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NASAA Legislative Committee Membership

The Legislative Committee shall consist of the Legislative Director, who shall serve as Chair; a Vice Chair appointed by the President; a representative from each region of the Association, selected by the Legislative Director and appointed by the President.

Committee Responsibilities:
 

1. Develop, maintain, publish, and manage the Legislative Agenda for the Association; seek review with the Executive Board and direct approval from the Association. The Legislative Agenda is presented to the Association for review and discussion at regional and national meetings.
2. Secure, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on proposed legislation pertinent to veterans' education and submit them to the President for action.
3. Maintain liaison with appropriate Committees and Subcommittees of the Congress and United States an their staffs.
4. Maintain regular contact with members of the Association whose states have legislators on Veterans Affairs Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
5. Arrange for testimony at appropriate congressional committee and subcommittee hearings.
6. Involved all members of the Association in communication with their legislators on matters of vital concern to the Association.
7. Draft proposed legislation pertinent to State Approving Agency roles and responsibilities and submit to the President for action.