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7 Days. 7 Focus Groups. Call to Actions, Bills, Bios and More!

“To be an advocate is to have courage, independence and passion for the things that matter.” – Kristen Uedoi
​AFSA Legislative Awareness Week convened October 15th-21st, 2023. Our AFSA International President and Chief Executive Director join the Legislative Team in expressing our sincere appreciation to all of those who participated. We are happy to report that thanks to your efforts, over 5,000 letters in support of AFSA-sponsored legislative initiatives were sent to members of Congress throughout the course of the week. If you haven't had a chance to take a look at LAW23, please scroll down to access the videos, documents and much more.  

We are grateful for the efforts of so many participants in the 2023 Legislative Awareness Week. We are looking forward to continuing to build virtual platforms for members to engage with to better position Chapters, Divisions, and the Headquarters to yield timely and desired results in the legislative process. If you have any additional questions about this or anything else in reference to the 2023 Legislative Awareness Week, please reach out to our Military and Government Team at [email protected].

Day 1 - Sunday, October 15, 2023: Advocacy All-star

Introduction to the Legislative Process: School House Rock - I'm Just a Bill
ADVOCACY ALLSTAR: Congressional Procedure

Day 2: Monday, October 16, 2023: Pay & Compensation

AFSA Advocating for a Better Standard of On-Base Housing for Military Families

S.344 and H.R. 1282: The Major Richard Star Act
S.1515 and H.R 303: The Retired Pay Restoration Act

​Day 3: Tuesday, October 17, 2023: Health Care

H.R. 1045: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act 
H.R. 2935: Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act
​HBOT: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
2023 US Congress HBOT Bills
  • H.R. 105 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/105 )
  • H.R. 3649 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3649 )

Links to Additional Resources
Navy SEAL Battles PTSD and TBI with HBOT
https://youtu.be/_a7bxhhZKns?si=ACcAOpXCPe3ZMCQG 
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Air Force Veteran Finds Relief from post-traumatic stress with HBOT
https://youtu.be/Mv3GzqYxltc?si=qds_GHcanjNcdjiS 

​​Day 4: Wednesday, October 18, 2023: Education

H.R. 452 and S.60: Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023
H.R. 1078 and S. 498: Veteran Education Empowerment Act

Forever GI Bill Sections

Tuition Assistance, Tuition Assistance Top-Up and VA Benefits

​​Day 5: Thursday, October 19, 2023: Sexual Assault

H.R. 1434: Stop Our Sexual Assault in the Military Act

Day 6: Friday, October 20, 2023: Guard & Reserve

H.R. 3253: Reservist Pay Equity Act
H.R. 3668: TRICARE Fairness For National Guard And Reserve Retirees Act
The Military Coalition (TMC) The Guard & Reserve Committee
The Military Coalition (TMC): Legislative Goal/Issue 118th Congress

Day 7: Saturday, October 21, 2023: Family Matters

H.R. 1763 and S.497: Military Family Nutrition Act 2023
S.2072: Supporting Mental Health For Military Children Act

Presentation: Relevant issues AFSA is currently supporting (Carey Crance, AFSA Family Matters Trustee)

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