Resolutions
WHAT IS A RESOLUTION?
The information on Resolutions is provided to help Legionnaires use this process to solve problems.
Resolutions are used by posts, districts, and departments to alter our operations in response to a problem or declare our position on policy matters.
- Resolutions Webpage – The American Legion
Need help writing a resolution?
The Resolution and Reports booklet has been developed to assist The American Legion staff and volunteers to be as consistent as possible in composing and writing resolutions.
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
During a 2022 Department Executive Committee (DEC) meeting, a Department Resolutions Committee was established. The current committee members are:
RESOLUTIONS FORMS
- 2026 Department Resolution Blank Form – DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
- 2026 Department Resolution Blank Form – MARCH DEC
- 2025 Department Resolution Blank Form – SEPTEMBER DEC
- 2025 Department Resolution Blank Form – AUGUST DEC (VIRTUAL)
- 2025 Department Resolution Blank Form – DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
- 2025 Department Resolution Blank Form – MARCH DEC
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS OF 2026
Resolutions to be considered at the 2026 Department Convention:
- 2026-001: Reintegration and Support of Aerospace Initiatives Within The American Legion
- 2026-002: Formal Apology to the Families of Johnny Ritchey and Nelson Manuel
- 2026-004: Attorneys and Claims Agents
- 2026-005: Pass the World War II Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 2026-006: Preservation of African-American Military Heritage and Historical Recognition
- 2026-007: Reopen National Cemeteries
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS OF 2025
Resolutions considered at the 2025 Department Convention:
PASSED
- 2025-003: Change in Department Bylaw Article V, Section 17
- 2025-004: American Legion Veteran Service Officer for the Sacramento Area
- 2025-007: Change to Department Bylaw Article XIII, Section 6
- 2025-008: Avoiding Disciplinary Action by Transferring Posts or Departments
- 2025-009: Removal of Adjutant and Service Officer from List of Appointed Officers
- 2025-011: Reopening Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital Lapidary Shop
- 2025-012: Department of California to Sponsor the Birdwell Foundation
- 2025-014: Establishment of a National ESports Program
- 2025-015: Digital Service Verification for Membership
- 2025-016: Name All Women Veterans’ Rooms/Clinics After Women Veterans by FFY 2027
- 2025-017: Revise the “Paid Up for Life” Fees to be Competitive with VFW and DAV
- 2025-019: Provide Benefits for Descendants of Port Chicago 256 and Philadelphia 15
- 2025-020: Support the “Interstate 80 Medal of Honor Safety Roadside Rest Area” and “Congressional Gold Medal Memorial Interchange” in Vallejo, CA
- 2025-021: Fully Implement CCICM Nationwide by FFY 2027
- 2025-022: Fully Implement ACORN Nationwide by FFY 2027
REJECTED
- 2025-001: Ensuring Merit-Based Practices in Department of Defense Military Personnel Actions
- 2025-006: Children & Youth Firearm Safety
- 2025-010: Gentleman’s Agreement
- 2025-013: Community Hero – Be The One Enhancement
- 2025-018: Revise The American Legion (TAL) Officer’s Guide and Manual of Ceremonies to Allow Non-TAL Units to Install TAL Post Officers
RESOLUTIONS OF 2024
Resolutions considered at the DEC meeting (Dec 19):
VIEW MEETING AGENDA
Resolutions considered at the 2024 Department Convention:
PASSED
- 2024-004: Sacramento VSO
- 2024-005: Internet forum
- 2024-006: Video Games Veteran Health
- 2024-009: A system Worth Saving
- 2024-010: TAL Post 30 Transfer Resolution
- 2024-011: Resolution to Restore Respect for Military and Veterans
- 2024-012: PGA Hope
- 2024-013: Deported Veterans
- 2024-014: National Delegate Fee
- 2024-015: Recruitment Crisis
- 2024-016: VA FMP & CHAMPVA
RESOLUTIONS OF 2023
Resolutions passed during the 2023 Department convention:
- 2023-001: Department Video Gaming Committee (Bylaws Change)
- 2023-002: Rename Aeronautical Commission (Bylaws Change)
- 2923-005: Boys Nation Coed Study
- 2023-006: Department Women’s Committee (Bylaws Change)
- 2023-009: Renaming the Mare Island Clinic, the Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic
- 2023-011: Establishing a Department Resolutions Process Handbook
- 2023-012: Establishing a Uniform Code of Procedures for Department Conventions
- 2023-013: Funding for CA Endorsed Candidate for Ntl Commander
- 2023-015: SAL Life Membership
- 2023-016: Military Veterans Suicide in the United States
- 2023-017: Endorsement for Gary B. Leach for National Vice Commander
- 2023-020: Department Veterans Mental Health Committee
- 2023-021: Subject Matter: Be The One and TruConnect
- 2023-023: Aerospace Commission Drone Soccer / UAV Pilot Program
RESOLUTIONS OF 2022
Resolutions passed during the 2022 Department convention:
- 2022-003: Updating Post Bylaws
- 2022-004: Updating District Bylaws
- 2022-005: Establishment of a Department Resolution Committee
- 2022-006: Department Review of County Council Bylaws
- 2022-009: Provide Equity to Filipino WWII Veterans
- 2022-010: Ways and Means Commission
- 2022-011: Endorsement for National Commander
- 2020-012: National Cemetery Privileges for Reservists and National Guard
- 2022-014: Repeal “The Rescission Act of 1946”
- 2022-015: Exonerate The “Port Chicago Fifty” and “Philadelphia Fifteen”
- 2022-016: Prevention of Member’s Transfer to Another Post While Under the Threat of Hearing Charges
- 2022-017: Creation of a Woman Veterans Committee
- 2022-018: Creation of Membership Recruitment Goals Committee
- 2022-020: Supportive Services Funding for Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
- 2022-022: Abating the Negative Impact of Category Management Practices
- 2022-023: Protecting Veteran-Owned Small Business Subcontractors
- 2022-024: Quality Education for GI Bill Beneficiaries
- 2022-025: Resource and System Provisions for Food Insecurity Among Veterans
- 2022-026: Tax relief for Veterans and Military Families
- 2022-027: SNA Health Care/Death Benefits for Members in the Delayed Entry Program
- 2022-028: SNA TAL Support Legislation to Define “Incident to Service”
- 2022-029: Subject: Stayskal Act
