This week: Budget, funding discussions continue

April 6, 2026

Congress remains out on recess this week, though continued discussions on funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the Trump Administration’s FY2027 budget request could lead to work on a budget resolution and renewed focus on a reconciliation bill. 

America’s Credit Unions is keeping member credit unions, the League System, and industry advocates updated on the possibility of a reconciliation bill and aligned on strategy; the team remains vigilant. 

With lawmakers still at home, credit union advocates have an opportunity to meet locally as April’s National Financial Capability Month gets into full swing. Nebraska Credit Union League and member credit unions met with Rep. Adrian Smith, R, last week, following up on their meeting during GAC and sharing key issues and credit union impact on his district and the state. 


Also happening this week: 

  • Today, comments are due to the Treasury Department in response to its request for information on the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s (FLEC) update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy; 
  • Wednesday, America’s Credit Unions Head of Regulatory Advocacy James Akin will speak at the 2026 National Credit Union Collections Alliance conference; 
  • Thursday, the NCUA Board will meet;  
  • Thursday, America’s Credit Unions Fraud Task Force will meet;  
  • Friday, comments are due to America’s Credit Unions in response to the NCUA’s deregulation proposal related to compensation in connection with loans and lines of credit to members;  
  • Friday, the Capital Area Compliance Roundtable takes place; and 
  • The annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom races are this weekend.