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http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/
Write to Congress
The NGAUS website includes a Write to Congress option called Capwiz. To access Capwiz follow these simple instructions:
1. Go to the NGAUS website at www.NGAUS.org.
2. Click the Legislative Action box in the upper right corner.
3. Click the capwiz function in the lower right corner of the Legislative Action page.
4. Type in your zip code and it will bring up an email format that goes directly to your elected reps in both the House and Senate. You have the option of checking a prepared email or writing your own email.
If you want to send a prepared email simply check the item(s) you want to send and hit send email. In the event the issue you want to discuss is not listed you can write your own email.
This is a very proactive way to be involved in the legislative process and have your voice heard directly to your elected representatives. Staffers track correspondence and the issues that receive the most correspondence are researched and briefed to your House and Senate representatives.
Below are the top Legislative Issues for FY-11. To learn more go to www.NGAUS.com and click on the Legislative Action box in the upper right corner.
FY 2011 Top Legislative Issues
- Authorize retroactive credit to September 11, 2001
- Provide an incentive for continued service beyond 20 years, by authorizing one year early retirement credit for every two years served beyond twenty
Empowerment
- Permanent seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB)
- Authorize a 3-Star vice chief of National Guard Bureau
- Tactical Control (TACON) for governors of Title 10 personnel during homeland disaster response operations
Fully Equip and Modernize the Army National Guard (ARNG)
- Continue to provide robust funding for ARNG equipment and the National Guard and Reserves Equipment Account (NGREA), which enables the Guard to acquire critical dual-use equipment for homeland disaster response operations
Recapitalize the Air National Guard (ANG)
- Implement a Total Force concurrent and balanced procurement policy for both flying and support missions and commit to the timing and locations of ANG aircraft basing
- Aging ANG fighter aircraft should be programmed for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) to ensure continued combat capability while units await new missions
Modernize National Guard Facilities
- Provide robust military construction funding to assure modern and functional training and mobilizations facilities
- Fully support an increase of Guard and Reserve Initiative funds to provide flexible options for critical infrastructure projects
Recognize Title 32 Duty in Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Correct the oversight of not including National Guard Title 32 active duty to fully qualify for educational benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill