Our Stories
Tere’s always legislation each session that can hinder our industry. Fortunately, that hasn’t really happened at the state level for the last several years. Tis year is different, though. Tat’s why it’s vital that every banker in Missouri is at the Capitol this year to push back against any efforts that gives credit unions any more of an unfair advantage in our state.
At the same time, we also need to ensure our congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., knows where the banking community stands on issues affecting our customers and communities. Tis year, MBA members have two opportunities to meet with our federal lawmakers.
As the new session of Congress gets underway, the American Bankers Association will host its annual Washington Summit from March 20-22. Tis is a great opportunity to hear directly from lawmakers and
regulators about key policy issues and regulatory issues. And it includes dedicated times to meet with senators and representatives to discuss our concerns and share our perspectives on legislation and regulatory policy. With a new senator in the U.S. Senate and two new representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives, we need to make every effort to have a strong presence on Capitol Hill. Tis includes participation from members of our Next Generation in Banking (formerly Young Bankers Leadership Division). For those taking a more active role in leading our banks, it’s imperative they experience firsthand our advocacy efforts at the federal level. Te connections made with their peers and legislative staff is vital to ensuring the banking community continues to have an active, robust presence in Washington, D.C.
Later this fall, bankers will have another opportunity to engage with lawmakers and regulators during the annual MBA Washington Visit. Please note that this year’s fall visit is much later than usual — it is Nov. 5-8. Again, I highly encourage you to take time for this visit and to have members of your team participate as well.
I know I sound like a broken record when it comes to advocacy, but we are the only ones who can tell our stories. Tis includes reaching out to lawmakers so they understand our views. Advocacy is not a one and done item we can check off our to-do list. Many of these bills and issues hang around and get reintroduced for years, so we must remain diligent in our efforts. If we fail to tell our stories, who will?
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