Past CBL Amendments & Resolutions

2018-2019 CBL Amendments:

Note: The following CBL Amendments and Resolutions were voted on at National Convention in Orlando on August 10, 2018. Links are pdf files; if you prefer Word Docs they are to the right of the link (Word).

CBL-01 – Amend Article II, Section I, AMVETS National Bylaws – Committees (Word) Rejected
CBL-02 – National Officer Term Limit (Word) Rejected
CBL-03 – Department Organization(Word) Rejected
CBL-04 – Monies & Collections (Word) Rejected
CBL-05 – Amend Nat’l Constitution/National Officers (Word) Adopted
CBL-06 – Sexual Harrassment Policy (Word) Adopted
CBL-07 – Amend Life Membership Fund Limits (Word) Adopted as Amended
CBL-08 – National Third Vice Commander Job Description (Word) Adopted as Amended
CBL-09 – Amend National Bylaws – NEC Travel Clarification (Word) Adopted
CBL-10 – Amend National Bylaws – NEC Travel Clarification 2 (Word) Adopted
CBL-11 – Amend National Constitution – NEC Committeemen Effective Date (Word) Rejected
CBL-12 – Amend CBL Amendment & Resolution Submission Process (Word) Rejected
CBL-13 – Amend National Constitution – Free Membership Veterans Day (Word) Rejected

2018-2019 CBL Resolutions:

19-01 – Suicide Prevention Outreach (Word) Rejected
19-02 – Veteran Mental Health (Word) Adopted
19-03 – Claims & Appeals Processing (Word) Adopted
19-04 – Vietnam Dust Off Crews (Word) Adopted
19-05 – VA Accountability (Word) Adopted
19-06 – Informed Consent (Word) Adopted
19-07 – Republic of Taiwan (Word) Adopted
19-08 – DPAA Support (Word) Adopted
19-09 – Monitor & Fund Family Caregiver Program (Word) Adopted
19-10 – Rural Veterans (Word) Adopted
19-11 – VA-DoD Mental Health Care & Funding (Word) Adopted
19-12 – Deported Veterans (Word) Adopted as Amended
19-13 – Medicinal Cannabis (Word) Adopted
19-14 – Lao/Hmong Combat Role in Vietnam (Word) Rejected
19-15 – Diversity Day (Word) Rejected
19-16 – New Presumptive Conditions Due to Vietnam Service (Word) Adopted
19-17 – Oppose Tricare Increases (Word) Adopted

2017-2018 CBL Amendments:

CBL-01 – Sad Sacks Membership Adopted
CBL-02 – Resolutions Committee Adopted
CBL-03 – Duties of Commander after Service Rejected
CBL-04 – Life Member Interest for Ads Rejected
CBL-05 – Dept Commanders to Vote Rejected
CBL-06 – Change Name of Ladies Auxiliary Rejected
CBL-07 – Increase NEC Stipends Rejected
CBL-08 – IRS Form 990 Rejected
CBL-09 – National Grievance Committee Rejected
CBL-10 – Appendix B to Bylaws Rejected
CBL-11 – Reimbursement Policy for Officers & Subordinates Adopted
CBL-12 – Amend Investment Policy Adopted
CBL-13 – Amend Dates of Department Conventions Adopted
CBL-14 – Remove National 3rd Vice Commander Position Rejected
CBL-15 – Update Appendix C of the National Bylaws Adopted
CBL-16 – Allow Sons Wives in the Ladies Auxiliary Rejected

2017-2018 Resolutions:

All Resolutions were Adopted
18-01 – Burial Benefits
18-02 – Claims & Appeals
18-03 – Concurrent Receipt
18-04 – SBP
18-05 – Tinnitus
18-06 – Civilian Credentialing
18-07 – Employment & Housing Rights
18-08 – Homeless Prevention
18-09 – Homeless Women Veterans
18-10 – Veteran Preference
18-11 – USERRA
18-12 – Veteran Treatment Courts
18-13 – Expand Caregiver Program
18-14 – MST
18-15 – Prosthetics
18-16 – Toxic Exposure
18-17 – TBI
18-18 – Women Veterans
18-19 – Flag Protection
18-20 – Israel
18-21 – Republic of Taiwan
18-22 – VA Drug Pricing Initiatives

