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AFSA's Legislative Program

Specifically focused on issues that affect enlisted Airmen and their families, AFSA regularly meets with members of Congress and Air Force and government senior leaders to advocate for fair and equitable benefits that matter to today’s Total Force Airmen and their families, and to our Veterans who have served proudly in the past.   Pay raises, tuition assistance, healthcare, COLA adjustments, transition programs, care for survivors, and education benefits are just a few things on AFSA’s legislative scope.  For a look at all of AFSA's legislative priorities for the coming year, visit our Legislative Platform page.
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POLITICO: 4/12/19

Military personnel caught in crossfire over lending law

The first major standoff between Democratic lawmakers and the Trump-appointed director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is threatening to put military service members at risk.

Executive Director Keith Reed quoted in Politico regarding CFPB and the Military Lending Act
AFSA POW-MIA Recognition Week is scheduled for 15-21 September, with
20 September 2019, as National
​ POW-MIA Recognition Day.
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​This is the week that we honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. We encourage your chapter to create and schedule some type of special event(s) to help continue educating and keeping the community aware and involved of the struggle to account for our missing service members.
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Below are a few examples of some activities or events you could do:
  • Formal Retreat
  • Wreath Laying Ceremony
  • POW-MIA Breakfast/Luncheon with Former POW as Guest Speaker
  • 5 or 10K POW-MIA Family Fun Run
  • Team with Other Veteran Organizations Events

Contact Your Elected Officials

The AFSA Legislative Action Center is a platform that allows AFSA members to
  • Search and contact elected officials by zip code.
  • Look up and act on specific legislation.
  • Sign up for legislative alerts. 
Access the Action Center here. 

Chapter Legislative Involvement

The focus of the Air Force Sergeants Association is on improving the quality of the lives of current and past total force enlisted Airmen and their families.  We primarily do this through our legislative advocacy program.  AFSA has registered lobbyist who work hard in Washington to influence Congress and the Administration to amend Public Law--to create, maintain, and protect quality-of-life programs.  The Chapters have an important role in the grassroots infrastructure that supports the Headquarters’ important work.  A strong Legislative Program at the Chapter level is important.  Download information about building a Chapter Legislative Program here.
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Communicating with Elected Officials

Communicating with your elected officials is an effective way to let them know what is important to you as an Airmen, Veteran or military family member.  Download instructions on how to communicate with your representatives. 
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Congressional Visits

You have a very important issue you want to discuss with your elected officials.  You requested and, to your surprise, were able to get a meeting with one of your senators, while he or she is in your area during a congressional recess.  How do you get ready for the meeting? What are some things to keep in mind during your session with the senator? Download  suggestions a to make your meeting productive and positive here.   ​

AFSA LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
​1992-2018

This is a brief recap of what AFSA has done in the legislative arena for the enlisted members and their families over the last 25 years. You can see from the summary that we have cut across all spectrum of our association working hard to take of the needs and desires of our active duty, guard, reserve, retiree, veteran, and family members. 
​Download the complete Legislative Accomplishment Guide.