The VFW's presence on Capitol Hill allows VFW officials to monitor and lobby Congress for legislative action targeted toward maintaining a strong national defense and improving military benefits and quality of life for all veterans, including those currently serving in the active-duty military, the National Guard and the Reserves.

The mission of the VFW National Legislative Service is to represent the VFW position on various issues before the United States Congress. This is accomplished through testifying at congressional committee hearings as well as interacting directly with members of Congress and their staffs, and the staffs of Committees having jurisdiction over veterans legislation. The NLS not only works for the advancement of legislation beneficial to veterans but, also, has the responsibility to bring about defeat of legislation detrimental to our Nation's veterans.

2006- 2007 VFW Legislative Priority Goals

2005 Legislative Accomplishments

VFW Washington Office

Department of Nevada Posts and Auxiliaries support legislative services with contributions to maintain VFW's presence on Capitol Hill. The department's representative serves on the Legislative Committee to set priority goals for each year.