WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary, the Honorable Scott Bessent, expressing appreciation for the Administration’s recent Executive Order, Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit, while urging policymakers to ensure that credit unions are not overlooked as regulatory relief is implemented. ​

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) proudly welcomes Financial Plus Credit Union (FPCU) as its newest member. ​

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is urging Senators Alex Padilla and Kevin Cramer to include their bipartisan Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) Enhancement amendment for the Senate’s consideration of the Housing for the 21st Century legislation. ​

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) commends the U.S. Senate for passing H.R. 6644, “Housing for the 21st Century Act,” aimed at addressing the nation’s growing housing affordability crisis.  ​

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has filed a comment letter with the Federal Reserve in response to its request for information regarding the future of the Federal Reserve Banks’ check services and whether further investments in those services are warranted as the payments system evolves. ​

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) wrote to House Speaker Johnson, House Minority Leader Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Thune, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer urging Congress to preserve credit unions’ tax-exempt status as lawmakers prepare to consider upcoming budget reconciliation legislation. ​

Featuring Key Congressional, Military, and Industry Speakers

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) hosted its impactful Defense Matters session at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The annual event convened credit union leaders, policymakers, and distinguished military voices for a comprehensive discussion on key topics affecting the credit union community.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has released its 2026 Advocacy Priorities Toolkit and supporting handouts to help credit unions effectively navigate policy, legislative, and regulatory initiatives across the United States and overseas. ​

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Jason Stverak, Defense Credit Union Council’s Chief Advocacy Officer will give a special address during the Underground event themed “CULTure of a Community,” at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. ​

WASHINGTON, DC – Beginning today through Friday, March 6, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has launched a high-impact, targeted advocacy advertising campaign in POLITICO Influence. The campaign reinforces DCUC’s firm opposition to the Durbin–Marshall and recent credit card rate cap proposals, elevating the voices of credit unions and the communities they serve. ​