DCUC Submits Comments Supporting NCUA Proposal to Eliminate Reputation Risk from Supervision12/23/2025
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, wrote to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in support of the agency’s proposed rule to codify the elimination of reputation risk from its supervisory and examination program.
Advocacy in Action: Standing Strong in 2025 - Credit Union Advocacy, Unity, and the Work Ahead12/22/2025
 2025 was a defining year for credit union advocacy. It was a year marked by significant victories, hard-fought defensive battles, and a renewed commitment to strengthening unity across the credit union movement. From Capitol Hill to conference rooms across the country, credit unions proved once again that when we engage, coordinate, and speak honestly with one another, we are a formidable force.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, applauds Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for reintroducing the CLF bill (S.3575) with updated language that was previously approved by the Senate and included in the Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
 There is a brief, yet well-known exchange in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises, that captures how change happens in life, business, and society:
"How did you go bankrupt?" Bill asked. "Two ways," Mike said, "Gradually and then suddenly." Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’; DCUC Prepares Credit Unions for Member Inquiries12/19/2025
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a one-time $1,776 “1776 Warrior Bonus” for eligible U.S. service members, DCUC issued guidance to help credit unions prepare for increased member questions and deposit activity.
 Your weekly advocacy update: Stay informed, take action, and champion the voice of America’s defense credit unions! This week, DCUC led strong advocacy, commending the NCUA Board for approving a streamlined 2026–2027 budget, applauding bipartisan leadership to reintroduce the Central Liquidity Facility (CLF) bill, and welcoming advancement of the NDAA without harmful credit card provisions.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) commends the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board for approving the agency’s Operating, Capital, and Share Insurance Fund administrative expense budgets for 2026 and 2027. See the NCUA’s official release here.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate has officially passed the FY2026 NDAA following last week’s approval by the U.S. House of Representatives. The final bill now heads to the President for signature.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, in partnership with Best Innovation Group (BIG), is thrilled to unveil CU Unplugged, an all-new, industry-first event, designed to reinvent how credit union leaders connect, collaborate, and create solutions.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, sent formal comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the agency’s proposed revisions to the Small Business Lending Rule under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), specifically Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
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