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.
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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