Congressional Call to Action The Enlisted Association of the National Guard (EANGUS) published an Op-Ed in the Military Times decrying the recent move by The Department of Educations to remove important data from the College Scorecard. This move also negatively impacted the G.I. Bill Comparison Tool, hindering the Tool’s ability to provide Student Veterans with
TRICARE Reserve Select Expansion The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States is working hard for you. Congress is close to voting on this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Included in the legislation is a provision that would expand Tricare Reserve Select coverage to technicians. Your advocates in Washington have been
August 2017 Drill Weekend Talking Points The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 (S. 1598 and H.R. 3218) During the week of July 24, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) marked-up the H.R. 3218 and moved it favorably for floor consideration. H.R. 3218 passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a
FY18 Budget On Tuesday, May 23, the Administration released its Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) budget to Congress. Already, Congressional leaders from both parties have expressed displeasure with the budget proposal. Republican leaders do not feel that the Department of Defense (DOD) is funded to the appropriate level considering current global threats and the lack of
Drill Weekend Talking Points: April 2017 2017 House NGRCC Breakfast On Wednesday, March 8, The House of Representatives’ National Guard and Reserve Component Caucus held its annual breakfast in the Rayburn House Office Building. Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Steven Palazzo (R-MS) and Representative Tim Walz (D-MN) hosted the event. The lack of benefits associated with 12304b
Drill Weekend Talking Points: March 2017 Update From Washington The 115th Congress is in full swing. The Democrat Caucus and Republican Conference conducted their retreats in January, new and returning members jostled for committee, and subcommittee, assignments and congress.gov is becoming populated with new legislative proposals. On the other side of Pennsylvania Avenue, President
Drill Weekend Talking Points February 2017 2017 Legislative Workshop The EANGUS National Office is excited to host members from all around the country for the 2017 Legislative Workshop. We have a great event planned for this year to include guest speakers, receptions, and breakout sessions. We have something planned for everyone: first timers and long-time
Drill Weekend Talking Points for December 2016 Overview and Analysis of S. 2943 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Conference Report Summary S. 2943 Conference Report (full report) Conference Committee’s Joint Explanatory Statement EANGUS Wins Maximum reimbursement amount for travel expenses of members of the Reserves attending inactive duty training outside of normal
Drill Weekend Talking Points for November 2016 Congressional Update The 114th Congress has precious few days following the November 8 elections to pass any meaningful legislation. The Senate and House must agree on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government past December 9. The results of the election will impact the details of
