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DCUC Welcomes University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union to DCUC Membership

March 11, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) proudly welcomes University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU) as our newest affiliate member. University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union, founded in 1937, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative based in Lexington, Kentucky. The credit union prides itself on a member-first approach, returning profits to its members through better rates […]

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DCUC Hosts Successful Defense Matters 2025

March 5, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) successfully hosted its annual Defense Matters event ahead of the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) on Tuesday, March 4, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. This unique event brings together industry leaders, defense credit union CEOs and staff, and fellow advocates to discuss key initiatives supporting defense credit unions

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DCUC Applauds Senate Leadership, Urges Fair Regulatory Approach for FHFA and CFPB Nominees

February 26, 2025

Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) thanked Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for their leadership in the nomination hearings for the incoming Directors of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Given the significant role these

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DCUC Urges HFSC Subcommittee and Senate Committee to Support Veterans Member Business Loan Act (VMBLA)

February 26, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has sent a letter to the House Financial Services Committee’s (HFSC) Subcommittee on Capital Markets ahead of its hearing on capital formation. In the letter, DCUC advocates for the Veterans Member Business Loan Act (VMBLA), recently introduced legislation designed to expand access to capital for veteran entrepreneurs by exempting

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Congressman Tom Emmer to Speak at DCUC\’s Defense Matters 2025

January 29, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is honored to announce that Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06), Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, will address attendees and guests during DCUC’s Defense Matters 2025 on Tuesday, March 4 at the Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C. As a leading voice in Congress and a member of the House

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DCUC Highlights Credit Unions’ Support of Senior Populations in Letter to Senate Special Committee on Aging

January 29, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) wrote to leaders of the Senate Special Committee on Aging ahead of tomorrow’s hearing, “Making Washington Work for Seniors: Fighting to End Inflation and Achieve Fiscal Sanity.” In the letter, DCUC Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak highlighted defense credit unions’ dedication to serving senior members, including military retirees, veterans,

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DCUC Calls on Senate to Address Credit Union Concerns During SBA Administrator Confirmation

January 27, 2025

One Jan. 27, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship regarding the confirmation of The Honorable Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). In the letter, DCUC Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak shared how credit unions—member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperatives—continue to provide

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DCUC Applauds Rep. Barr (R-KY) Introduction of Key Legislation H.R.654 Transitions CFPB to Regular Appropriations Process

January 24, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) applauds Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) for introducing new legislation (H.R. 654) that would subject the CFPB to the congressional appropriations process. “We have consistently urged Congress to bring necessary reforms at the CFPB, especially in response to growing concerns about the agency\’s overreach,” said Jason Stverak, DCUC Chief Advocacy

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DCUC Commends Senate Efforts to Reform and Improve VA Home Loan Program

January 22, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) commends Senators Tim Sheehy’s (R-MT) and Chris Van Hollen’s (D-MD) introduction of the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025. In recent letters, DCUC has urged Congressional committees for necessary reform to the current VA Home Loan program to enhance and ensure improved housing access and resources for our

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DCUC Conference: Day 4 Recap

August 16, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council’s (DCUC) 2024 Annual Conference moved into another conference day where DCUC Chief Advocacy Officer, Jason Stverak, welcomed several guest speakers and industry leaders to the stage for discussions on current and future industry insights. Stverak began the general session by inviting Grace Newcombe Colvin, Vice President of Federal Advocacy and

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