Credit Union National Association
Trade Association · Registrant & Client
Credit Union National Association's Federal Lobbying Record
Credit Union National Association's $9.3M in disclosed federal lobbying puts it in the mid-tier of registered filers. Spending in the seven-figure range is common for established trade groups, mid-size corporations, and advocacy organizations that maintain a steady but not aggressive presence on Capitol Hill.
Across the 5-year window from 2020 to 2024, Credit Union National Association's annual disclosed lobbying spend has held roughly steady — $1.8M at the start versus $1.8M at the most recent year-end. Year-to-year wobbles inside that range usually reflect timing of legislative cycles rather than a strategic shift.
Credit Union National Association's disclosed lobbying focuses on a narrow 4-issue footprint. A focused issue list usually means the organization concentrates its federal engagement on a small set of bills or rulemakings directly relevant to its core business.
2 of 6 lobbyists reported by Credit Union National Association (33%) disclose prior federal government service. That share is common at established government affairs operations that explicitly hire from agency and committee staff.
Among the named bench, lobbyists with disclosed prior federal service include Thomas E. Jones (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, HHS); Kevin D. Hill (Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury). The covered-position field on LDA cover sheets captures executive-branch and senior congressional roles held within the prior two years.
Within the Trade Association sector, Credit Union National Association ranks #21 of 114 tracked organizations by disclosed lobbying spend. The sector leader is US Chamber of Commerce at $387.8M; the sector average is $9.5M. Credit Union National Association's $9.3M sits 3% below the sector average.
Credit Union National Association's LobbySpend Influence Score of 54/100 (grade C) is the most common grade in the index — it covers organizations with established but moderate federal advocacy programs. The score combines disclosed total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving-door connections (30%). A C-grade is typical of mid-size corporations and trade associations with steady quarterly filings on a focused issue set.
Every figure above is sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings submitted under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Per-issue dollar splits and covered-position flags are filer-reported and may be amended after initial submission.
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Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Oct-Dec | Credit Union National Association | FINBANTAX | 3 | $399K |
| 2024 Jul-Sep | Credit Union National Association | FINBAN | 4 | $478K |
| 2024 Apr-Jun | Credit Union National Association | GOVFINTAX+1 | 4 | $437K |
| 2024 Jan-Mar | Credit Union National Association | BANFIN | 2 | $354K |
| 2023 Oct-Dec | Credit Union National Association | BANTAXGOV | 2 | $411K |
| 2023 Jul-Sep | Credit Union National Association | GOVBANFIN+1 | 1 | $446K |
| 2023 Apr-Jun | Credit Union National Association | FINGOVBAN+1 | 4 | $544K |
| 2023 Jan-Mar | Credit Union National Association | FINBAN | 1 | $390K |
Credit Union National Association Lobbying FAQ
Credit Union National Association has spent $9.3M on federal lobbying across 4 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Credit Union National Association lobbies on 4 policy issues, including Banking, Financial Institutions, Taxation, Government Issues. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Credit Union National Association has an Influence Score of 54/100 (Grade C). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Credit Union National Association employs 6 registered lobbyists, of whom 2 have revolving door connections, meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Credit Union National Association has contacted 5 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Federal Communications Commission, White House Office, Federal Aviation Administration.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.