Washington Conference
A Powerful Voice on Capitol Hill
The Annual Washington Conference brings together Legionnaires for critical discussions with lawmakers, informative sessions with members of Congress and VA leadership, and insights on legislative priorities from the National Commander. The National Commander will also address attendees on legislative priorities during the National Commander’s Rally.
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2026 Legislative Agenda, Point Papers, & Priorities
The Legion’s key priorities for the 119th Congress are focused on several issues that impact veterans, service members, and their families, including PACT Act implementation and oversight, suicide prevention and mental healthcare access, military quality of life, paying the US Coast Guard in the event of a government shutdown, modernizing the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and more.
Read the 2026 American Legion Legislative Agenda, Point Papers, and Priorities for the 119th Congress, 2nd Session:
NATIONAL COMMANDER'S TestimonyAmerican Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley shares 51³Ô¹Ï’s legislative priorities with and answers questions from members of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:45AM ET. |