Susan Sullivan Kinney

SVP, Policy and Government Affairs, ELFA Views are my own

[Susan Sullivan Kinney @Susan_Sullivan5]

@John_R_Ramage @davidapatterson @ICBA @ALBankers Thank you for being such an amazing advocate and champion for community banks!

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

ICBA community banker Gay Dempsey testifies before Congress on policy recommendations to help community banks combat fraud and scams. https://t.co/c5thUi0S7K

[Steve Keen @SteveKeen29]

Tune in now! @ICBA Community Banker Gay Dempsey is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on “Fighting Fraud on the Front Lines.” Thank you @GayDempsey !

https://t.co/csG3cYUvlu

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

Community Bankers: Urge your representatives to support community bank reg relief. Housing for the 21st Century Act is bipartisan legislation that includes critical reforms to strengthen community banks, modernize outdated deposit rules, and preserve relationship-based lending in

[The Hill Events @TheHillEvents]

“If you want to be a bank, be a bank.”

Brian Laverdure, Senior Vice President for Digital Assets & Innovation Policy, @ICBA argues that innovation should not come at the expense of safety and soundness, warning that blurred boundaries and untested resolution frameworks can undermine trust across the entire banking system.

Explore the full event: https://t.co/64VJkgpyCg

#TheHillEconomy

[The Hill Events @TheHillEvents]

“The sum is greater than the parts. Community banks bring payments, deposits, and lending together with deep local knowledge that no one else can replicate—especially for small businesses and agriculture,”

— Brian Laverdure, Senior Vice President for Digital Assets & Innovation Policy, @ICBA, said while explaining why community banks remain essential to small-town economies and why changes to the banking system raise serious concerns.

Explore the full event: https://t.co/64VJkgpyCg

#TheHillEconomy

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

Thank you @repfrenchhill for today's important discussion about how the Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R. 6955) will help community banks continue to power America's economy.

[Senator Katie Boyd Britt @SenKatieBritt]

Great morning with @ICBA at the Breaking Barriers Symposium. Community banks are the backbone of Main Streets across America and I’m proud to champion efforts that enable our smaller financial institutions to have the voice and support they deserve.

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

ICBA urged the @USOCC to deny Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co.

The application fails to meet statutory chartering standards and would set a dangerous precedent for the structure of the U.S. banking system. See our letter: https://t.co/P4dWPYWYkq

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

A group of 105 Republican senators and representatives strongly urged the Trump administration to continue carrying out the statutory obligations of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. More: https://t.co/hLWxaNb517

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

A group of 120 House Democrats urged the Trump administration to protect the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, saying its work is vital in supporting families, businesses, and communities that rely on this source of economic empowerment. https://t.co/tCgr4PkJzO

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

From the digitization of money with stablecoins to the rise of artificial intelligence across operations, traditional relationship banking is evolving. And ICBA is meeting the moment through a coordinated, multi-pillar strategy of advocacy, education, and innovation. More from @waynemiller959:
https://t.co/5p8gIiV5Bh

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

Treasury Secretary @SecScottBessent and @SenatorHagerty said empowering community banks to succeed is essential to driving economic growth in America in a new @WSJ op-ed: https://t.co/3Q6q77zDyl

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

ICBA urged the Federal Reserve not to finalize the proposed revisions to the large financial institution rating system and framework for the supervision of insurance organizations. https://t.co/Vv57I9SCPe

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

The Senate passed ICBA-advocated legislation restricting credit reporting agencies from selling consumers’ contact information when they apply for a residential mortgage.
We worked closely with lawmakers in support of the legislation, including in a letter of support ahead of the House markup: https://t.co/MdWSxVHK2V

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

The House Financial Services Committee passed ICBA-supported legislation to provide regulatory relief to certain community banks, with additional votes on ICBA-advocated legislation slated for today. https://t.co/adRZX7Rsbn

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

The latest #IndependentBanker magazine spotlights efforts by nontraditional financial companies to get access to Federal Reserve master accounts and why ICBA is working to protect access to these accounts. Learn more: https://t.co/UgbiZBYj8P

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

We congratulate Bill Briggs on his ICBA-supported confirmation to serve as deputy administrator of @SBAgov. Briggs is deeply familiar with community banking and highly qualified to serve as deputy administrator, and we look forward to working together in his role at SBA.

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

Senate Banking Committee Chairman @SenatorTimScott said the @federalreserve must right-size the regulatory framework to eliminate unnecessary burdens, especially for community banks. More: https://t.co/j11RAjrL5i

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

ICBA joined other groups in calling for the Senate Finance Committee to make permanent and expand the Section 199A deduction and support Subchapter S community banks and other pass-through businesses. See our letter: https://t.co/0EDiRWVSsT