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AFSA’s Federal Government Affairs Department formulates and actively advocates the financial service industry’s positions in legislative, regulatory and judicial settings. The department works with both Congress and regulatory agencies to achieve the industry’s goals.
AFSA remains at the forefront of the political debate on a number of issues that affect its member companies’ ability to offer affordable credit options to American consumers.
AFSA Testimony
Empowering and Protecting Servicemembers in the Consumer Financial Marketplace (November 3, 2011)
Legislative Proposals to Improve the Structure of the CFPB (April 6, 2011)
Effects of Dodd-Frank Act on Small Financial Institutions Testimony before House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (March 2, 2011)
Perspectives on CFPA testimony before House Financial Services Committee (September 30, 2009)
Reg Reform Testimony before House Financial Services Committee (July 15, 2009)
Federal Updates
AFSA’s Federal Government Affairs department regularly communicates the industry’s point of view with Members of Congress and their staff, regulators, and other key administration officials through in-person meetings and correspondence. Learn about the latest developments below.
- Joint Trade Letter Urging Use of QM standards when Defining QRM (PDF)
March 4, 2013 - Joint Trade Letter on Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act (PDF)
December 12, 2012
Federal Legislation
AFSA members can find the most up-to-date legislative information at the Library of Congress’ THOMAS Web site. The site includes a searchable list of bills, legislative activity, Congressional calendars, and committee information.
Contact Us
Need help? Contact our Federal Government Affairs staff.
919 18th St., NW, Suite 300