WASHINGTON–Paul Ryan, who served as Speaker of the U.S. House from 2015-2019 and who in 2012 was a vice presidential candidate, will be the opening keynote speaker at America’s Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus.
The event, which was a long-time NAFCU event before the merger with CUNA to form America’s Credit Unions, is to be held from Sept. 8-11 in Washington.
According to America’s Credit Unions, Ryan will participate in a “fireside chat” with Jim Nussle, president / CEO of America’s Credit Unions. Ryan and Nussle served in the House together from 1999 to 2007.
The discussion will “explore how credit unions navigate today’s political landscape as we head into another important and unprecedented general election,” the trade group said.
“Having Speaker Ryan join us offers a unique perspective on today’s political environment as this year’s unprecedented general elections comes to a close, and its implications for America’s Credit Unions job number one of advocating for the credit union industry,” Nussle said in a statement. “We look forward to an engaging and insightful discussion that will benefit all attendees.”
Long History in Politics
For 20 years Ryan represented as a Republican Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District and while in Congress also chaired the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee.
Ryan currently serves as a Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame and is a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Additionally, he is involved in various organizations, including the American Idea Foundation and Solamere Capital.