Advocacy in Action – March 4, 2026

Last week on Capitol Hill, New Mexico credit union leaders with branches in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District (CD3) sat down with Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández to share the impact credit unions have in their communities. Along with sharing data, credit union leaders shared stories about helping to meet the needs of affordable housing, the impact of credit card rates and interchange, and how New Mexico’s CDFI credit unions achieved impact through $5.6 billion in active loans to members through the third quarter of 2025. 

​Just a few hours later, those conversations were already making a difference. 

By lunchtime, Rep. Leger Fernández was on the House Floor speaking about the CDFI Fund and how credit unions leverage those funds to help New Mexicans manage the cost of living. Hearing those ideas echoed in real time was a powerful reminder of why we advocate and what advocacy in action looks like! 

When credit union leaders bring their experiences, data, and stories to Capitol Hill, they help shape the conversation happening in America.