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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

South Dakota Legislative Guide Sheet 2024-025

List of SD Legislators

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Legislative Achievements	Completed	Reported
Promote VFW Priority Goals.
Encourage members to communicate with legislators regarding veterans' issues.
Promote and report how many members signed up for the VFW Action Corps Weekly.
Number of members' contacts made regarding veterans' issues recorded (method used - face-to-face, email, social media, phone calls, letters/postcards).
Trained members on the legislative process.
Encourage "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" initiative.
Utilized tools in "Guide to Contacting Your Legislators".
Attend a School of Instruction event at District and/or Dept. Fall meetings.

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.