
St. Louis Chapter 2026 Legislative Reception
St. Charles, MOThe St. Louis Chapter of Credit Unions is proud to host this year’s St. Louis Legislative Reception. This event will allow you the opportunity to share how credit unions impact local communities and the lives of Missouri residents. -
Sporting Match for PAC
Kansas City, KSJoin fellow credit union advocates for a fun night at the Sporting KC game while supporting the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) of Kansas!