Project Advocacy News
WWP’s advocacy efforts connect you and your fellow warriors with your elected officials, providing you a voice in our nation's capital, and empowering you to discuss the issues that matter most to the post-9/11 veteran community.
WWP proudly serves as a voice for our nation’s warriors in Washington, D.C., advocating for the issues that matter to them most. Using the data collected from our Annual Warrior Survey and feedback from warriors, and by talking with members of Congress, we push for policies and initiatives that can make a real difference in the lives of millions of warriors, family members, and caregivers. We directly represent WWP’s 185,000 registered post-9/11 warriors and their families, and on broader issues, as many as 20 million of our nation’s veterans from all generations.
MARCH 2023
- WWP Government Affairs Update
- 2022 Year in Review
- WWP Participates in Annual Congressional Testimony & Hosts Operation Advocacy Fly-In
- Warrior Advocate Spotlight
- Interview with Tonya Star
- Annual Warrior Survey
- Suicide Prevention
- Meet Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Undersecretary for Health
- Toxic Exposure Claims Update
- VA Deputy Chief of Staff Roundtable
DECEMBER 2022
- WWP Government Affairs Update
- Wounded Warrior Project Pushes Legislation to Restore Retirement Benefits for Disabled Veterans
- Warrior Advocate Spotlight: Joshua Jordan
- Meet the Newest Veteran Members of Congress
- Wounded Warrior Project Participates in Veterans Day Commemorations
- Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
- Cost-of-Living Adjustment
- Life Insurance Coverage
- The Solid Start Program
- The Affordable Connectivity Program
SEPTEMBER 2022
- WWP Government Affairs Update
- After Years of Effort, Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation Signed into Law
- Forty-six warriors traveled to Washington, DC, to take part in Operation Advocacy
- Updates to VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
- Rollout of 9-8-8 Suicide Hotline Provides a Lifeline to Veterans in Crisis
- Jen Silva Appointed to the Department of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct
- Rep. Ruiz (D-CA-36)
- Wounded Warrior Project Participates in Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium
- VA Announces New Life Insurance Program for 2023
- Warrior Advocate Spotlight: WWP Alumnus Brandon Gregory; WWP Alumna Katie Fulmer; and WWP Alumna Keara Torkelson
JUNE 2022
- WWP Government Affairs Update
- Wounded Warrior Project Gets Results on Toxic Exposure Legislation
- Wounded Warrior Project Advocates for Women Veterans
- Twenty-Seven Warriors Take Part in Soldier Ride DC
- The Honorable Denis Richard McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Invictus Games Reception
- The "OPRA" Implant System Provides New Mobility Options for Wounded Veterans
- Warrior Advocate Spotlight: WWP Alumnus Charles Henry, Sr. San Antonio Texas
- Roundtable with The Honorable Donald Remy, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
MARCH 2022
- Letter from Our VP
- 2021 Year in Review
- WWP Participates in Annual Congressional Testimony and Commences Operation Advocacy
- WWP Survey Highlights Veterans' Mental Health, Toxic Exposure Concerns
- Meet Sen. Joni Ernst of the Great State of Iowa
- WWP Joins First Lady Jill Biden, Elizabeth Dole at White House Event Honoring Children Caregivers
DECEMBER 2021
- LETTER FROM OUR VP – WWP Government Affairs Update
- Global War on Terrorism Memorial Event
- Warrior Story: Mark O'Brien
- In the Wake of the Afghanistan Withdrawal, Wounded Warrior Project Commits to Veteran Outreach
- Q&A with Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-06)
- Caregiver Support Program Reassessments and Benefits Extended for One Year
SEPTEMBER 2021
MARCH 2021
Includes the following articles:
- WWP Government Affairs Update
- 2020 Year in Review
- Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial
- Women Warrior Initiative Launch
- 2020 Year in Review
- Meet the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- VA Partner Spotlight: Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers Program
NOVEMBER 2020
Includes the following articles:
- Letter from the VP, Government Affairs
- Key Findings from our Annual Warrior Survey
- How We Can Reverse the Trend of Veteran Suicide
- Meet the Newest Veteran Members of Congress
- Expanding the VA's Caregiver Program
- Q&A with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence: PREVENTS Task Force Ambassador
- Recognizing a Lifetime of Service: Rep. Phil Roe, M.D.
AUGUST 2020
Includes the following articles:
- Letter from the VP, Government Affairs
- The Women Veterans Initiative and Roundtable Discussions with Female Warriors
- Staying connected: The Importance of Peer-to-Peer Engagements of Women Veterans
- Digital Engagement and Advocacy in the Age of COVID-19
- Meet the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Veterans Benefits Update
- Partner Spotlight and Update: The Department of Veterans Affairs
APRIL 2020
Includes the following articles:
- Letter from the VP, Government Affairs
- Spotlight on Operation Advocacy and WWP's Congressional Testimony
- Meet the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- COVID-19 Update
- A Warrior's Perspective: Why I Advocate
- New WWP Government Affairs Staff
JANUARY 2020
Includes the following articles:
- Introducing: WWP Advocacy Newsletter
- Meet the Government Affairs Team
- Front-Burner Bills
- Annual Warrior Survey
- Commissary Expansion