VFW held its annual fall Legislative Conference from Sept. 9-11 at the nation’s capital, marking a significant event in veterans’ advocacy for the year. VFW members from across the country descended on Capitol Hill to advocate for VFW’s legislative priorities with lawmakers. The conference began with a new member orientation on Sept. 9, followed by a legislative briefing for members the next day. Delegates then took VFW’s advocacy efforts to Capitol Hill by meeting with ...
Statement of Nancy Springer Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Our Nation’s Hallowed Grounds: Review of America’s National Cemetery Funeral Operations for Veterans and Servicemembers” Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member ...
H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health care services for veterans and caregivers who need help now and cannot wait any longer. It has bipartisan support in the Senate but is not supported by Democrats in the House. Contrary to certain opposing voices, this IS a good piece of bipartisan-negotiated legislation that had input from numerous organizations representing v...
WASHINGTON – “In the 125-year history of the VFW, we have witnessed the transfer of power of the highest office of our nation 21 times. It has not always been easy. But despite wars and rumors of war; assassinations and assassination attempts; depressions, recessions, and economic turmoil; political upheaval and sharp divisions, our country has consistently moved forward as one nation. While half the country may be celebrating, the other half may feel left behind. Tha...
WASHINGTON — For the members the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the millions of Americans who have worn the cloth of our military, all veterans share a common bond, having raised their right hand and solemnly sworn an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” No matter if they served for a few years or a few decades, all veterans have sacrificed something to serve their country, and if called upon, to lay down their lives in defense ...
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