STATEMENT: America's Credit Unions urges Congress quickly pass AFFORD Act

“The most vulnerable communities across the nation require tailored assistance and support to succeed. Credit unions have long been the financial first responders for these underserved populations, acting as a lifeline for access and opportunities. The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund recognizes this important role and provides the additional capital needed to keep credit unions serving the most vulnerable. We thank Sens. Daines, Warner, and the twenty-eight other Senators for their bipartisan work to introduce legislation that will strengthen the CDFI program and, as a result, the ability for credit unions to serve members who need it most. We call on the Senate to quickly pass this important legislation.”

​– America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson

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