VETERAN ADVOCATE
IAVA fights and wins battles for the post 9/11 generation of veterans.
IAVA gets results. Our members tell us what’s important, and we engage policy makers and the media to bring about positive change.
Watch: IAVA's Passion for Veteran Advocacy
IAVA's Policy Priorities
IAVA’s members have identified the top Policy Priorities that matter most to them.
CAMPAIGNS
We are THE trusted veterans’ advocacy group in DC. Our scientific approach means that when we talk, our elected officials listen and take action.
When our community comes together we impact national change. For over a decade, IAVA has been leading the conversation to ensure that post-9/11 veteran needs are met.
Member Fly-In
Our most impactful in-person call to action in DC, IAVA’s All-Star Advocacy Fly-In allows member advocates to be the sledgehammer that forces positive change.
Make Your Voice Heard
Our members drive our action. Join the movement now.
IAVA Fellowship Program
IAVA’s Veteran Leader Fellowship Program empowers veterans to advocate for themselves and others, providing them with practical skills and experiences that enable them to grow as leaders in their communities.
IAVA VOTES
Voting is important! Regardless of political views, it is your duty to vote. The Vote Hub is a resource to help you find registration information for your state and your local polling location.
MEDIA
IAVA fights every day to ensure that America’s veterans are not ignored! We demand our members’ needs are heard and insist on a positive national veteran narrative.
We believe there should be nothing about us without us.
WE WIN
IAVA works hard to get the job done. We are focused on results. Since 2007, in an increasingly gridlocked political environment, IAVA continues to pass groundbreaking legislation for our community.