This site is an enduring resource for Council and Chapter Legislative Leadership to provide necessary tools for your federal advocacy efforts. Have questions about this site or having issues? Please send any requests to msc@moaa.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Advocacy in Action 2026
Full information on Advocacy in Action 2026 are available at MOAA.org/AiA, which will be updated frequently. Travel guidance for council and chapter leaders is available on the Chapter Administration page.
More information for AiA 2026 participants (PDF downloads):
- New! Updated April 15: Advocacy in Action print ad, The Hill
- New! Updated April 14: Advocacy in Action training day slides
- Legislation elevator pitches
- Team rosters by state
- Congressional visits by state
- List of congressional offices
- Soapbox Advocacy Day Mobile Tool
- State demographics
Issue papers and videos on each topic are available below; check MOAA.org/AiA for updated feature articles, Take Action links, and much more.
MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT (Issue paper)
SHUTDOWN FAIRNESS ACT (Issue paper)
GUARD VA BENEFITS ACT (Issue paper)
MILITARY CARE ACT (Issue paper)
AiA 2026 Engagement Statistics (Scroll for Maps)
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Quarterly Action Center Data
MOAA’s Government Relations Department and Affiliated Councils and Chapters Department are excited to introduce a new quarterly report comprised of data from the Legislative Action Center. You will now be able to see how many people in your Council and/or Chapter have registered for the Legislative Action Center and how many letters they are sending to their Members of Congress.
This report will be available on this website on a quarterly basis:
- January-March will be posted in mid-April
- April-June will be posted in mid-July
- July-September will be posted in mid-October
- October-December will be posted in mid-January
For a report on Legislative Action Center engagements for the fourth quarter of 2025 (through Dec. 31), click here (PDF download, updated Feb. 6).
Please reach out with any questions at msc@moaa.org.
Advocacy in Action 2025 Information
For Advocacy in Action 2025, MOAA will bring five topics to Capitol Hill, with three discussed in each Congressional meeting. MOAA’s Government Relations team has identified key legislators for these meetings.
Soapbox Consulting will handle scheduling, so Council and Chapter leaders won't need to contact schedulers this year.
MOAA HQ may assign a staff member, Board of Directors member, or Advisory Council member to each team based on availability. Pairing state leadership with Board members or National Staff/Committee Advisers acts as a force multiplier during these meetings.
2025 Advocacy in Action and Council President’s Seminar Travel Guidance
For those registered Council and Chapter presidents and representatives participating in the 2025 Advocacy in Action (AiA) event and associated Council Presidents' Seminar, find links to the agenda and required travel reimbursement documents (PDF downloads) below:
Prepare for Action
These planning documents contain essential information to help you get ready for your meetings with legislators and their congressional staff. They provide detailed insights and practical tips to ensure you are well-prepared to effectively communicate the objectives and priorities of MOAA's annual fly-in event.
2025 AiA Planning Resources
- Tips for a Successful Meeting with Legislators - Infographic (4MB)
- Advocacy in Action Participant Team List (Excel file, updated April 1)
- Congressional Office List (PDF)
- AiA Issue Elevator Pitches (PDF)
- State Demographics (PDF)
- 2025 Advocacy in Action Advertisement (The Hill)
- Advocacy in Action Priorities (Office Visit Leave-Behind)
How to Document Your Appointments
MOAA's government relations team frequently meets with lawmakers and their staffers, and we understand the importance of your interactions with them too. We recognize the effort it takes to schedule these meetings, which is why our action center includes a tool for reporting your engagements with elected officials. Whether you've successfully scheduled a meeting or encountered challenges in doing so, your input is invaluable. Please use this tool to report all interactions, including details about your scheduling efforts.
General Resources
MOAA advocates, like you, can access these general resources year-round. You don't need to wait until MOAA's annual advocacy campaign to meet with your legislators and their staff to discuss important issues impacting the uniformed services and veteran communities. Below, you will find federal and state advocacy-related resources that you can utilize.
MOAA National and Federal Resources
State Advocacy Resources
Support
Have questions about this site or having issues? Please send any requests to msc@moaa.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.