As members of the American Legion Family, we support veterans through Auxiliary programs and by advocating for impactful legislation. The GI Bill has served veterans for 80 years, the PACT ACT was recently enacted, and we continue to urge legislators to back additional bills benefiting veterans.

The CTF (Commanders Task Force) brings together representatives from nine Minnesota veterans' organizations to discuss legislative priorities. The Auxiliary legislation chairman has been invited to attend as a guest. A leadership summit is scheduled for this week, where key issues will be addressed. Details will be shared in an upcoming Auxiliary Unit Mailing.

Stay informed by meeting with your legislators or their staff to discuss which veteran bills they support. If they don't back the American Legion Family's priorities, ask them why. Invite candidates to speak annually—not just during election years—to ensure continued support for your cause. Involve the American Legion Family in these discussions and follow up by urging your own legislator to support key bills.

The websites listed below provide important information regarding the legislative program for the American Legion family:

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• The Auxiliary has an information guide available - either purchase from Emblem Sales or download at: www.legion-aux.org/Member/Guides/Advocacy-Guide.

• This handbook has a downloadable copy of the Legion Family Legislative Handbook: https://legion.org/publications/223496/legislative

• This site is where you can sign up to receive American Legion Legislative alerts when Family members are asked to act. www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Register

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The American Legion Family does not endorse political candidates. Be sure to vote and consider candidate positions on veteran issues when deciding.