Independent Banker - June 2023 - 28

PORTFOLIO CHECKS & BALANCES
Make the most of the
August congressional recess
When members of Congress return home during congressional recess,
it's a great opportunity for community bankers to engage with them over
policy-with the right preparation. By John Coleman, ICBA
ith summer underway, it's easy
to get caught up in the long,
sunny days and forget about the fastapproaching
August congressional
recess, which runs July 31 through
Sept. 4 this year. However, for
community bankers, the August
recess is a call to action. This recess is
a fantastic opportunity for advancing
community bank advocacy.
When Congress empties out for the
summer, members don't just vanish.
They return to their home districts,
eager to engage with constituents.
There's no better person to provide
W
boots-on-the-ground insights than a
community banker, someone who's
an integral part of the community
and equipped with the knowledge,
experience and real-life narratives
that can shape policy discussions.
Advocacy isn't about grand,
sweeping statements. It's about the
power of personal stories, and that's
where community bankers shine.
You're not dealing in hypotheticals
or faceless statistics. You're at the
forefront of small business lending,
job creation and local economic
prosperity. Your experiences and
insights, drawn from your own
district, can drive home the impact
of policies in a visceral way.
Whether you're illustrating the
challenges posed by tax-advantaged
credit unions, explaining the local
repercussions of the lack of a safe
harbor law for legal cannabis
banking or voicing concerns about
the potential effects of a U.S.
Central Bank Digital Currency
(CBDC) on local lending, you're
bringing abstract issues to life.
This personalized approach is what
differentiates community bankers
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