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DCUC Opposes Sweeping Third-Party Vendor Authority Legislation

9/3/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Defense Credit Union Council expressed its opposition to H.R.10230, Strengthening Oversight for the Financial Sector Act of 2026, legislation introduced by Representative Bill Foster (D-Ill.) that would grant the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) broad authority to regulate and examine third-party companies providing services to credit unions. ​

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DCUC Calls on House Financial Services Committee to Advance American Lending Fairness Act

9/1/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) submitted comments to House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters ahead of the Committee’s hearing tomorrow examining policies to promote economic growth, opportunity, competition, and prosperity. ​

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DCUC Urges Congress to Expand Access to Capital for Veteran-Owned and Rural Small Businesses

9/1/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) today submitted comments for the official record of the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains’ September 2 hearing, “Fueling the Golden Age: Future Resource Needs and Small Business Opportunity.”

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DCUC Supports Hill-Barr CFPB Reform Legislation, Urges Addition of Bipartisan Commission

9/1/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Defense Credit Union Council expressed its support for the Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026, introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Financial Institutions Subcommittee Chairman Andy Barr. ​

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DCUC’s 2026 Conference with a Purpose Raises $25,000 for the USO

8/26/2026

 
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​WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) proudly announces that its 2026 Conference with a Purpose fundraiser raised $25,000 in support of the United Service Organizations (USO), continuing a longstanding tradition of giving back to organizations that serve the military and veteran communities. With this year’s contribution, DCUC’s Conference with a Purpose has now raised $548,000 since the fundraising tradition began in 2003.

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DCUC Supports Congressional Efforts to Safeguard Deployed Servicemembers’ Educational Standing

8/25/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has urged Congress to ensure servicemembers are not penalized academically, professionally, or civically when military orders require them to deploy or otherwise step away from school-related responsibilities.

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DCUC Supports Proposed Stablecoin CIP Framework, Urges Regulatory Clarity for Credit Unions

8/25/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has provided official comments on the joint agency proposed rulemaking issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) (hereinafter, “the agencies”) to implement certain provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act).  ​

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DCUC Names John Alexander as Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer

8/24/2026

 
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​WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is pleased to announce John Alexander as its Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer. In this newly created senior leadership role, Alexander will strengthen DCUC’s advocacy efforts and advance its representation as the national voice for defense credit unions across the United States and overseas.

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“I’ve spent my career serving in different ways, from the Navy to public policy to credit union advocacy. Joining DCUC brings those experiences together. I’m proud to continue serving by advocating for the credit unions that support those who serve our country,” says Alexander. “I look forward to building on DCUC’s work and making sure their voices are heard where decisions are made.” ​


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DCUC Congratulates Honorable John Crews as NCUA Board Chair

8/24/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) issued the following statement welcoming the Honorable John Crews as Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board:

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DCUC Engages House Financial Services Committee for CFPB Reform

8/20/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) today submitted recommendations to House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters in response to the Committee’s discussion draft proposing significant reforms to the structure, rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement authorities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). ​

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    • Membership
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