This ongoing series will take a closer, non-partisan look at federal and state legislation and local lawmakers that help credit unions, like Dupaco, better serve their members.

Tracking Common-Sense Policies for Credit Union Members
State and federal legislation often affects the benefits you receive as a member/owner of Dupaco. This chart is a quick snapshot to keep you informed of potential outcomes, and support those lawmakers who help credit unions better serve members like you. Your voice does make a difference.

Legislation (SF 2279) provides additional matching funds for Iowa residents who open Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). These individuals must meet income guidelines, save their own money and obtain financial coaching. Combined funds are then used by the individual to purchase a specific asset such as a home, starting or expanding a small business, paying for education or job training or purchasing a vehicle.
Juris- diction	State (Iowa)
Position	Dupaco supports this bill
Status	Passed Iowa Senate (49–0) and House (95–3). Signed by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad
Take Action	Completed
Dupaco Members Thank	AMONG THOSE VOTING YES: Sen. Bowman (Jackson); Sen. Dvorsky (Johnson); Sen. Hancock (Dubuque); Rep. Hein (Jones); Sen. Hogg (Linn); Sen. Horn (Linn); Rep. Isenhart (Dubuque); Sen. Jochum (Dubuque); Sen. Kapucian (Benton); Rep. Lukan (Dubuque); Sen. Mathis (Linn); Rep. Moore (Jackson); Rep. Murphy (Dubuque); Rep. T. Olson (Linn); Rep. Paulsen (Linn) Rep. Pettengill (Benton); Rep. Rasmussen (Buchanan); Rep. Running-Marquardt (Linn); Sen. Schoenjahn (Fayette); Rep. Schulte (Linn); Rep. Taylor (Linn); Rep. Thomas (Clayton); Rep. Wagner (Linn); Rep. Willems (Linn)

Small Business Lending Enhancement Act (H.R. 1418, S.2231) would raise the credit union member business-lending cap from 12.25% to 27.5% of assets. This common sense provision could provide up to $13 billion to small businesses in the first year alone, and create over 140,000 new jobs at no cost to taxpayers.
Juris- diction	Federal
Position	Dupaco supports this bill
Status	Pending in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate
Take Action	Contact your lawmakers: Please email your U.S. senator from Iowa, Illinois or Wisconsin. Click on this link http://capwiz.com/cuna/issues/alert/?alertid=60924641, then simply input your zip code and use the supplied text to ask them to support S. 2231 to raise the member business lending cap. It takes no more than five minutes.
Dupaco Members Thank	AMONG THE CO-SPONSORS: Reps. Bruce Braley (Iowa); Tammy Baldwin (Wis.); Tom Petri (Wis.); Bobby Rush (Ill.); Jesse Jackson (Ill.); Daniel Lipinski (Ill.); Jan Schakowsky (Ill.)