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DCUC Letter Calls for Military Financial Readiness Priorities in FY2027 NDAA

6/29/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter to House leadership and Members ahead of floor consideration of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800), urging Congress to keep the NDAA focused on national defense and military readiness. ​

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House Subcommittee Urged to Protect Credit Union Voice, Community Development Funding

6/29/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) wrote to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Chairman Dave Joyce and Ranking Member Steny Hoyer ahead of the June 30 oversight hearing with OMB Director Russell Vought. ​

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DCUC Prompts House Committee for Action on Veteran Small Business Lending, America’s 250th

6/29/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of the House Committee on Small Business' July 1 hearing, "250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream," the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) submitted official comments in support of the Veterans Member Business Loan Act (H.R. 507/S. 110), legislation that would expand access to affordable capital for veteran-owned small businesses. ​

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DCUC’s Defending Credit Union National Advocacy Fund Launches Targeted Ad Campaign

6/29/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), through its Defending Credit Unions National Advocacy Fund, launched a targeted digital advertising campaign thanking Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) for his continued support of policies that protect consumer access to affordable credit.  ​

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DCUC Supports Padilla-Cramer CLF Amendment in FY2027 NDAA

6/25/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is urging the Senate Armed Services Committee to support a bipartisan amendment led by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) that would strengthen the National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) and enhance financial readiness for military communities nationwide. ​

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DCUC Urges Inclusion of AFFORD Act in FY2027 NDAA

6/25/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is calling for the inclusion of the Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development (AFFORD) Act, in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), highlighting the legislation’s role in expanding housing affordability, strengthening Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and improving financial readiness for military families and underserved communities. ​

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DCUC Congratulates Navy Federal and Keys Federal Credit Union - 2025 Navy Distinguished Credit Union of the Year

6/24/2026

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is pleased to announce Navy Federal Credit Union (Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story) and Keys Federal Credit Union (Naval Air Station Key West) have been selected by the Department of the Navy as the 2025 Navy Distinguished Credit Union of the Year. All submissions from banks and credit unions were received and carefully reviewed by the United States Navy Installations Command, Department of the U.S. Navy, for consideration.  ​

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DCUC Shares Regulatory Priorities with Senate Banking Ahead of NCUA Board Confirmation

6/23/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) provided official comments to Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren expressing support for the nomination of John Crews to serve on the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board. In the letter, DCUC also highlighted key policy priorities for the Committee's consideration during the confirmation process. ​

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DCUC Engages Senate Armed Services Committee on Hurst Nomination

6/23/2026

 
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has provided Senate Armed Services Committee leaders with official comments ahead of the confirmation hearing for Jules W. Hurst III, nominee to serve as Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer. ​

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DCUC Raises Credit Union Concerns Over CDFI Award Delays

6/23/2026

 
Urges Treasury Action on Timeliness and Transparency
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) President & CEO Anthony Hernandez, Ret. U.S. Air Force Colonel wrote to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concern regarding reported delays, uncertainty, and administrative challenges affecting Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Awards and disbursements.

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    • Membership
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