by Rikki Almanza | Oct 14, 2025
Leaders from The American Legion and several Veterans organizations gathered in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14 to demand that Congress pass the Pay Our Troops Act and end the ongoing government shutdown. Hosted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 30, 2025
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting noncitizen military Service Members and Veterans from deportation while creating clearer paths to U.S. citizenship. The Veteran Service Recognition Act, led in the House by Rep. Mark...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 23, 2025
The American Legion recently provided testimony on a wide range of legislation that seeks to strengthen services and protections for Veterans. These measures include improving access to care, expanding education opportunities for those transitioning out of military...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 16, 2025
American Legion representatives testified on June 11 and 12 to support a wide range of bills that would improve the lives of Veterans, Service Members, and their families. Cole Lyle, Director of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, and Andrew Petrie, Senior Policy...
by caLegion HQ | Feb 13, 2025
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