by caLegion Contributor | Oct 30, 2023
By Seth Reeb and Dana Nichol, Reeb Government Relations The California State Legislature adjourned for the 2023 legislative year on September 14. Legislation that survived the legislative process to that point were sent to the Governor for his signature or veto. The...
by Jared Morgan | Jul 22, 2023
The U.S. Senate this week began considering the Major Richard Star Act, aimed at supporting disabled veteran military retirees. The bill, Amendment #142 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), is backed by The American Legion. The NDAA, comprising of a...
by caLegion Contributor | Jun 23, 2023
Editor’s Note: In a letter addressed to Chairman Derrick Van Orden and Ranking Member Mark Levin of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, The American Legion (TAL), Department of California and its commander, Jere Romano, and past commander, Lawrence Van...
by Christian Southards | Jul 13, 2022
The U.S. House on Wednesday passed the Honoring Our PACT Act, which would grant extensive medical benefits to veterans exposed to toxins during their service. The bill will now go back to the Senate with some changes before being passed to President Joe Biden’s desk,...
by caLegion Contributor | Jul 7, 2022
The American Legion Department of California made its endorsement for national commander during its annual convention in Visalia, Calif., on Sunday, June 26. A resolution to back outgoing California Department Commander Autrey James for the highest position in The...
by Christian Southards | Jun 1, 2022
On May 27, two veterans bills introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) were advanced to the California Senate. The first bill, AB 2032, would establish a “Green Alert emergency system” managed by the California Highway Patrol, or CHP, to combat...
