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DCUC Commends Congressional Action to End DHS Shutdown

4/30/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) commends congressional passage of legislation to restore funding for most Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, bringing an end to the 76-day shutdown that created significant hardship for U.S. Coast Guard members, Transportation Security Administration personnel, Secret Service agents, FEMA employees, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency staff, and countless federal workers and their families.

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DCUC Submits Comments to NCUA, Reinforcing Commitment to Balanced, Accountable Deregulation

4/27/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) today submitted six separate comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in response to the agency’s sixth round of deregulation proposals. With these submissions, DCUC has now submitted a total of 25 comment letters as part of the NCUA’s ongoing Deregulation Project. ​

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DCUC Statement on Treasury Review of CDFIs

4/27/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s announcement that it has initiated a review of certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to assess compliance with applicable laws and program requirements:

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DCUC Calls on Congress to Oppose Sweeping Tax Changes and Advance Targeted Oversight Ahead of ICBA Summit

4/27/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has sent a letter to House and Senate leadership ahead of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) Washington Summit, urging congressional leaders to reject sweeping policy proposals targeting the credit union charter, tax status, and service model. ​

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DCUC Issues Statement on Cannabis Rescheduling and Call for Federal Legislative Clarity

4/23/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) issued a statement following today’s decision by President Donald Trump to move medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. DCUC recognizes this decision as a meaningful step toward aligning federal policy with economic and legal realities across the states. ​

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DCUC Engages Senate Appropriations on FY2027 Budget Hearing, CDFI Fund & Military Financial Readiness

4/21/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has submitted a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government for the record in advance of the upcoming hearing titled, “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the Department of the Treasury.” ​

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DCUC Urges Balanced Risk-Sharing Reforms to Protect Credit Union Access and Housing Affordability

4/21/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has submitted a letter ahead of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance’s April 22 hearing titled, “Diversifying Risk: The Benefits of Reinsurance and Credit Risk Transfers.” ​

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DCUC Highlights Urgent Need to Combat Cyber Fraud Targeting Military Families at House Hearing

4/20/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) submitted a letter to leaders of the House Committee on Homeland Security, including the Subcommittees on Border Security and Enforcement and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, thanking them for convening the April 21 joint hearing on online scams, crypto fraud, and digital extortion. ​

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DCUC Calls on Congress to Remove Barriers to Veteran Entrepreneurship and Small Business Lending

4/20/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter to the House Committee on Small Business ahead of its hearing, “Independent Work, Real Opportunity: The Gig Economy and the Future of Entrepreneurship,” highlighting barriers veterans face in accessing capital to start and grow small businesses. ​

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DCUC Welcomes Red River Employees FCU as Newest Member

4/20/2026

 
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is pleased to announce that Red River Employees Federal Credit Union (RRCU), headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, has joined DCUC as its newest member. ​

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