Washington Conference
A Powerful voice on capitol hill
The Annual Washington Conference brings together Legionnaires for critical discussions with lawmakers, informative sessions with members of Congress and VA leadership, and insights on legislative priorities from the National Commander. The National Commander will also address attendees on legislative priorities during the National Commander’s Rally.
Information on the 2026 Washington Conference and 2026 Legislative Agenda of The American Legion will be available in early 2026.
2025 Legislative Agenda
The Legion’s key priorities for the 119th Congress are focused on several issues that impact veterans, service members, and their families, including PACT Act implementation and oversight, suicide prevention and mental healthcare access, military quality of life, paying the US Coast Guard in the event of a government shutdown, modernizing the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and more.
Read the full 2025 American Legion Legislative Agenda for the 119th Congress, 1st Session:
2025 NATIONAL COMMANDER'S TESTIMONY
American Legion National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr. testified before a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs on February 26, 2025, delivering some of the organization’s areas of focus on its legislative agenda.
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2025 Legislative Point Papers
One-page briefings on each of the 2025 American Legion Legislative Priorities.Click to view -
2025 Commander's Call Agenda
Read the agenda for National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr.'s 2025 Commander's Call.Click to Download -
Grassroots Action Center
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