2016-2017 CBL Amendments:

17-01 – Establish a Permanent National Audit Committee ADOPTED (as amended)
17-02 – Establish a Permanent AMVETS Family Traditions & Protocols Committee ADOPTED
17-03 – The Formation of a 501(c)(3) Corporation REJECTED
17-04 – Establish the AMVETS National Fundraising Committee REJECTED
17-05 – To Establish a Permanent National Legislative Committee ADOPTED (as amended)
17-06 – Judge Advocate Review of Financial Instruments Valued Over $5,000 ADOPTED
17-07 – Amend Duties of Executive Director ADOPTED
17-24 – Make Permanent Veteran Suicide Awareness Committee ADOPTED (as amended)
17-25 – Amend Sad Sacks Membership Qualifications REJECTED
17-26 – Resolve Conflict in National Bylaws ADOPTED
17-27 – Amend AMVETS Membership Qualifications REJECTED
17-28 – Clarify AMVETS Membership Qualifications ADOPTED
17-30 – Replace Nat’l Legislative Director with Nat’l 3rd Vice & Authorize Standing Legislative Committee REJECTED
17-31 – Amend AMVETS Bylaws to Remove Inconsistencies REJECTED

2016-2017 Resolutions:

17-08 – Allow Hearing Aid Specialists as VA Providers ADOPTED
17-09 – Congressional Recognition of Vietnam-Era Dust Off Crews ADOPTED
17-10 – Need for, and Importance of, Improved VA Accountability ADOPTED
17-11 – Ensure that Veterans Continue to Receive First Class Anesthesia Services ADOPTED
17-12 – Informed Consent ADOPTED
17-13 – Support for Republic of Taiwan ADOPTED
17-14 – Fixing the VBA Claims Processing & Appeals Systems ADOPTED
17-15 – Support for Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) ADOPTED
17-16 – Improvements in the Family Caregiver Support Program ADOPTED
17-17 – Rural & Remote Veteran Health Care ADOPTED
17-18 – VA & DoD Mental Health Funding And Programs ADOPTED
17-19 – Veteran Status for Guard & Reserve Retirees ADOPTED
17-20 – Prohibit Bonuses for VA Employees ADOPTED
17-21 – VA Enhanced-Use Leases REJECTED
17-22 – Deported U. S. Military Veterans ADOPTED
17-23 – Support for Veteran Access to Medical Cannabis ADOPTED
17-29 – Recognition of the Lao-Hmong Combat Role in Vietnam ADOPTED
17-32 – AMVETS Celebration of Diversity Day ADOPTED
17-33 – New Presumptive Conditions Due To Vietnam Service ADOPTED

2015-2016 CBL Amendments:

— All CBLs and Resolutions accepted unless otherwise noted.

16-01 – Additional Requirements for Revalidation of Departments and Posts REJECTED
16-01a – Additional Requirements for Revalidation of Departments and Posts REJECTED
16-02 – AMVETS National Code of Ethics REJECTED
16-03 – Dues Standardization REJECTED
16-04 – Article XVIII, #1, 3, & 4: Amendments – Bylaws REJECTED
16-05 – Article XXIII, #3 & 4: Amendments – Constitution REJECTED
16-06 – National 3rd Vice Commander, Bylaws Article III, Add New Section
16-07 – National 3rd Vice Commander, Legislative
16-08 – Article VII, Section 6 AMENDED
16-09 – Finance Committee AMENDED

2015-2016 Resolutions:

