League Writes Congressional Delegation; Urges Lawmakers to Avoid Government Shutdown

Your League today wrote every member of the Virginia Congressional delegation, urging them to avoid a government shutdown and the hardships that would follow for Virginians and the Commonwealth.

In meetings in Washington last week and during our Legislative Receptions last month, member credit unions and the League urged lawmakers to consider the impact a shutdown of the federal government would have on the Commonwealth, given the concentration of federal government employees, military operations and federal government contractors in Virginia.

Credit unions in Virginia are preparing now to aid members affected by a government shutdown. In previous shutdowns, credit unions have offered skip-a-payment options, 0 percent loans, 0 percent lines-of-credit and more to aid members. In fact, we encourage you to forward your plans to the League today so we can share that information with lawmakers, should the shutdown occur.

Read our letter here

Note: Credit unions will find this CUNA document helpful! It outlines the implications of a government shutdown for credit unions and their members. It also includes resources that will prove useful in the event of a government shutdown.