Your Voice on Capitol Hill and in Tallahassee
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Our legislative mission
NGAFL serves as a bridge between states of Florida and National Guard Association of the United States. This unique position allows us to translate local concerns into national legislative action while bringing federal priorities back to benefit Florida Guard members.
NGAFL Scholarships
Legislative Committee Structure
NGAFL has standing committees that are mandated by its constitution. The Association president appoints chairs and members to these committees. One committee is the NGAFL Legislative Committee to work with EANGUS, NGAUS, and legislators in support of legislation to improve and benefit it's members.
One of the first and foremost objectives of NGAFL is to develop, foster and monitor legislative programs, bills, actions and initiatives that beneficially impact and affect the Florida National Guard.
Annual Legislative Workshops
EANGUS conducted our Annual Legislative Workshop in February each year. We come together with fellow state legislative representatives to discuss the current year's initiatives. After a day of learning and listening to guest speakers we head to the hill to visit our State Senators and Representatives and educate them on what EANGUS will be pushing in congress this year. The time culminates with a reception with some of our Senators and Representatives.
NGAUS holds a Legislative Workshop each year in February to have each state Legislative Chair attend and learn about the priorities and issues they are working that fiscal year.
Current Federal Legislative Priorities
Current Federal Legislative Priorities NGAFL is a registered lobbying organization. It is a non-partisan, non-politically affiliated organization dedicated to pursuing positive accomplishments and benefits for our Florida National Guardsmen. We are the professional military organization of the men who serve in the Florida Army and Air National Guard as well as Retirees. NGAFL has more than 12,000 members serve as the state representative to the National Guard Association of the United States.
EANGUS Priority Initiatives
TRICARE Improvements
EANGUS Legislative initiatives include TRICARE improvements focused on expanding healthcare access for Guard and Reserve families.
GI Bill Parity
Parity initiatives through EANGUS Legislative efforts aim to provide equal educational benefits for National Guard members.
Major Richard Star Act
Richard Star EANGUS Legislative priority addresses concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for combat-disabled retirees.
Major Richard Star Act
Richard Star EANGUS Legislative priority addresses concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for combat-disabled retirees.
NGAUS Legislative Focus
NGAUS represents its members and the entire National Guard on the issues that directly impact them, their units, their families and their employers. Since its inception, NGAUS has held an annual conference during which members gather and vote on the top legislative priorities for NGAUS. We prioritize and transform our members' concerns into legislative action.
Key Documents Available:
- Guard-and-Reserve-GI-Bill-Parity-Act (PDF)
- EANGUS-TriCare-for-all-Reservists (PDF)
- EANGUS Legislative Priorities (PDF)
Florida State-Level Advocacy
While our federal efforts focus on national legislation, we also monitor and advocate for Florida National Guard interests at the state level. Our Legislative Committee works to ensure state policies support Guard members and their families.
For current information on Florida state legislative sessions, bills, and committee activities, please visit Florida Legislature.
Take action: Write to congress
Want to let our elected officials know what you think? Use the write to congress feature below to contact them. Remember we are only as strong as our membership! Let remain a loud voice on Capitol Hill!
STAY INFORMED ON LEGISLATIVE ALERTS: As issues and legislation comes up for consideration on Capitol Hill, we send out Legislative Alerts and direct you to the actions you can take to make your voice heard. Timely engagement is most important to these matters. NGAUS hopes you will back us up when the time comes for us to raise our voices.
Our National Partners
National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS)
Since 1878, NGAUS has been one of the leading voices advocating for the men and women of the National Guard. NGAUS and the National Guard are strong because of the participation of our members and because Guardsmen live in every state, Congressional district, and territory. This is the history of our success.
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS)
To view EANGUS legislative issues, priorities, and more - our enlisted members' concerns are represented through this national partnership.
Resources & Documents
Legislative Priority Documents
Access detailed information on our current legislative priorities:
Membership Benefits:
- Access to auxiliary-specific scholarships
- Family support network
- Community service opportunities
- Guard family connections
Get Involved
Your voice matters in shaping our legislative agenda. Consider:
- Joining the NGAFL Legislative Committee
- Attending annual legislative workshops
- Participating in Capitol Hill visits
- Contacting your representatives on key issues
Contact Information
For legislative concerns, questions, or to get involved with our advocacy efforts:
- Primary Contact: NGAFL1903@Floridaguard.org
- Phone: (904) 823-0628
External Resources
More information on the EANGUS Legislative Priorities can be found here: EANGUS Legislative
See our legislative resolutions here for fiscal year 2024: NGAUS Legislative Priorities
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