The American Legion’s National Legislative Council is a 535-member group of Legionnaires designated to serve as direct liaisons to every member of the Senate and House of Representatives– and applications are open to join the Council for the 118th Congress!
Before every new session of Congress, The American Legion rebuilds its National Veterans Council. Interested candidates may submit their applications at this webpage for their departments’ consideration. Members of the Legislative Council work to:
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with elected lawmakers and staff
Promote an interest in and a furtherance of The American Legion’s legislative goals
Serve as a liaison for disseminating information to elected lawmakers and staff
Members of the Legislative Council are relied on to reinforce The American Legion’s overall legislative efforts, particularly at times when immediate and personal contact with lawmakers is necessary – typically referred to as “grassroots contact.”
They routinely email, write, and/or call lawmakers and their staff regarding veterans legislation. Members should strive to visit the lawmaker’s local office at least once per month to discuss issues that will directly impact The American Legion’s legislative goals.
Position requirements include:
• Current Legionnaire willing to work in concert with The American Legion to achieve its legislative goals.
• Experience working with public relations and/or elected officials is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills are necessary.
• Comfortable speaking and making presentations to larger groups.
• Ability to use social media.
• Ability to represent The American Legion and veterans to various groups and organizations.
• Personal relationship with the member of Congress to whom they are assigned, senior staffers in their office, or willingness and ability to establish relationships with them.
Legionnaires who are already politically active within their communities, districts and states are best fit to serve in these roles. The relationship between the Council member and their elected representative is one of established trust, where the judgment and advice of the Legionnaire is respected by the elected official. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the Nov. 8 election.
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Author: National HQ
Published with permission. The American Legion is built on a promise from men and women who swore with their lives to defend and protect the United States through military service. The promise begins at enlistment, grows through training and discipline in the U.S. Armed Forces and continues after discharge, as veterans in service to community, state and nation.