WASHINGTON–Calling it a “win,” America’s Credit Unions is hailing a decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that it will delay what the trade group is calling a “concerning part” of its revocation of consent rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

America’s Credit Unions noted it has been calling for the delay, including during several meetings with the FCC during March.

America’s Credit Unions had supported the October 2024 TCPA order expanding the ability of consumers to revoke consent to receive unwanted robocalls and robotexts. However, ACU also noted it opposed a section of the order that would revoke consent for all kinds of future robocalls or robotexts if a consumer opted out of only one kind.

“For credit unions, this meant that if a member responded STOP to a marketing text, it would also stop all of their other messages, including fraud alerts, low balance alerts, and other time-sensitive alerts,” America’s Credit Unions said.

The new order from the FCC pushes back the compliance date for one year until April 11, 2026.

America’s Credit Unions said it will use the delay to advocate the FCC revise the scope of the requirement, and to allow member credit unions additional compliance time.