MOAA National
As a leading military lobby the goal of MOAA is to address Legislative Issues with Congressional Members. MOAA annually generates a list of issues they want to emphasize with Congress which will appear in the National Goals. In addition, once a year members from MOAA Staff and Council and Chapters “Advocacy in Action” visiting Legislators to discuss these issues. The link provides legislative items of interest where you can stay posted on MOAA’s legislative efforts and congressional votes affecting you and your benefits.
State (FCOC)
As with the National list of information, FCOC Legislative Staff is now including Florida state legislative information. The link provides a view of the State Legislative information relevant to the military and veterans.
www.flmoaa.org
Local
Here at the local “grassroots” level this is where we engage our respective legislators to advocate for those issues affecting servicemembers, veterans, retirees, family members, and survivors in our local community and to ensure benefits and services are protected. We will keep you posted on MOAA’s legislative efforts and congressional actions affecting you and your benefits.
- Tampa Chapter National Legislative Affairs Director is Sgt. Ben Ritter, USMC, Former (Honorary Member) and local
- Tampa Chapter FCOC Florida Legislative Affairs Deputy Director is Capt Norm Bild, USAF, RET
Key Advocacy Topics
MOAA’s top-tier priorities for 2025 reflect the pressing needs of its constituencies:
- Currently serving: Improving military housing to support readiness and quality of life.
- Retirees/veterans: Advancing the MOAA/Disabled American Veterans (DAV)-authored report Ending the Wait for Toxic-Exposed Veterans to ensure timely delivery of earned benefits.
- Family/survivors: Passing the Military Spouse Hiring Act to expand employment opportunities.
- DoD health care: Enhancing stability and accountability in the military health system.
- VA health care: Improving caregiving support for veterans’ families.