Purposes
The Veterans of Foreign Wars protects the interests of veterans, specifically those who have seen combat.
Issues
They support reforms to the VA, and want the best care possible for veterans.
They support lowering the Reserve Component retirement pay age to 55.
The VFW has a National Security and Foreign Affairs Committee where they advocate for a strong national defense and an improved quality of life for veterans, retirees, and their families.
Policy
Much of their lobbying is done within the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and its various subcommittees within the House and Senate.
On their website, they have continuous examples of where the write to the chairmen of congressional committees, either