The Legislative Division of The American Legion National Organization accomplishes the mission of The American Legion by providing the following services:
- Lobbying all Members of Congress and their professional staff to accomplish the goals of The American Legion’s Legislative Agenda;
- Management, constant communication and education, and active engagement of the Legislative Council of The American Legion;
- Liaising with the Chairman of the Legislative Commission, and its Convention Committee;
- Liaising with the other divisions and commissions of The American Legion;
- Partnerships with the Marketing, Media, and Communications Commission and Division to ensure broad dissemination of The American Legion Legislative Agenda;
- Program education and training development opportunities;
- Supplying and disseminating program information, materials, and resources; and
- Advocacy for The American Legion and its programs at local, department, and national levels to include Legislative training at Department events as required.