NATIONAL LEGISLATION INFO

 Election Year Do's and Dont's for DAV/DAVA Members: click here

Taking Action At Home

  Our Nation's service men and women put everything on the line in defense of America's freedom.  Our public and political leaders need to be kept informed of the challenges they face returning to normal life. DAV's legislative grassroots campaign makes sure they know what they need to do.

  DAV's multi-aspect legislative campaign provides this education and support in the Capitol and across the country. Take some time here and learn how DAV is working with lawmakers on your behalf.  Read more and discover how you, too can stand with our heroes ad make sure their voices are heard in Washington.

DAV ISSUE BRIEFS, click here

Topics Available:

Blue Water Navy

Burn Pit Exposure

Comprehensive Caregiver Support

Expand & Strengthen Service Member Transition -Employment & Economic Opportunities

Improve Survivor Benefits

Individual Unemployability

Licensure and Certification of Active Duty Military Personnel

Re-balancing Long Term Supports and Services

VA Health Information Technology

Women Veterans

Strengthen Veterans Health Care

Eliminate Veteran and Survivor Offset

VA Mental Health

DAV's Legislative Program 2020, click here

  This link takes you to resolutions passed at the annual National Convention held in Orlando, FL in August 2019

DAV Critical Policy Goals - 2020 (Talking Points), click here

  When speaking with legislators - or the public - you will have the information available to speak on those issues that DAV is advocating for.

DAV Commanders Action Network (DAV CAN):  www.DAV.org/CAN 

  Become a part of the National Commanders grassroots action program today and receive legislative alerts.  You can then send a message to your legislator with just a couple of clicks! You do not need to be a DAV member to participate.

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The FY2020-2021 Independent Budget, click here

  For over 30 years, DAV, PVA (Paralyzed Veterans of America) and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have presented an independent budget and policy recommendations to Congress and the Administration.  This Independent Budget report serves as our organization's benchmark for properly funding the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure the delivery of timely, quality health care and accurate and appropriate benefits.

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DAV Resolutions Process Webinar, click here

  The importance of DAV Resolutions and how it impacts DAV and everything we do

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DAV Legislative Resources: click here

  This leads you to the National DAV Legislative Resources page.

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DAV Legislative Update Spring Conference, 2020 click here

  Presented at the 2020 Spring Conference By Mr. Thomas Wendel

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 Virginia wins the first OPA Award at the National Mid-Winter Conference 

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 During the Conference in February, The Department was awarded the Outstanding Performance in Advocacy (OPA) Award for Division 1 (large Departments), and our BPTL Tom Wendel was recognized as well.  Our legislative and Benefits Protection Team is serving Virginia's veterans well!

  DAV Legislative Director Joy Ilem, National Adjutant Marc Burgess, Dept. Adjutant Bob Cox,

  Dept. Commander Lisa Gregory, BPTL Tom Wendel, National Commander Butch Whitehead

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