Archives: Zachary Federico / Articles
Archives: Zachary Federico / Articles
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Rhode Island: Advanced Enrollment Opportunities for Children of Military Servicemembers
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico submitted written testimony to the Rhode Island Senate Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs Committee about advanced enrollment opportunities for children…
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Utah Breaks Down Occupational Licensing Barriers for Veterans
On March 17, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed SB 90 into law, less than a week after the bill passed the Utah Senate and House of Representatives unanimously. The bill,…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Ohio: Emerging Critical Mental Health Treatments for Veterans
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Ohio House Ibogaine Treatment Study Committee on research going into emerging therapy treatments for veterans. Read…
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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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White House Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Treatments for Critical Mental Health Needs
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that directs federal agencies to reduce administrative barriers to the research, review, and potential approval of medical treatment…
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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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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: The Erosion of Justice and Self-Governance
The grievances outlined in the Declaration of Independence were not abstract complaints but direct responses to a pattern of imperial policies that, in the eyes of the colonists, systematically dismantled…
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Zachary Federico Testimony in Iowa: Establishing A Regulated Framework for Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Director Zachary Federico testified before the Iowa Senate Health and Human Services Subcommittee and the Ways and Means committee regarding legislation that would…
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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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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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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…