MOAA 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities for Veterans, Military & Families
Our Florida MOAA Legislative Chairman, Pierre Louis, has a fantastic article on MOAA’s Five Legislative Priorities for 2026.
Each priority below includes a direct link to the MOAA Legislative Action Center. Taking Action is simple. Each click takes less than 60 seconds and directly contributes to Florida’s national leadership in advocacy. Please Note: You Do Not have to be a member of MOAA to use these links to make you voice heard!
Priority #1: Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3168)
Ensures service members continue receiving pay during government funding lapses. Florida Cosponsor: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has been a strong advocate for protecting military pay during shutdowns.
► TAKE ACTION HERE https://moaa.quorum.us/campaign/142300/
Priority #2: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6231 | S. 3265)
Modernizes tax credits for employers who hire veterans and adds military spouses as a targeted group. Florida Cosponsors: Sen. Rick Scott and Sen. Ashley Moody support the Military Spouse Hiring Act (S. 596), a key component.
► TAKE ACTION HERE https://moaa.quorum.us/campaign/148732/
Priority #3: GUARD VA Benefits Act (H.R. 1732)
Reinstates criminal penalties for unaccredited representatives who charge unauthorized fees for VA disability claims assistance. Protects veterans from predatory practices.
► Campaign Coming Soon
Priority #4: Military CARE Act (H.R. 6796)
Establishes a digital platform for TRICARE beneficiaries to report access barriers at Military Treatment Facilities. Increases transparency and accountability in the military health system.
► TAKE ACTION HERE https://moaa.quorum.us/campaign/151857/
Priority #5: Veteran Caregiver R3 Act (H.R. 2148 | S. 879)
Expands health care coverage and career transition support for veteran caregivers. Provides extended medical coverage, employment assistance, and retirement planning services.
► TAKE ACTION HERE https://moaa.quorum.us/campaign/113746/
FLORIDA ADVOCACY IS THE GOLD STANDARD!
What You Can Do: Go to www.moaa.org and register as an advocate in our Legislative Action Center https://moaa.quorum.us in the Legislative Action Center to send a message to your congressional representatives. Taking action is simple. Each click takes less than 60 seconds and directly contributes to Florida’s national leadership in advocacy.
MOAA combines the voices of active, reserve, retired and former officers – as well as their spouses and survivors – on behalf of the entire military community. If you aren’t receiving MOAA.org email updates, sign up for The MOAA Newsletter. You can choose how often you want to hear receive emails as well as which topics are included in your newsletter.
How Can Your Voice Be Heard to Help Advocacy in Action (AiA)?
Please click on the following link https://moaa.quorum.us/
Your support for these efforts is crucial. Here’s how to be an effective advocate:
1. Email your legislators with a MOAA-suggested message.
Visit https://moaa.quorum.us/ to find pre-written emails outlining MOAA’s advocacy positions. Enter your ZIP code, and they’ll be delivered right to your senators and representative. Some members ask us whether these pre-written messages are effective; our experience says yes. Legislative staffers know a constituent who takes the time to send a message is one who will vote in November.
2. Make a phone call.
Call (866) 272-MOAA (6622), MOAA’s toll-free line to the U.S. Capitol switchboard, to be connected with your legislators’ offices. Congressional staff members track constituent calls, and elected officials pay close attention. You can find talking points at takeaction.moaa.org.