We recently received an email from National and Department Legislative Director Doug Brown concerning the current Legislative Priorities being focused on by the AMVETS Family when approaching lawmakers. These are critical to anyone who wishes to help during the March on the Hill, or anyone who wants to be up to date on the efforts of the Sons of AMVETS to help our Veterans.
2016 AMVETS Legislative Priorities
Federal Government Reform
• Extend Advanced Appropriations to all Remaining Discretionary & Mandatory Programs
• Strengthen Accountability & Ease VA Hiring Protocols
VA acknowledges that six months to a year are required to fill vacant positions—assuming a viable pool of candidates is interested and available.
• Implement Whistleblower Protections
Several VA whistleblowers have stated that transparency was stymied within VA, meaning proper protocols could never be implemented to deal with the real challenges the agency faced in delivering timely care to veterans..
• Ensure Adequate Investment in VA Capital Infrastructure