Bob Filner: “I rise today also to herald the final passage of H.R. 1151, the Credit Union Membership Access Act. Our vote today for…”

“I rise today also to herald the final passage of H.R. 1151, the Credit Union Membership Access Act. Our vote today for H.R. 1151 is a vote of confidence in the 71 million Americans who are member-owners of more than 11,000 credit unions throughout the Nation. I do not often differ with the gentleman from Massachusetts, but I represent a fairly low income district in Southern California, 75 percent of which are people of color. My district supports the credit unions. They are working in our neighborhoods and supporting our neighborhoods. I want to praise the grassroots efforts of millions of credit union members for rising to the defense of their credit unions and fighting the battle until it was won. This bill is needed to protect them, and it provides guidance on how they can expand. We are guaranteeing credit union members, every day workers in our Nation, the ability to choose low-cost higher returns and greater convenience. With final passage, we will be giving credit union members, everyday Americans who believe in democracy, the victory they so richly deserve. Marla, this one's for you.”