League Participates at America’s Credit Unions Congressional Caucus

September 11, 2025 |

Senator Collins meets with Maine credit unions in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2025. (Official U.S. Senate photo by Daniel Rios)

This week, the Maine Credit Union League traveled to Washington, DC, for the 2025 Congressional Caucus, joining credit union leaders from across the country. Our focus was bringing Maine credit union voices to Capitol Hill. We were fortunate to meet with Senator Angus King, Senator Susan Collins, Congressman Jared Golden, and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and their staff to talk about the issues that matter most to our members.

This year was the League’s first time participating in the Caucus, and we used the opportunity to get a feel for the event and how it connects with Maine credit unions. Looking ahead, we’ll be considering the best ways to maximize this opportunity for more credit unions in the future. 

The Caucus featured a robust lineup of speakers and sessions, including: 

  • Stephanie Cutter, a leading political strategist and former advisor to President Obama, who offered insights into the biggest political and policy debates shaping Washington today. 
  • Greg Mesack, Stephanie Belk, and Clement Abonyi, who led a session on effective lobbying strategies in the closely divided 119th Congress. 
  • Kellyanne Conway, former Senior Counselor to President Trump, who shared her perspective on navigating the ever-changing political landscape. 
  • Several congressional lawmakers providing timely updates on financial policy, credit union regulation, and the state of play on Capitol Hill. 

A highlight of the trip was hearing our credit unions share stories with our delegation about the impact of credit union services in their communities. These examples showed how federal policies directly affect our members and how we can work together with our  delegation to strengthen credit unions and the people they serve.

Moving forward, the League will continue building on the relationships strengthened during this trip and explore opportunities like this one to further advance Maine credit unions’ strong presence in Washington.