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ADVOCACY
Legislative advocacy is the process of influencing lawmakers and government officials to create, amend, or reject legislation that affects specific issues or communities. It involves activities such as lobbying, public campaigns, and grassroots organizing to raise awareness and promote particular policies. The goal is to ensure that the voices of individuals and organizations are heard in the decision-making processes that impact their lives.
Advocacy involves a strategy to influence policy makers when they make laws and regulations, distribute resources, and make other decisions that affect peoples' lives. Advocacy is essentially about three things:
1. Creating policies where they are needed when none exist.
2. Reforming harmful or ineffective policies.
3. Ensuring good policies are implemented and enforced.
The goal of advocacy is policy change.
MOAA LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER
All the MOAA active campaigns and Calls for Action to contact your Representatives are found here.
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Legislative Action Center
MOAA is rolling out new campaigns via the Legislative Action Center, allowing you to contact your legislators with just a few clicks. Whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned user, registering ensures you’re prepared to support our campaigns.
The online portal allows you to find your elected officials, track legislation, and learn about key priorities like housing improvements, health care access, and pay increases. You can also send messages directly to your lawmakers urging support for MOAA-endorsed legislation; campaigns will begin as new legislation is filed.
Pro tip: Once you’ve logged into the center, you can stay logged in by enabling cookies on your browser. This allows the site to remember your login details and provides streamlined access to MOAA campaigns. Avoid clearing cookies, as doing so will require you to log in again the next time you visit the site. Following these steps ensures you’re always ready to take action quickly and efficiently.
Reach Out With Tailored Communication
Another approach — particularly for issues that impact you personally or you feel especially passionate about — is to send a more personalized message to your representatives.
A well-crafted email providing background on your service, highlighting MOAA advocacy priorities, and offering your perspective as a constituent can make a significant impact. Personal engagement sends a strong message that military issues matter to voters in the district.
To connect with your lawmakers, visit their website and click the “contact” tab. You can also call MOAA’s toll-free line to the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (866) 272-MOAA (6622) and to speak with the lawmaker’s office.
