Legislative
Auxiliary members are encouraged
to get involved and stay informed on local and national issues of special
interest to the organization. They keep in close contact with their legislative
representatives about issues which concern veterans, young people and entire
communities. Auxiliary members know there is strength in numbers. Many
beneficial laws have been passed because of Legion and Auxiliary support.
American
Legion Auxiliary members are interested in legislative measures which come before
the United States Congress and the state legislatures. Through lobbying efforts
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are able to influence
legislation of benefit to veterans, the community and our nation.
National and State
Legislative Committee
The national organization
of the American Legion Auxiliary has a National Legislative Committee which
works closely with the National Legislative Commission of The American Legion.
The American Legion Commission has offices in Washington. D.C. and continually
promotes the passage of The American Legion sponsored legislation. Departments
of the American Legion and Auxiliary also have Legislative Committees which
function in a similar manner within the states.
Unit Support in
Legislative Work
When measures important to
the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are before the lawmaking
bodies for consideration, appeals go out for support on these measures. At such
times Auxiliary members contact their representatives urging them to take the
action desired. The legislative matters usually deal with some other phase of
Auxiliary work, such as Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation - getting
beneficial legislation for veterans; Children and Youth - securing legislation
beneficial to children of veterans and children generally; National Security -
securing national security measures; or Americanism - obtaining the passage of
measures to promote better citizenship.
Some important contacts are listed
below:
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Committee
on Veterans Affairs for the US |
Military
Funeral Honors |
|
Committee
on Veterans Affairs for the US Senate |
Arlington
National Cemetery |
|
Department
of Veterans Affairs Home Page |
Federal
benefits for Veterans and Dependents |
|
Department
of Veterans Affairs Gulf War |
Replacing
Military records/National Archives |
|
Federal
Jobs for Veterans |
VA
Home loan |
|
National
Coalition for Homeless Veterans |
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