During the week of September 16, 2024, more than 50 WWP women warriors from across the country traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in the 2024 Women Warriors Summit. The summit was an opportunity for women warriors to connect, build relationships, and engage with their elected officials to advocate for legislation that addresses the needs of the growing female veteran population. A summit highlight was Boeing's panel discussion with women veterans and active Service members. They shared insights on leadership and overcoming challenges faced by women in the military and beyond.
Since 2010, the Warrior Survey has uncovered warriors' greatest needs. It gives warriors a platform to be heard by those who have the power to initiative change. The key findings provide actionable insights to help WWP evolve its programs and services, and inform policymakers, veterans service organizations, and the health care community — driving meaningful change for our nation’s veterans.
WWP is honored to testify before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and implore Congress to support issues directly affecting our nation’s veterans and advocating for legislation that will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
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Since the 119th Congress began in January, the WWP Government Affairs team has focused on engaging with lawmakers — especially new members — to advance legislation like the Major Richard Star Act and improved access to mental health care. In March, the Operation Advocacy fly-in brought over 100 WWP warriors to Capitol Hill — the largest turnout yet. Warriors met with members of Congress and staffers, advocating for critical veteran issues and sharing WWP’s legislative priorities to ensure the voices of wounded warriors are always heard.
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Wounded Warrior Project has been a staunch supporter of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring our PACT Act since the beginning, helping build and support legislation that will entitle toxic-exposed veterans to the care and benefits they deserve. The passage of the PACT Act is a victory for veterans — and we know that our work has only just begun. Stay up-to-date on WWP’s efforts in the advocacy space surrounding toxic exposure and the PACT Act.
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The WWP Government Affairs continues to champion legislation to improve the lives of veterans, families, and caregivers nationwide. The Dole Act, the largest expansion of VA services since the PACT Act was passed by Congress and signed by the President on January 2. The Women Warriors Summit brought more than 50 warriors together to advocate and give a voice to the unique experiences and challenges female veterans face.
During the week of September 18, 2023, more than 50 WWP women warriors from across the country traveled to Washington, DC, to participate in the 2023 Women Warriors Summit. The summit was an opportunity for women warriors to advocate for legislation to improve the lives of our nation’s women veterans. The cornerstone of the summit was the release of the 2023 Women Warriors Report, a biennial study to help policymakers better support women warriors.
Almost 53,000 veterans are being denied their full retirement benefits, despite having to medically retire due to combat-related injuries. WWP is actively advocating for the passage of the Major Richard Star Act, working to ensure that these veterans receive the benefits they have rightfully earned through their extraordinary sacrifices. Learn more about this important legislation and urge your representatives to support this bill.
On March 6, 2024, WWP testified before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and implored Congress to support issues directly affecting our nation’s veterans and advocating for legislation that will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
The WWP Government Affairs team is actively supporting key legislation for veterans, families, and caregivers. WWP launched a campaign urging Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act, ensuring medically retired veterans receive full retirement benefits for combat-related injuries. Additionally, WWP partnered with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to back the Dole Act, a comprehensive bill to improve VA services. We also welcomed the next group of Warrior Advocate Leaders to help drive community-level advocacy efforts.
On March 6, 2024, WWP CEO Lt. Gen (Ret.) Mike Linnington testified before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs. He implored Congress to support issues directly affecting our nation’s veterans and advocating for legislation that will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve.
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Women represent the fastest-growing population in military service and the veteran community — stepping up to serve in new, critical, and formidable roles. While they are impressively breaking down barriers, women warriors still experience unique challenges and gaps in care. In 2020, WWP surveyed nearly 5,000 women warriors and held more than a dozen roundtable discussions to learn more about these challenges and propose policy-centered solutions.
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Wounded Warrior Project’s Annual Warrior Survey is the largest, most comprehensive survey of post-wounded 9/11 veterans, which gives warriors the ability to have their needs heard and to share their successes. The data obtained in this survey helps WWP and the Government Affairs team better understand the evolving needs of warriors and informs the areas we should focus on for our advocacy efforts.
WWP Asks Congress to Tackle Needs of Wounded Veterans
On March 8, 2023, WWP CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington testified before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs. He implored Congress to support key policies and legislation that will improve the health and well-being of wounded veterans.
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The WWP Government Affairs team has been hard at work over the past quarter, and we have much to reflect on. In April, we were honored to testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health. We were also honored to have warriors hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the White House for our annual Soldier Ride event. WWP also hosted a series of roundtable discussions with women warriors from across the country to discuss the critical issues impacting their community.
