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Advocacy in Action

Talking Papers

Listed below are three talking papers addressing topic of interest to MOAA Leadership and its membership.

Please click on each and read ... VERY informative

Advocacy in Action

MOAA's annual advocacy event brought members from across the nation in contact with their lawmakers April 26 in Washington, D.C., to address critical topics on MOAA’s legislative agenda.  The event marked the first in-person effort on Capitol Hill since 2019.

Below are some pictures of our efforts on the Hill

The Illinois Council of Chapters point of contact for legislative affairs is: Col Richard V. Smith, USAF (Ret) who may be reached at: smithrv75@gmail.com

Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16, R)

Col Robert Tyler (USMC, Ret) hold discussions with Austin Welter in Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-16th District) Office.  Col Tyler brought a favorite treat from Blooming-Normal (Beer Nuts) - a GREAT hit!

Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15, R)

Col Bob Tyler, USMC (Ret) met with Dominick Namias from Congesswoman Mary Miller's Office.

Representative Jonathan Jackson (IL-1, D)

Col Bob Tyler (USMC (Ret) (IL Council  President) met with Congressman Jonathan Jackson in his office.

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Other photos from our Advocacy in Action 2023 meetings.

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