Government Relations
The Association’s Governmental Affairs Department is responsible for coordinating all legislative and political activities for Oregon’s credit unions, by establishing effective credit union involvement and participation in these areas.
On behalf of all Oregon credit unions, we monitor, develop, and advocate for (and against) legislation in Salem and Washington, D.C., to enhance the operations of both state and federally chartered credit unions.
Additional responsibilities include establishing forums for credit unions and elected officials to effectively interact, coordinating the Association’s political action fund-raising activities for both state and federal funds, and enhancing credit union knowledge of candidates and participation in elections throughout the state of Oregon.
Get involved!
Visit our Legislative Action Center to discover easy tools and resources that will help you join in "Calls to Action" in support of legislation that affects credit unions.
Call To Action!
Click the graphic above to enter the Legislative Action Center and take action on the Overdraft issue.
Grassroots Involvement Grants Available
Applications are now being accepted for a CU Advocate Grassroots Involvement Grant. These grants are available to help offset the cost of the Governmental Affairs Conference. If interested, click here to access the application. Please return the completed Grant Application to CUAO by Tuesday, December 15th. (Fax: 503-644-7234, Email: jenniferw@cuao.org,
The Grassroots Involvement Grant allows credit union representatives the opportunity to attend the National Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in becoming more politically involved, and would be able to provide a heightened level of communication to credit union supporters in your local area, you are encouraged to apply.