Pub. 11 2022 Issue 6 7 ABA 101 Matt Brown, SVP, State Association Alliance, and Kirsten Sutton, EVP, Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs, welcomed the BLOK class to the ABA and gave them an overview of the services provided by ABA and how best to get involved with the ABA and federal government relations. Congressman Tracey Mann and KBA Officers Kansas 1st District Congressman Tracey Mann joined KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee and KBA’s Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) Classes for a rise and shine breakfast update on the November elections that will likely reshape leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Jake LaTurner Cong. Jake LaTurner (2nd District) expressed strong support for the KBA-supported Enhancing Credit Opportunities for Rural America (ECORA) Act during his Capitol Hill meeting with Kansas bankers. Congressman Ron Estes Cong. Ron Estes (4th District) discussed a host of KBA-supported initiatives during KBA’s visit to his Washington office, and he also took time to catch up with industry leaders at a KBA-hosted reception for the Kansas Delegation and staff. Congresswoman Sharice Davids, Legislative Director, Brandon Naylor and KBA Past Chairman Mike Ewy KBA Federal Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Ewy encouraged Brandon Naylor, Legislative Director for Cong. Sharice Davids (3rd District) to consider lending support for the ECORA Act in light of the rising interest rate environment negatively impacting Kansas ag producers.
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