Advocacy
Your voice heard
Harnessing our
collective power is
the key to developing
legislation and
regulations that
positively impact our
banks.
Be a part of national and global conversations about the future of banking. When you become a member, we advocate for you – and your customers.
The NBA is constantly working to enable strong, healthy, and financially sound minority communities by securing the financial health of minority-owned and -operated banks.
Membership in the NBA makes a powerful statement about your commitment to influencing federal policy and increasing opportunities for financial wellness in your bank communities.
We not only advocate for your access to capital and inclusive policies, practices, and programs, we ensure your voice is heard in national and global conversations about the future of banking.
Our Advocacy Priorities
1
Increasing access to capital for minority-owned banks
2
Increasing minority-owned banks participation in government infrastructure, transportation and other programs
3
Fully supporting the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
4
Increasing federal and state deposits in minority depository institutions