Advocacy
Next Steps for the Star Act: How MOAA Will Continue Fighting for Combat-Injured Veterans
Momentum continues in MOAA’s work to end this unjust pay offset. Here’s the latest.
As MOAA's Director of Government Relations for Military Family and Survivor Policy, Jen Goodale is responsible for ensuring programs and policies designed to support uniformed service families address unique challenges these families face due to service. She manages and develops relationships to advance legislative priorities on the Hill, with DoD, and with other military and veterans service organizations. She also advises MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council.
Momentum continues in MOAA’s work to end this unjust pay offset. Here’s the latest.
MOAA-backed provisions in both versions of the must-pass bill would improve a stressful, expensive process.
The findings will help improve programs and resources for military families.
Such a fundamental shift could put this important benefit at risk.
The program touches more than 1,000 school districts. Its budget has come up short since 1969.
The Defense-State Liaison Office’s 2026 to-do list targets child care, spouse employment, and more key issues.