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 Legislative Program 2024 - 2025

 This link takes you to resolutions passed at the annual National Convention held in Phoenix, AZ in August 2024, click here

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DAV Critical Policy Goals 2025

  This link takes you to the list of critical legislative goals for DAV, click here

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DAV National Commander's Testimony on Capitol Hill -  2024

National Commander Nancy Espinosa presented DAVs 2024 Legislative Program on Thursday 07 March 2024 

The congressional testimony officially kicked off the DAV 2024 Mid-Winter Conference. The annual advocacy meeting draws hundreds of DAV members and leaders to Washington to meet with some of the few people running the country—senators and representatives—and push them to follow through on DAV’s critical policy goals.

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• Correct inequities for veterans receiving compensation benefits and provide parity in benefits for survivors.

• Ensure the faithful implementation of the PACT Act and address gaps in toxic-exposure benefits.

• Establish equity in VA care, services and benefits for women, LGBTQ+ and minority veterans.

• Provide a full spectrum of long-term care options for service-disabled and aging veterans.

• Bolster mental health resources to ensure reduction of veteran suicides.

• Expand the VA’s capacity to deliver timely, high-quality care to veterans.

 

To view a recording of the hearing, including questions & answers, click here.

For a PDF copy of her testimony, click here

 

DAV Benefits Protection Team 

  In 2016, DAV developed a new Benefits Protection Team program - our legislative efforts are focused on protecting your earned benefits! To visit the National DAV Benefits Protection Team site, click here

For the Benefits Protection Team Toolkit, click here

 

DAV Commanders Action Network (DAV CAN):  click here

  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 Independent Budget for FY 2025 and 2026, 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 Legislative Webinars click here

  Webinars on a variety oif legislative topics 

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DAV Legislative Resources: click here

  This leads you to the National DAV Legislative Resources page.

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 Virginia has won 11 OPA (Outstanding Performance of Advocacy) Awards from the National Organization

 

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