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ROA urges Congress to drive forward with needed reforms to improve military-to-civilian transitions The Reserve Organization of America, the only national military organization that solely and exclusively supports the Reserve and National Guard (referred to as the reserve components), testified on March 20 before Congress on pending legislation and ways to improve military-to-civilian transitions for reserve component service members and their families. For the full story: https://lnkd.in/efmC2e9r.

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 1151 - Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023 Policy: International Affairs Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eZy5bHTY Bill 118 s 1151, also known as the Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of prolonged military engagements overseas. The bill seeks to hold the executive branch accountable for its decisions to engage in long-term military operations by requiring regular reports to Congress on the progress and goals of such engagements. Under the provisions of the...

Founder and CEO Brenner Campbell met with Robert Moriarty, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Headquarters #AirForce, at the Pentagon. They discussed signing the first-ever Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) for unaccompanied housing.

Weakening of Civil Institutions: Economic dependence on the military can weaken civilian institutions and diminish their capacity to hold the military accountable. When civilian leaders prioritize military interests to secure funding or support, it can lead to a lack of oversight and transparency in governance. This erosion of accountability undermines the rule of law and democratic processes, further entrenching military power in political affairs.

The United States Constitution, a foundational document that outlines the structure of government and the rights of its citizens, holds a pivotal place in shaping the country's military establishment. Crafted in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, the Constitution delineates the powers, duties, and limitations of the military within the framework of a constitutional republic.

Six improvements to USERRA spearheaded by Reserve Organization of America (ROA) were included in H.R.8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which passed the House of Representatives on Monday with resounding bipartisan support. Among these improvements include expanding access to injunctive relief, increasing liquidated damages awarded to plaintiffs, incentivizing legal representation for claimants with cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and requiring the Secretary of Labor to review and revise the Department of Labor's USERRA investigation manual. On behalf of ROA, I thank the 389 members of the House who voted in favor of the Dole Act. Last year, ROA testified twice before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity advocating for these protections, among others. Behind the scenes, ROA worked closely with congressional staff to turn its recommendations into legislative action. The Dole Act now heads to the Senate for consideration, where ROA is urging swift action to advance the bill. Before witnessing the historic vote from the House gallery, I urged members of ROA’s minute man movement to contact their elected officials and advocate for support for the Dole Act. To help ROA ensure Congress delivers the Dole Act to the president for signature, visit ROA’s Legislative Readiness Center at https://lnkd.in/eG-bbsGC.

Tell Congress Members to Commit to Voting No on Military Spending We're searching for Congress Members who will publicly make a serious effort, commit to voting No, and urge their colleagues to vote No, on military spending unless it is reduced. (More info here.) Click below to email your Representative and Senators. It helps to add your own words.https://https://lnkd.in/g5NSv3SA

The results are in and most of the active MPs on Burma/Myanmar have been re-elected, and with cross-party support on Burma, no significant change in policy is expected. The new Labour government must now speed up the implementation of policy, cutting revenue and arms to the military.

I had a great time discussing military price gouging with More Perfect Union! Listen below to learn more about how defense contractors are fleecing the government and taxpayers: https://lnkd.in/g7WkMhuy