That effort began right after the election during the transition, as ABA worked to communicate our priorities to the incoming Trump administration. With leadership changeovers anticipated at the regulatory agencies — including at the FDIC, OCC and CFPB — we expect to have the opportunity to share our perspective with the new players and help refocus the conversation around rightsizing the supervision and regulation of the banking sector. But while we can expect some of the new regulators to pause some proposed rulemakings altogether, and Congress could use the Congressional Review Act to undo some of the most recent regulatory proposals, it’s important to remember that the new administration and new Congress will not wield a magic wand. Undoing policy changes in a durable way can take just as long as putting new regulations into place since the Administrative Procedure Act and its notice and comment procedures apply. As we have noted in our many active lawsuits, regulators have frequently flouted the APA in recent years, and partisan agendas have too often driven a rulemaking process that is supposed to be even-handed and fact-based. We have the opportunity now to get it right — by following a transparent process and by working constructively to engage policymakers of both parties in crafting common sense regulations that ensure our banking sector remains safe, sound and well-capitalized. That’s how we bring about meaningful, long-lasting change. At ABA, we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work together with our state alliance partners — and we need your help. We need every banker in this country to stay engaged on the issues that matter. Reach out to your members of Congress, particularly in states where freshmen lawmakers are taking office. Get to know your representatives, invite them to your bank and introduce them to your customers and your employees. Help them to understand not just the important work banks do each day but the ripple effect that the provision of credit can have in our cities, towns and neighborhoods. Finally, I invite every banker in this country to join us in Washington, D.C., April 7-9 for the 2025 ABA Washington Summit. This year’s annual gathering of bank leaders will be critically important in making sure we have a policy environment that will unleash economic growth and allow banks to serve their customers and communities. We need all of you there to make sure our industry’s voice is heard loud and clear. Email Rob at nichols@aba.com. .media Broadcast Social Media Branch Promotion Testimonials Customer Stories Training P.S.A. Bank History Radio Spots “Thomas does amazing work! Our membership is so excited we have formed this partnership with Story Factory Media!” - Mary T. Kansas Bankers Association “Story Factory is a creative and innovative team that really went above and beyond for our video needs. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for video production and marketing support. Having an asset like them in our community helps my marketing team achieve their goals on time and on budget.” - Bob R. Greater Topeka Partnership Story Factory Compelling videos and photographs that tell your story, engage your audience and elevate your bank’s message. Script to screen services Traditional and drone photos and video 30 years experience in feature lm, television, marketing, corporate communication, and social media content Thomas@StoryFactory.media 785.422.7388 Visit us at: StoryFactory.media 5
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