Pushing back on BIG GOVERNMENT policymakers intent on placing new burdens and/or restrictions on the banking industry continues to consume more and more time for KBA’s Leadership and Government Relations staff team. The list of harmful proposals coming out of Washington, D.C., since 2020 is daunting, ranging from the CFPB’s 1071 small business reporting rule to restrictions on bank service fee income, such as overdraft protection, to mandates impacting how banks provide and cover costs associated with their credit card programs.