Announces the Results of a Major Week of Advocacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 9, 2020
CONTACT: press@iava.org

Washington, DC — IAVA proudly announces the results of its 2020 Spring “Storm The Hill,” which was conducted March 2-6 in Washington, DC. 

IAVA veteran members, called “Stormers” were competitively selected to come to Washington DC to tell their stories and advocate with IAVA on behalf of the post-9/11 generation of veterans.  Stormers met with 37 Representatives and 31 Senators during the course of the week.  Learn more about the IAVA Stormers here.

IAVA CEO Jeremy Butler testified in front of a joint session of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees on March 3.  His testimony can be found here. 

In addition, IAVA launched its 10th Annual Membership survey on March 4.  The results can be found here.

“I could not be more proud of our Stormers,” said Jeremy Butler, CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.  “This was IAVA’s most ambitious and impactful Storm The Hill in years, and that is a direct result of the passion and experience of our Stormers.  Our elected leaders in Washington cannot turn their backs on the stories they just heard from IAVA member veterans; they need to act to address the serious and important issues affecting post-9/11 veterans.”

IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 400,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.

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