Six community bank advocacy successes of 2026—and key challenges that remain
June 16, 2026 / By ICBA
A new blog post from ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey spotlights six key advocacy successes of the first six months of the year and the key challenges that require continued engagement.
Industry Successes: In the message to community bankers, Romero Rainey cites the industry’s successful efforts to achieve exemptions from the Section 1071 final rule and advance regulatory relief via Congress and the federal banking agencies.
Key Challenges: Romero Rainey also called on community bankers to remain engaged with ICBA to address challenges from the digital assets sector, credit unions, and more.
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