Category: Veterans Affairs
Category: Veterans Affairs
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Inside the Fight for Veteran Policy and Therapy for PTSD: Zachary Federico on Return to Base Podcast
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico spoke with host Cliff van Ripley on the VeteranLife podcast, Return to Base, about his…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: Civilian Oversight in Military Power
The colonists believed King George III was weakening the important idea that the military should remain under civilian authority. They viewed civilian control of the military as an essential protection…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Maryland: Emerging Treatments for Struggling Veterans
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Maryland House Health Committee on HB1477 in consideration of clinical trials on the use of ibogaine. Read…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Alaska: Veterans Justice Act
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Alaska House Veterans & Military Affairs Committee and the Senate State Affairs Committee regarding HB 299 and…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Maryland: Funding for Clinical Trials of Ibogaine
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee on SB0527 in consideration of clinical trials on the use of ibogaine. Read…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in New Hampshire: Medical Innovations for Veterans
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico submitted written testimony to the New Hampshire House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee on treating PTSD among veterans.
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Why States Are Considering Regulated Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Policies
Legislatures across the country are evaluating structured, state-level approaches to alternative mental health treatments. Currently, treatment options for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are limited. Trauma-focused therapy, the…
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New ALEC Model Policy Improves School Transitions for Military-Connected Children
For military-connected children, frequent moves and the disruptions that accompany them are a normal fact of life. Over one million American school-aged children have at least one active-duty parent,…
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Advancing Medical Innovations for Veterans: Americans for Ibogaine CEO W. Bryan Hubbard
Texas is taking the lead in advancing the latest medical innovations, particularly for veterans of the armed forces. At the ALEC States and Nation Policy Summit in Fort…
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ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Charts Path for State-Level Policy Solutions
Last month, more than 60 state legislators and private sector leaders from across the country met in Indianapolis for the inaugural meeting of the ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task…
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Rethinking Readiness: How States Are Leading on Disaster Preparedness
For the fourth consecutive year, the Florida Legislature passed a memorial asking Congress to address the shortfalls in its National Guard force structure. Despite being the third most populous…
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Statement of Principles on Effective Veterans and Military Affairs Policy
The principles outlined below provide the foundation for effective and productive policy development for veterans and military members at the state and local level. For the purpose of this…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2025: Georgia Rep. Bethany Ballard
We are pleased to announce Georgia State Rep. Bethany Ballard as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2025. In just her first term, Ballard quickly emerged as…
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States Expanding PTSD and TBI Treatment for Veterans
As the demand for a more effective solution for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) grows, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is gaining traction as…
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Purple Star Schools: How State Legislators Are Supporting Military-Connected Students
Legislators in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, and New York are currently considering legislation to implement or expand Purple Star School programs in their states. These programs are designed to…
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Supporting Veterans at Home: Zach Federico on American Family News
Our newly appointed Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Manager, Zach Federico, joined Chris Woodward of American Family News to discuss the launch of…
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ALEC Announces New Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force
Arlington, VA –Â The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the creation of the Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force, a new initiative designed to address the…