Policy Priorities

Payments

Supporting modernization of the payments system to improve consumer experiences and lower enterprise costs while combatting illicit activities.

MS: Joint Industry Letter in Opposition of MS HB 362

MS: Joint Industry Letter in Opposition of MS SB2828

NE: Joint Industry Letter in Opposition of NE LB 1174

UT: Testimony in Opposition of UT HB 141

IRS Sets Grace Period for Remittance Transfer Providers

Trump imposes new remittance tax

U.S. Lawmakers Ponder A Remittance Tax

Remittance Tax Critics Warn of Unintended Consequences

American Fintech Council (AFC) Highlights Successful Advocacy and Membership Growth Across Financial Services in First Half of 2026

American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Federal Reserve Efforts to Modernize Access to Payment Infrastructure

American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Federal Reserve Proposal to Expand FedNow Interoperability and Payment Infrastructure

American Fintech Council (AFC) Urges Louisiana Lawmakers to Adopt Modernized Money Transmission Framework

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