AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION for AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
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What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Veterans VET
HR333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. Authorizes veterans with a service-connected disability of less than 50% to concurrently receive both retired pay and disability compensation. Makes qualified disability retirees with less than 20 years of retirement-creditable service eligible for concurrent receipt, subject to specified reductions in retired pay. HR1282/S344, Major Richard Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. S928, Not Just a Number Act. The Not Just a Number Act would oblige the VA to look into how veterans use their benefits in their yearly report on suicide prevention in order to assess the connection between VA benefits and suicide outcomes. In its fight against veteran suicides, the VA evaluates which VA benefits have the best impact on preventing suicide and requires the Department to submit recommendations for an increase in such benefits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEITH ALEXANDER REED | — |
Defense DEF
HR1277, Military Spouse Hiring Act. The Military Spouse Hiring Act would encourage companies to employ military spouses, who frequently face disproportionate impediments in the job market, by extending the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include them. Intends to help military spouses find better work opportunities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEITH ALEXANDER REED | — |
Agriculture AGR
S497, Military Family Nutrition Access Act. The Military Family Nutrition Access Act was created to aid military families with active duty members who are facing food insecurity. By eliminating Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from the income calculations used to establish eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the bipartisan bill will combat food insecurity. Military personnel risk their life to protect our nation; they shouldn't have to worry about providing for their families.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEITH ALEXANDER REED | — |
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