Why does it feel like everything is on the table and up for grabs in DC these days? Because that’s exactly what’s going on in Our Nation’s Capital. And for defense credit unions, and all credit unions, the very real possibility of major changes at federal regulatory agencies is keeping DCUC on its toes in an effort to keep up with (and hopefully influence) those major changes in the coming weeks and months.

The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, is excited to announce that it has partnered with CUInsight to introduce 'CUInsight Collaborators,' a new offering that will bring exclusive, DCUC-specific industry insights, expert perspectives, and valuable resources directly to credit union professionals. Click here to explore DCUC’s Collaborator content and learn more about this initiative.

Advocacy Must Be Job One
Credit unions have long stood as pillars of financial security, providing service-driven, not-for-profit alternatives to traditional banks. However, today’s credit union industry faces an unprecedented wave of legislative, regulatory, and competitive threats that could fundamentally alter our ability to serve our members. From the CEO to the frontline teller, advocacy is no longer optional—it is a necessity for survival.

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has called on the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship to support the Veterans Member Business Loan Act (VMBLA) and implement crucial reforms to the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Loan Program. ​

​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. 

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). 

​Having completed the first year of our three-year strategic plan, DCUC is reviewing its recent accomplishments across the board, vis-à-vis specific milestones and desired conditions. I knew long before preparing my annual presidential report that our association has accomplished many things over the last year. However, as I started linking outcomes with objective throughout our plan, it was amazing how much progress and growth DCUC experienced in 2024.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is proud to welcome United Savings Credit Union as its newest member. Established to serve its local community, United Savings Credit Union has grown to provide exceptional financial services and support to individuals and organizations across the upper Midwest region. Their locations cover several areas within Fargo, North Dakota, as well as Dilworth and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.