16-10 – Civilian Credentials for Military Training & Experience
16-11 – Concurrent Receipt
16-12 – Presumptive Condition as an Informal Claim for VA Compensation REJECTED
16-13 – Continue Fighting to End Veteran Homelessness
16-14 – Expand VA Caregiver Benefits
16-15 – Increase Veterans Burial Benefits
16-16 – Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
16-17 – Prosthetics and Sensory Aides
16-18 – Repeal Survivor Benefits Plan/Dependency & Indemnity Offset
16-19 – Service for Rural and Remote Veteran Population
16-20 – Support for HR 501, the Veterans & Servicemembers Employment Rights & Housing Act of 2015
16-21 – Support for the Republic of China on Taiwan
16-22 – Support for the State of Israel
16-23 – Support POW/MIA Recovery and Identification
16-24 – Support Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment
16-25 – Tinnitus & Hearing Loss Presumptive Service Connection
16-26 – Toxic Exposures – Veterans
16-27 – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
16-28 – VA Claims and Appeals
16-29 – VA Mental Health
16-30 – Women Veterans’ Health Care

2014-2015 CBL Amendments:

15-01 – Monies and Collections REJECTED
15-01 (A) – Amendment to Monies and Collections REJECTED
15-02 – Insurance for Departments REJECTED
15-03 – Department and Post Revalidation Requirement REJECTED
15-04 – Post Insurance Requirement REJECTED
15-05 – National Code of Ethics REJECTED
15-06 – Updates to the National Constitution REJECTED
15-07 – Life Membership Collection
15-08 – Amend National By-Laws, Article VII, Section 3
15-09 – Amend National By-Laws, Article VII, Section 6a REJECTED
15-10 – Amendment to Section 1: Article VII: Monies and Collections AMENDED
15-11 – Increase in Life Membership Dues REJECTED
15-12 – Amend National CBL Article IV, Membership Section
15-13– Verifications of Veteran Status to Confirm Membership Eligibility REJECTED

2014-2015 Resolutions:

15-14 – Support for the Republic of China on Taiwan
15-15 – Claims and Appeals Backlog
15-16 – Support POW/MIA Recovery and Identification
15-17 – Compensate Persian Gulf War Veterans
15-18 – Rural and Remote Veteran Health Care
15-19 – Prosthetics and Sensory Aides
15-20 – Increase Veterans Burial Benefits
15-21 – Military Sexual Trauma
15-21(A) – Amendment to Military Sexual Trauma REJECTED
15-22 – Women Veterans Health Care
15-23 – Increasing Travel Reimbursement Rates for Disabled
15-24 – Survivor Benefits Plan
15-25 – Protecting Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses in Federal Procurement
15-26 – VA and DoD Mental Health Funding and Programs
15-27 – Recognition of Gulf War Illnesses and the Need for Continued Research
15-28 – Concurrent Receipt
15-29 – Oppose Tricare Increases
15-30 – Advance Appropriations
15-31 – Support of the State of Israel
15-32 – Civilian Credentials for Military Training and Experience
15-33 – Veterans Priority of Service in Employment and Training Program
15-34 – Toxic Wounds
15-35 – Gold Star Dads of America
15-36 – End Veteran Homelessness
15-37 – LAO/HMONG Special Forces Honor and Recognition
15-38 – Recognition of USS Frank E. Evans
15-39 – Creation of POW/MIA Forever Stamp
15-40 – Proper Display of the US Flag at Half Staff
15-41 – Headstones for Unmarked 19th and Early 20th Century Veterans Graves
15-42 – Life Insurance for 100% Service Connected Veterans
15-43 – Support Federal Court Ruling for the National Old Soldiers Home at WLA
15-44 – Appropriate Rendering of the Hand Salute

2013-2014 Resolutions

— All resolution accepted unless otherwise noted.

14-01 – Various Updates to the AMVETS National Bylaws AMENDED
14-02 – Various Updates to the AMVETS National Constitution
14-03 – Membership Dues
14-04 – Insurance Requirements REJECTED
14-05 – Revalidation Requirements REJECTED
14-6a – Create Code of Ethics REJECTED
14-6b – National Code of EthicsREJECTED
14-07 – Life Membership Dues REJECTED
14-08 – Desert Storm Memorial
14-09 – Postal Stamp
14-10 – Veteran Status
14-11 – Fort McClellan Registry Act
14-12 – AMVETS Riders AMENDED
14-13 – USS Frank E. Evans Recognition DEFERRED
14-14 – Department Biannual Self Audit
14-15 – Ruth Moore Act
14-16 – STOP Act AMENDED
14-17 – Member At Large Proof REJECTED
14-18 – Insurance Requirement for Departments
14-19 – Enhanced Use Leases of Real Property REJECTED
14-20 – Advanced Appropriations
14-21 – Flag Protection Amendment
14-22 – Eliminate Means Test REJECTED
14-23 – Commander Eligibility
14-24 – Member Solicitations
14-25 – Women Service Members Gear
14-26 – Separation Payment Recoupment
14-27 – Memorials Monuments and Graves AMENDED
14-28 – Concurrent Receipt
14-29 – TRICARE Rate Increases
14-30 – Chain of Command for Cemeteries AMENDED
14-31 – World War II Merchant Marine
14-32 – National Reform and Compliance DEFERRED
14-33 – Support for the Republic of China on Taiwan

