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Know Before You Go

From March 1-5 in Washington, D.C., this event offers a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, advocate for our members, and make a lasting impact.

The GAC provides a platform for credit unions to embrace their cooperative spirit and unite on an industry-wide level to advocate for political change.

Click here visit the America's Credit Unions GAC homepage for more information.

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America's Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference

March 1-5, 2026

Times Subject to Change

Illinois Credit Union League Only Events

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026

2:00-6:00pm

llinois Delegation Hospitality Suite (sponsored by Envisant, Member First Mortgage, Staywood Design, TruStage, and Visa)

Penn Quarter, Grand Hyatt Hotel Lower Level

6:00-7:00pm

Private Illinois Delegation Reception (sponsored by Envisant and TruStage)

Mastro’s Steakhouse
600 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

7:00-10:00pm

Private Illinois Delegation Reception (sponsored by Envisant and TruStage)

Mastro’s Steakhouse
600 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026

 4:00-6:30pm 

Illinois Delegation Hospitality Suite (sponsored by Envisant, Member First Mortgage, Staywood Design, TruStage, and Visa)

Penn Quarter, Grand Hyatt Hotel Lower Level

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026

 4:00-6:30pm 

Illinois Delegation Hospitality Suite (sponsored by Envisant, Member First Mortgage, Staywood Design, TruStage, and Visa)

Penn Quarter, Grand Hyatt Hotel Lower Level

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026

11:30am -1:00pm

Pre-Congressional Office Visit Luncheon,(sponsored by FHLB Chicago)

Speaker: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Library of Congress, Member’s Room
101 Independence Ave SE, Washington DC 20540
Members Room located on the first floor in LJ 162 (View map)

1:30-5:00pm 

Capitol Hill Visits

3:00-6:30pm

Illinois Delegation Hospitality Suite (sponsored by Envisant, Member First Mortgage, Staywood Design, TruStage, and Visa) 

Congressional Visit Debriefing (sponsored by ASI/ESI)

Penn Quarter, Grand Hyatt Hotel Lower Level  

Full attendee schedule available here

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Sweepstakes Webpage & Donation Link

  • The dedicated website provides all the information needed for participants, including details about prizes, flyers, and recognition materials.
  • Please note: The Sweepstakes officially opens at 12 A.M. EST on Sunday, March 1st and closes at 11 A.M. EST on Thursday, March 5th.
  • For any website access issues, whether you are attending in person or virtually, please contact Nikki at [email protected].

Contributions to America’s Credit Unions PAC are not tax deductible.

All contributions are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Guidelines contained herein are merely suggestions. You may contribute more or less than the guidelines suggest, and America’s Credit Unions will not favor nor disadvantage you by reason of the amount of your contribution or a decision not to contribute.

You must be 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry in order to enter. Offer void where prohibited. Contest is void in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. Click here to view official rules.

Questions?

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Abby Walsh