VFW Department of Washington
Our service does not end when the uniform comes off. Stay informed about state and federal veterans legislation, find reliable resources, and make your voice heard on issues affecting veterans, service members, and military families.
Start with the Department's existing legislation pages, then consult the official legislative records for the latest bill language, hearings, and status.
Review legislation considered by the Washington State Legislature that may affect benefits, access to services, employment, housing, and the quality of life for veterans and their families.
Explore the VFW's federal legislative priorities, monitor congressional bills that affect the veteran community, and access resources prepared by VFW National Legislative Service.
Bill information changes quickly. Department pages provide useful context; verify current bill text, status, and hearing schedules with the Washington State Legislature or official federal resources before citing a measure.
Use these resources to understand an issue, identify the right office, and participate in the legislative process. Links take you directly to the organization providing the information.
Find national advocacy updates, Action Center campaigns, and options for signing up to receive notices.
Open the Action CenterIdentify your Washington legislative district and the senators and representatives serving it.
Use the district finderLocate your U.S. House member or review official contact options for U.S. senators.
Find your House member Contact U.S. senatorsLearn how to follow measures, review legislative progress, and use the state's bill-tracking tools.
Track a state billLearn the official process for commenting on a bill or presenting testimony at a Washington legislative hearing.
Comment on a bill Testify at a hearingRead VFW's regular roundups of national veterans-related policy and legislative developments.
Read the weekly updateVeterans policy touches nearly every stage of military and post-service life. These themes reflect the types of issues addressed in VFW's national legislative priorities; specific positions and legislation are available from VFW National.
Protecting earned compensation, timely claims decisions, and survivor benefits.
Access to quality care, mental health services, and treatment of service-related conditions.
Transition assistance, GI Bill programs, training, and employment opportunities.
Stable housing, supportive services, and solutions to veteran homelessness.
Resources for caregivers, dependents, survivors, and transitioning service members.
Military quality of life, service-member support, and POW/MIA accountability.
For the VFW's official and current positions, consult National Legislative Service and its Priority Goals.
You do not need to be a policy expert to participate. Start with accurate information, a respectful conversation, and a clear request.
Washington's guide to contacting legislatorsRead the relevant legislation, the VFW's published position where available, and the source documents before sharing information.
Use official district and congressional directories to identify the offices that represent you. Brief, specific, courteous messages are easier to understand and respond to.
Attend a town hall, follow committee hearings, submit comments, or give testimony when opportunities are available.
Share verified updates with your Post and encourage members to review official VFW resources. Coordinate with Department leadership before presenting a position as an official VFW or Post position.
Follow national Action Corps updates and connect with your local VFW Post to help keep veterans' issues in the conversation.
