Major “MOAA National issues” (website):
http://www.moaa.org/Content/Take-Action/Top-Issues/Top-Issues.aspx
Continue to CHECK this NEWSLETTER, the CHAPTER WEBSITE, and MOAA WEBSITE for UPDATES on NATIONAL, CALIFORNIA, and LOCAL ISSUES
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For Ready Reference Contact Information, LINKS, Record Retrieval/Replacement, Service Retiree Publications, TRICARE, VA Organizations, Fact Sheets, Benefit Forms, U.S. Senate Directory, Representatives Directory, Committees, Military Lodge Information, Military Base Information, Crisis Lines, Toll Free Numbers for Contacting Information.. Website is listed on Page 1.
Acts under consideration that members should be contacting their Representatives about!!:
H.R. 1282/SB.344 The Major Richard Star Act
H.R. 1413 Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)
AB-2200 California Guaranteed Health Care
H.R. 2537/SB. 1823 BAH Restoration Act
H.R. 3232/SB.1588 Respect for Grieving Military Families Act
AB 1361 California 100% rated Veterans Real Estate Exemption Act
SB-871 Property taxation: homeowners/veterans/disabled veterans’ exemptions,
H.R. 4518: Veteran Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform (CARE)
Go to MOAA, VFW, DAV, and other Veterans Organization Legislative Sites and remain up-to-date on these and other bills, and contact your Representatives for support.
SB 73 Employment Policy: Voluntary Veteran’s preference
SB-82 Property taxes: Disabled Veteran’s exemption; eligibility letters
AB 718 VALVET Study of Mental Health among Women Veteran
AB 883 Expedite Application in Department of Defense Skill Bridge program
SB-3885: Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act.
H.R. 1815/SB-495: Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act
SB-726 Property taxation: exemption: disabled homeowners
SB-811 Teacher Credentialing: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
SCA-6 Property taxation: veterans exemption.
SJR-4 Veterans Health Care
H.R. 1277/SB. 596 Military Spouse Hiring Act
H.R. 1045/SB.956 TRICARE Young Adult
AB 988 Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 542/SB-141: Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veteran and Caregivers Act
San Diego Military Advisory Council
409 Camino Del Rio S, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92108-3507
SDMAC worked to support several bills. For additional information on current action on bills go to SDMAC website.
In San Diego County, veterans are encouraged to visit the VA Regional Office (8810 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego to complete their application and speak directly with representatives.
CALVET, Veteran Services:vetservices@calvet.ca.gov
CALVET Veterans Services. For those not receiving information from this organization, please go to their site, stay up to date on services provided. Major information is provided in their newsletters.CALVET will continue to assist veterans in transition to next stage in lives through education/training opportunities. Check CalTAP webpage for training opportunities, previously recorded webinars, and additional information.
Note from Darryle Grimes, President MOAA Miramar Chapter
(See Insert on November Newsletter)
Remembering the “Forgotten War”, HONORING VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR. Join us as we express our gratitude for our nations’ Korean War Veterans, their families, and those who still remain missing in action…the event that sparked the creation of the MT. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. No Cost Event – Open to the Public, Free Parking and Shuttle Service from the Mt Soledad Presbyterian Church and French American School.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (11AM – 12PM) at the:
MT. SOLEDAD NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL
6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 384-2405
soledadmemorial.org/event/veterans-day-event/
Senator.Cabellero@Senate.ca.gov Chair of Senate Appropriations Committee
Senator.jones@senate.ca.gov Vice-Chair of Appropriations
Senator.atkins@senate.ca.gov Senate President pro Tempore
Mark.McKenzie@sen.ca.gov Senate Appropriations Staff Director
Anna.Velazquez@sen.ca.gov Senator Cabellero’s District Director
Robert.ingenito@sen.ca.gov Appropriations Committee Staff Member
GovPressOffice@gov.ca.gov Governor Press Office
Michael.Chen@asm.a.gov Senator Ramos’s Staff Member
breitenj@msn.com Jeffrey J. Breiten, 3rd Vice-President Legislative
Affairs,
All,
I would like to thank you for your support. AB46 died in the Appropriations Committee. Please reach out to your team, Chamber of Commerce who supported us on this bill. We send out Major Kudos to everyone, all of the various Chamber of Commerce throughout the state, PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California [one of the state’s largest police associations]), Members of Congress – (Representative Mike Levin, Representative Adam B. Schiff, and Representative Julia Brownley. It should be noted that our Members of Congress were not called out by name).
As we reflect on the positives, we should take note that somethings take time. Which is why we cannot stop now. We need to keep the momentum in motion. Expect another effort during the next legislative year.
On August 15, the California Senate Appropriations Committee did not vote on AB46, which means it died automatically. Thank you everyone for all your support. This was the first time we had 26 Co-Sponsors in support.
In Closing, as of 15 August 2024, California remains the only state in the country that fails to provide an exemption on military retirement. According to recent DoD data, California’s military retiree population continues to decline, and for an 11th straight year California’s military again declined.
Respectfully,
E. Fred Green, Jr.
Tel: (619) 787-2244
SAN DIEGO MILITARY ADVISORY COUNCIL (SDMAC) at admin@sdmac.org.
Mailing Address:
San Diego Military Advisory Council
409 Camino Del Rio S, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92108-3507
SDMAC worked to support several bills. For additional information on current action on bills go to SDMAC website.
In San Diego County, veterans are encouraged to visit the VA Regional Office (8810 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego to complete their application and speak directly with representatives.
CALVET, Veteran Services:vetservices@calvet.ca.gov
CALVET Veterans Services. For those not receiving information from this organization, please go to their site, stay up to date on services provided. Major information is provided in their newsletters. CALVET will continue to assist veterans in transition to next stage in lives through education/training opportunities. Check CalTAP webpage for training opportunities, previously recorded webinars, and additional information
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