DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN
LEGISLATIVE
Becky Mueller, Department Chairman
Email: clarenceandbecky@aol.com
Please remember that The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are non partisan, without regard to political affiliation.
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The purpose of the Legislative program is to provide information and assistance to American Legion Auxiliary members in supporting the legislative agenda of The American Legion with elected officials at all levels of government (local, state, national). All programs are greatly dependent upon proper legislation, so the Auxiliary must be well informed.
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Every unit should appoint a Legislative Chair and subscribe to The American Legion Dispatch and encourage as many members as possible to subscribe. Effective January 2024, The American Legion Dispatch newsletter will be sent twice monthly to better serve members of the American Legion Family with timely and informative news on programs, training, events and other pressing items. Please share with members of your units, posts and squadrons how to sign up for the Dispatch. They can visit www.legion.org/newsletters and click on Digital Dispatch.
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For contact information and a list of officials go to: www.legis.wisconsin.gov. Members of Congress can also be found at www.senate.gov and www.house.gov.
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Members should write to their legislators when asked to put special emphasis on a subject and send copies of the communication and responses received from legislators to the Department Legislative Chair. Responses help The American Legion national headquarters determine congressional opinion on veterans’ issues.
PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT PLAN
Click for National PEP information
WISCONSIN FOCUS:
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2026 is an Election year in Wisconsin with the first primary being held Feb. 17, 2026; additional voting opportunities on April 7, 2026, April 11, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
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Encourage everyone to VOTE! Again, provide information but the American Legion Family DOES NOT endorse any candidates. We are a non-partisan organization.
Wisconsin Auxiliary members – In honor of Dept. President Sue’s theme of 'Honor Our Country, Support Our Veterans' we will have a 250 CHALLENGE to Honor our Country’s 250th birthday.
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Each District Chair will be encouraged to track contact by their district membership with local, state, and national officials on pertinent issues. Involve Unit and/or County chairs to assist in the tracking.
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Goal: achieve 250 contacts per district each quarter – personal emails, letters, phone calls all count as a contact. Use of the emails on the Grassroots Action Center count also. (Currently there are 5 issues posted on the Action Center – sending to each would count as 5 contacts each day.)
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Bragging rights and awards will be presented quarterly.
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Each District Chair is encouraged to submit an article for their monthly newsletter encouraging participation and other opportunities to have an influence for the good of our Veterans, Military and Communities.
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Encourage members to sign up for their legislators weekly/monthly newsletters to remain abreast of current activities and to increase our influence as active participants in the political process.
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Obtain copy of current Blue Book for your reference – contact local representatives or senators.
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Encourage members to join the National and Department Facebook pages for Legislative Ideas and updates.
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Subscribe to American Legion Dispatch email newsletter. Go to wilegion.org for more information and links.
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Participating in Veterans Day at the Capitol in April 2026.
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If you are interested in joining the Legislative Council to advocate for The American Legion Family’s legislative priorities with members of Congress with whom you have personal relationships, reach out to your Department’s Legion Legislative Council Vice Chair.
GOALS:
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Increase the number of units and members reporting activity.
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Increase in number of contacts – see Wisconsin Challenge
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Increase number of members joining the Grassroots Action Center
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Increase subscriptions to the Dispatch.
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100% Units reporting.
Deadlines/Important Dates:
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Outstanding Unit Program Report due to Department Chair: April 15.
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Department Chair Program Report due to National Committee: May 15.
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To be considered for a national award, the unit must submit its entry on the National website (https://www.legion-aux.org/National-Awards-Form).
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Unit Award: Most Outstanding Unit Legislative Program (per division) submitted by 5 p.m. ET on June 1. ​
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Department Award: Best Department Legislative Program (per division) — submitted by 5 p.m. ET on June 1. ​
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Member Site: https://member.legion-aux.org/member/committees/legislative
Public Side: https://www.legion-aux.org/advocacy
Legislative email: Legislative@ALAforVeterans.org
See below for Legislative key resources​
The American Legion Auxiliary supports the legislative priorities adopted by The American Legion. The American Legion’s Legislative Division in Washington, D.C., keeps abreast of current legislation related to veterans’ benefits, national security, and children and youth. Auxiliary members are encouraged to subscribe to the Legion’s legislative ebulletins to keep the Legion Family aware of legislative issues and the official positions of The American Legion on those issues.
Other issues on The American Legion legislative agenda include efforts to improve health care for women veterans, guaranteed pay for our Coast Guard in the event of a government shutdown, the expansion of broadband capabilities and services for veterans in remote areas to better meet their health care needs, and citizenship for veteran immigrants for honorable service in our military.​
Contacting our elected representatives regarding issues important to our veterans and their welfare is a significant part of our commitment to participate in and contribute to the aims and purposes of The American Legion, as stated in the preamble to our constitution.
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Additional Resources:
Chairman's Newsletter-September 2025
Grassroots Newsletter - as December 19, 2025
2025-2026 District Chairmen:
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District 1 - N/A
District 2 - N/A
District 3 - N/A
District 4 - Bonnie Jakubczyk
District 5 - N/A
District 6 - Char Kiesling
District 7 - TBA
District 8 - N/A
District 9 - Becky Mueller
District 10 - N/A
District 11 - Barb Bell
District 12 - N/A
2025-2026 Legislative Program Awards Deadlines and Submission Requirements
Thank you for taking the time to share a favorite story about the positive impact you or someone you know has had on our mission! Your story may inspire another member into service. It also helps us tell the world who we are, what we do, and why we matter.
Here are the national awards for this committee:
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Unit Award: Most Outstanding Unit Legislative Program for Central Division
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April 1: All unit entries must be submitted to the department chairman by April 1st using the entry form in the Legislative Program Engagement Plan.
Authorization to Release Personal Information:
Award submissions become property of the American Legion Auxiliary. Through submission of reports and award entries, the submitter grants non-exclusive reproduction and publication rights to the materials submitted and agrees to have their names and submission published for ALA use or commercial use without additional compensation or permission.
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Please fill out the information as completely and accurately as possible. Award certificates will be completed using the information provided on the entry form, so please be sure to complete it in its entirety. Please refer to the webpage for the specific criteria such as photographs, narrative length, submission deadline, and point of contact. All awards will be mailed to the department office after ALA National Convention.
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Questions? Contact legislative@ALAforVeterans.org