Legislative
The American Legion actively addresses issues of national importance in Washington and across the country.
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About the National Legislative Division
The Legislative Division promotes the organization’s positions and recommendations to Congress, the White House, and federal departments and agencies. -
Legislative Agenda & Point Papers
The American Legion strongly advocates for additional legislation to improve the lives of veterans, servicemembers and their families. -
Legislative Testimony
The American Legion delivers the voice of the veteran to lawmakers. -
Advocacy Toolkit
Easy-to-use tools and helpful information for participating in grassroots advocacy. -
Grassroots Action Center
Make direct contact with lawmakers to advance American Legion priorities. -
Congressional Contact Report Form
Share with National Headquarters your engagement with members of Congress or their staff when advocating on behalf of The American Legion. -
Resources
Access links to Senate and House committee websites and resources related to The American Legion's legislative initiatives. -
Contact
Have a question? Contact us.
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I was about to give up... I wouldn’t have known where to go.
Korean War Army veteran Willie Alvin Cousin, who received long-overdue and wrongly denied VA disability benefits after his case was reopened and won by American Legion Department Service Officer K. Robert Lewis
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Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charlie Ray, after American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance helped more than 3,120 children whose active-duty families were affected by the federal government shutdown.
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