2012-2013 Resolutions:

13-01 – Increase in life membership dues REJECTED
13-02 – Change in Membership Year
13-03 – Change in Organizational Fiscal Year
13-05 – American Veterans Anti-Discrimination Initiative
13-06 – Claims and Appeals Backlog
13-07 – Support POW/MIA Recovery and Identification
13-08 – Polytraumatic Brain Injuries
13-09 – Service for Rural and Remote Veteran Poplulations
13-10 – Prosthetics-and-Sensory-Aides
13-11 – Honor and Remember Flag REJECTED
13-12 – Support for the Republic of China on Taiwan
13-13 – Increase Veterans Burial Benefits
13-14 – Military Sexual Trauma
13-15 – Women Veterans Healthcare
13-16 – Travel Reimbursement Rates
13-17 – Survior Benefits
13-18 – Small Business
13-19 – VA and DoD Mental Health Funding and Programs
13-20 – Support Veterans Preference in Public Employment
13-21 – Concurrent Receipt
13-22 – Oppose TRICARE Increases
13-23 – Advanced Preference REJECTED
13-24 – Civilian Credentials for Military Training and Experience
13-25 – Veterans Preference
13-26 – Establish Veterans Treatment Courts
13-27 – Authorize Cold War Service Metal
13-28 – Ending Veteran Homelessness
13-29 – Life Membership amendment REJECTED
13-30 – Fraud prevention controls over service-disabled veteran- owned small business
13-31 – Amendment to the job description for the duties of National District Commander
13-32 – Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011
13-33 – Gold Star Dads of America
13-34 – Providers-of-Service-to-Veterans-must-be-Veterans.pdf

2011-2012 Resolutions

12-01 – Claims and Appeals Backlog
12-02 – Support POWMIA Recovery and Identification
12-03 – Polytraumatic Brain Injuries
12-04 – Service for Rural and Remote Veteran Populations
12-05 – Women Service Members’ Gear in Theater
12-06 – Prosthetics and Sensory Aides
12-07 – Honor and Remember Flag
12-08 – Support for the Republic of China on Taiwan
12-09 – Increase Veterans Burial Benefits
12-10 – Military Sexual Trauma
12-11 – Women Veterans’ Healthcare
12-12 – Increasing Travel Reimbursement Rates for Disabled Veterans
12-13 – Survivor Benefit Plan
12-14 – Protecting Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and Veteran Owned Small Businesses in Federal Procurement
12-15 – Department of Defense Mental Health Funding and Programs
12-16 – Support Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment
12-17 – Concurrent Receipt
12-18 – Veterans Mental Health Funding
12-19 – Oppose TRICARE Increases
12-20 – Flag Protection Amendment
12-21 – Advanced Appropriations
12-22 – VA Enhanced-Use Leases of Real Property
12-23 – Civilian Credentials for Military Training and Experience
12-24 – Providers of Service to Veterans Should be Veterans
12-25 – Veterans Preference, Veterans Priority of Service and Other Special Considerations in Employment and Training Programs
12-26 – Establish Veterans Treatment Courts
12-27 – Authorize Cold War Service Medal
12-28 – Separation Payment Recoupment under RIF-VSI-SSB-VSP
12-29 – Protection of American War Memorials, Monuments and Veterans Graves
12-30 – Elimination of the Department Of Veterans Affairs Means Test