Advocacy
Congress’ Plate Is Full ... and the Clock Is Ticking
A defense bill that hasn’t missed a year since 1961, a budget process that hasn't been on time in three decades, and less than 180 days to get it all done.
As a Deputy Director of Government Relations with MOAA, Brenden McMahon is responsible for supporting the Government Relations operations and assisting in coordinating engagement activities with the executive and legislative branches of the federal government along with other military, veteran, and stakeholder groups. He manages the department’s technology engagement tools and congressional advocacy platform and subscriptions. He also coordinates legislative advocacy efforts across MOAA business lines and leads MOAA's annual advocacy event. He supports The Military Coalition as well as MOAA’s Health Care and Government Relations Board Committees.
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