CBL Amendments & Resolutions
One of the most unique and powerful privileges of AMVETS membership is participating in the policy-making process. During National Convention and National Executive Committee (NEC) Meetings the AMVETS agenda, legislative priorities, programs, and membership issues are determined. Constitution & Bylaw Amendments (CBL) that are passed by the body at National Convention amend or add to the National Constitution and Bylaws; Resolutions that are passed by the body at National Convention are part of AMVETS’ legislative agenda for two years.
Check out proposed resolutions to be voted on during AMVETS’ 76th National Convention in Greensboro, NC, this August.
Any member can propose a Resolution or a CBL Amendment with Department approval, or Committee approval if you are a member of the relevant Committee. Click here for a more detailed explanation.
Submit a Resolution or a CBL Amendment
2019-2020 Draft CBL Amendments & Resolutions:
2019-2020 DRAFT CBL Amendments:
Note: The following CBL Amendments and Resolutions were voted on at National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
CBL-02 – Amend Article III, Section 2, National Bylaws Rejected
CBL-02A – Amend Article III, Section 2, National Bylaws Rejected
CBL-03 – Amend National Constitution Article VII, Section 5 Rejected
CBL-04 – Amend Article II Section 1 Rejected
CBL-05 – Amend National Constitution and Bylaws Rejected
CBL-06 – Amend National Constitution Article VII, Section 5 Rejected
CBL-07 – Amend National Constitution Article VII, Section 5 Rejected
CBL-07A – Amend National Constitution Article VII, Section 5 Rejected
CBL-08 – Delete Article IX, Section 3A of the National Constitution Rejected
CBL-09 – Add new Section 3 to Article IV of AMVETS National Bylaws Adopted (as Amended)
CBL-10 – Amend Article XII, Section 3 of National Constitution Adopted
CBL-11 – Amend Article XVIII – Fundraising Rejected
CBL-12 – Amend Article II, Section 1, National Bylaws Rejected
CBL-13 – National Officer Term Limits Rejected
CBL-14 – AMVETS Riders Membership Adopted
2019-2020 DRAFT Resolutions:
20-01 – Investigate Israeli Attack on USS Liberty Adopted
20-02 – Expanded Eligibility for Agent Orange Related Illness Adopted
20-03 – Increase Veterans Burial Benefits Adopted
20-04 – Concurrent Receipt Adopted
20-05 – Tinnitus & Hearing Loss Presumptive Service-Connection Adopted
20-06 – VA Claims & Appeals Adopted
20-07 – Civilian Credentialing for Military Training & Experience Adopted
20-08 – Support for Veterans & Servicemembers Employment Rights & Housing Adopted
20-09 – Post-Traumatic Growth Adopted
20-10 – Continue Fighting to End Veteran Homelessness Adopted (as Amended)
20-11 – Strengthening Reserve & National Guard Employment Rights Adopted
20-12 – Support Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment Adopted
20-13 – Expand Eligibility for VA Family Caregiver Program Adopted
20-14 – Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Adopted
20-15 – Prosthetics & Sensory Aids Adopted
20-16 – Toxic Exposure Adopted
20-17 – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Adopted
20-18 – VA Drug Pricing Initiatives Adopted
20-18A – VA Drug Pricing Initiatives Withdrawn
20-19 – Expand Veteran Treatment Courts Adopted
20-20 – Support for The State of Israel Adopted
20-21 – U.S. Flag Protection Adopted
20-22 – Support for the Rescheduling/Research of Cannabis as Opioid Alternative Adopted
20-23 – Los Angeles VA Land Use Adopted (as Amended)
20-24 – Suicide Prevention Outreach Adopted (as Amended)
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