The
goal of the Department Legislative Program is to promote awareness and legislative
involvement by VFW Post members to support State and National legislative
priorities that affect veterans, their families and their survivors.
The VFW traces its roots back to 1899, when veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection were inspired to form an organization to secure rights and benefits they earned during service through the legislative process. This legislative advocacy has been a foundational element to the VFW's identity today. Since then, the VFW has been involved in major legislative changes for veterans, to include the formation of the Veterans Affairs Agency, educational benefits, disability benefits and more. We continue this work at the State level and in Washington D.C. to improve the quality of life of veterans and their families. 2024-2025 VFW Michigan Legislative Program The following Department sponsored resolutions were voted on and adopted by our membership at the VFW Department of Michigan 2024 State Convention on June 1, 2024. Each issue is being forwarded to the appropriate agency by our leadership for further action. Information on Michigan Priorities: 2024 VFW National Legislative Priorities Information on National Priorities: Barry Walter, Department Director 924 N Washington Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Office #: 517-485-9456 Cell #: 517-488-2033
Department Convention Resolutions:
1 - Government Headstones (forwarded to VFW National Convention)
2 - Traumatic Brain Injury & PTSD Program (forwarded to VFW National Convention)
The following VFW Department Resolutions have been forwarded to the Michigan Commander's Group Legislative Committee for comment prior to being forwarded to either MVAA or our State Legislators as may be appropriate. If other members of the Michigan Commanders Group will join us on presenting these individual issues it strengthens our efforts.