Advocacy

Community banks have struggled under one-size-fits-all regulations for years. But change is on the horizon as ICBA-backed legislation to ease exam cycles and modernize deposit treatment gains traction in the House and heads to the Senate for consideration.

Stablecoin, the GENIUS act and CFPB activity are focuses for community bank advocacy this year.

Community bankers from across the United States will converge in Washington, D.C. for the annual ICBA Capital Summit. These are the important issues on the docket at this year’s event.

“While I might be handing over the baton as chairman, I plan to keep fighting.”

How member-driven ICBA committees and councils power advocacy, innovation and education for community banks.

CDFIs and MDIs share how potential funding cuts and regulatory shifts could affect their ability to serve underserved communities, and why their mission matters more than ever.

BSA compliance is critical to financial security, but it works best when oversight aligns with risk. Learn how outdated thresholds, inconsistent exams, and evolving guidance affect community banks, and what reforms could improve effectiveness.

Learn how regulatory changes in 2026, including stablecoin legislation and Section 1071 exemptions, will shape the future of community banking.

Learn about the historical context of the ILC loophole, its implications for community banks and the ongoing regulatory debates surrounding this critical issue.