LEGISLATIVE


 
Legislative- This purpose of this program is to urge our legislators to preserve veterans’ rights and entitlements and to advocate a strong national defense.
  
VFW Auxiliary members are instrumental in assisting the VFW pass or block legislation that impacts veterans and their families. Each year, members contact legislators to share our views regarding such legislation with them and invite them to share their positions on veterans’ issues; we hold legislators accountable for honoring America’s promises to our nation’s veterans.


 Year End Report
 
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Legislative Citation Award 2024-2025
South Dakota Legislative Guide 2025-26
List of SD Legislators
2025 List of SD House Legislators
2025 List of SD Senate Legislators
 
Legislative Conference Registration 
 
LEGISLATIVE ARCHIVE
 
 
 
Legislative Achievements 2025-2026 Completed Reported
Promote, participate and/or host/co-host with/without VFW Post activities regarding the VFW Priority Goals.    
Host/co-host with VFW Post activity/event connecting with local lawmakers.    
Promote and report how many members signed up for the VFW Action Corps Weekly.    
Report the number of members' contacts made regarding veterans' issues recorded (method used - face-to-face, email, social media, phone calls, letters/postcards).    
Report the number of Auxiliary members attending events where they could interact with their legislators (ex. Town Halls, meet & greet, legislative conferences, etc.)    
Train members on the legislative process.    


 
VFW Auxiliary members are instrumental in assisting the VFW pass or block legislation that impacts veterans and their families. Each year, members contact legislators to share our views regarding such legislation with them and invite them to share their positions on veterans’ issues; we hold legislators accountable for honoring America’s promises to our nation’s veterans.

The Legislative Program:

  • Promotes the VFW Priority Goals.
    The Priority Goals reflect the resolutions passed by the VFW to strengthen and ensure an adequate VA system for millions of current and future veterans. They call for much-needed attention to crises and are grouped under six areas of concern:

     

    • Budget
    • Health Care
    • Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
    • Education, Employment and Transition Assistance
    • Military Quality of Life
    • National Security, Foreign Affairs and POW/MIA
  • Promotes Action Corps
    Stay informed and up-to-date on issues facing our veterans, our military and their families by signing up to receive the VFW’s Action Corps Weekly e-newsletter. The VFW Action Corps is free and open to all patriotic Americans who care about the military and veterans’ communities.
  • Encourages all citizens to exercise their right to vote and contact legislators regarding issues impacting veterans and their families.