Advocacy

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The legislative process assumes that constituents will make their views known to their legislative representatives when a particular proposal affects their personal, social, or economic interests. Yet in most cases this does not happen.
In an effort to facilitate this process, the Nebraska Bankers Association Government Relations Committee has created several areas in which bankers can use their voice as political power. 

Become a Contact Banker
Donate to the NBA BankPAC
Review  NBA legislative publications (Legal Corners, Legislative Updates or Bill Summaries)
Contact your state or federal representative or banking regulator at our Government Relations Links

It has been tradition that we have worked to protect Nebraska's banking industry, in continuing these efforts NBA's member advocacy focuses on:
  • Identifying potential regulatory and legislative issues of concern
  • Working closely with our member banks employees who express the need to change state law
  • Carrying bank perspectives and positions to regulators and elected officials in Lincoln and Washington, D.C.
  • Maintaining a highly regarded registered lobbyists that work with legislators on state and national banking issues
  • Supporting pro-banking and business statewide and congressional candidates

NBA's member advocacy efforts include:
  • NBA Lobbyists review approximately 500 or more bills a year
  • Weekly Legislative Update
  • Weekly Bill Summary with NBA positions
  • Periodic Legislative Alerts
​For More Information Contact:
​Jennifer Heaton, Vice President of Government & Executive Affairs

LETTERS OF ADVOCACY

July 6, 2020
Letter to the NCUA on Subordinated Debt Plan
May 29, 2020
Letter to the SBA regarding Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Threshold
May 27, 2020
Letter to the FDIC regarding Paycheck Protection Program and Assessment Rates
November 4, 2019
Letter to the FDIC regarding Interest Rate Restrictions
November 7, 2019
Letter to the Federal Reserve regarding real-time payment networks