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Reported covered position: Director - Government Affairs, AUSA
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Military SAVE Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 3642, The Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY). (4 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, to discuss Army endstrength; AH-64s in the Army National Guard; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act; AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and DoD 4th estate reductions. (25 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 5781, The Students LIVE Act of 2018 to Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY). (26 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all legislative directors and military legislative assistants in Congress. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all professional staff members from the House Armed Services Committee, Senate Armed Services Committee, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Sean Griffin, Legal Analyst for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and a potential NDAA amendment (3 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Tom Seaman, Wounded Warrior Fellow, and Clayton Swope, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (7 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Shaun Taylor, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Brian Potts, Clerk, Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss FY19 Defense Appropriations timing and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sam Fletcher, National Security Advisor to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sen. James Inhofe, (R-OK) to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; AH-64s for Army National Guard and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (11 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on S.339, The Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017. (7 June 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to HASC/SASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Amendment 629 (Extend commissary and PX privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and Purple Heart recipients and their designated caregivers) to H.R. 5515, fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. (29 June 2018)
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ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Veterans Education Success letter to SASC/HASC leadership on actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission to shut down websites posing as military recruiters. (25 Oct 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN(R) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Mr. John Bonsell, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee and Mr. John Wason, Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee on the Army Futures Command, the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act and the AUSA Focus Areas. (8 Nov 2018) -- Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN(R) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Mr. Tony Pankuch, Professional Staff Member, Senate Armed Services Committee on the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act, Army End Strength, and Army cuts to non-priority programs. (14 Nov 2018)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Patricia E. McQuisition (Vice President for Membership & Meetings - AUSA) and SMA (Retired) Kenneth O. Preston (Vice President for Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs - AUSA) met with Ms. Amber Smith, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Community Relations to discuss the Know Your Military campaign. (25 Jan 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss fiscal 2018 appropriations and Section 1045 of the fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (6 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Ms. Patty Barron (Director, Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Mr. Ryan Reilly, Legislative Fellow, Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), for an introductory meeting and to discuss military family issues. (22 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA) met with Mr. Josh Emfield, Deputy Director, Rep. John Curtis, (R-UT) for an introductory meeting. (7 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to co-sponsors (Kaine/Gillibrand/Warren/Perdue/Stefanik/McEachin) on the Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018 (S.2379/H.R. 5125). (12 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to leaders of the House Armed Services Committee (Thornberry/Smith) and leaders of the Education and Workforce Committee (Foxx/Scott) to express opposition to The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act (H.R. 5199). (14 Mar 2018)
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Patricia E. McQuisition (Vice President for Membership & Meetings - AUSA) and SMA (Retired) Kenneth O. Preston (Vice President for Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs - AUSA) met with Ms. Amber Smith, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Community Relations to discuss the Know Your Military campaign. (25 Jan 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss fiscal 2018 appropriations and Section 1045 of the fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (6 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Ms. Patty Barron (Director, Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Mr. Ryan Reilly, Legislative Fellow, Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), for an introductory meeting and to discuss military family issues. (22 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA) met with Mr. Josh Emfield, Deputy Director, Rep. John Curtis, (R-UT) for an introductory meeting. (7 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to co-sponsors (Kaine/Gillibrand/Warren/Perdue/Stefanik/McEachin) on the Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018 (S.2379/H.R. 5125). (12 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to leaders of the House Armed Services Committee (Thornberry/Smith) and leaders of the Education and Workforce Committee (Foxx/Scott) to express opposition to The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act (H.R. 5199). (14 Mar 2018)
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 3642, The Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY). (4 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, to discuss Army endstrength; AH-64s in the Army National Guard; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act; AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and DoD 4th estate reductions. (25 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 5781, The Students LIVE Act of 2018 to Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY). (26 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all legislative directors and military legislative assistants in Congress. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all professional staff members from the House Armed Services Committee, Senate Armed Services Committee, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Sean Griffin, Legal Analyst for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and a potential NDAA amendment (3 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Tom Seaman, Wounded Warrior Fellow, and Clayton Swope, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (7 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Shaun Taylor, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Brian Potts, Clerk, Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss FY19 Defense Appropriations timing and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sam Fletcher, National Security Advisor to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sen. James Inhofe, (R-OK) to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; AH-64s for Army National Guard and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (11 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on S.339, The Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017. (7 June 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to HASC/SASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Amendment 629 (Extend commissary and PX privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and Purple Heart recipients and their designated caregivers) to H.R. 5515, fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. (29 June 2018)
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to SASC/HASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515) (10 July 2018) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President & CEO, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC/HASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Secs. 711 & 712 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515). (13 July 2018) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President & CEO, AUSA) sent a letter to SAC-D/HAC-D Leadership (Shelby/Durbin/Granger/Visclosky) on the FY19 Defense Appropriations bill conference, specifically AH-64 and UH-60 funding. (11 September 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for an American Moving and Storage Association letter to Senate leadership (McConnell/Schumer) on The Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (S.998). (28 September 2018)
Students LIVE Act of 2018
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 3642, The Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY). (4 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, to discuss Army endstrength; AH-64s in the Army National Guard; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act; AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and DoD 4th estate reductions. (25 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 5781, The Students LIVE Act of 2018 to Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY). (26 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all legislative directors and military legislative assistants in Congress. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all professional staff members from the House Armed Services Committee, Senate Armed Services Committee, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Sean Griffin, Legal Analyst for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and a potential NDAA amendment (3 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Tom Seaman, Wounded Warrior Fellow, and Clayton Swope, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (7 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Shaun Taylor, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Brian Potts, Clerk, Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss FY19 Defense Appropriations timing and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sam Fletcher, National Security Advisor to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sen. James Inhofe, (R-OK) to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; AH-64s for Army National Guard and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (11 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on S.339, The Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017. (7 June 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to HASC/SASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Amendment 629 (Extend commissary and PX privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and Purple Heart recipients and their designated caregivers) to H.R. 5515, fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. (29 June 2018)
Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Patricia E. McQuisition (Vice President for Membership & Meetings - AUSA) and SMA (Retired) Kenneth O. Preston (Vice President for Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs - AUSA) met with Ms. Amber Smith, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Community Relations to discuss the Know Your Military campaign. (25 Jan 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss fiscal 2018 appropriations and Section 1045 of the fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (6 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Ms. Patty Barron (Director, Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Mr. Ryan Reilly, Legislative Fellow, Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), for an introductory meeting and to discuss military family issues. (22 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA) met with Mr. Josh Emfield, Deputy Director, Rep. John Curtis, (R-UT) for an introductory meeting. (7 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to co-sponsors (Kaine/Gillibrand/Warren/Perdue/Stefanik/McEachin) on the Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018 (S.2379/H.R. 5125). (12 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to leaders of the House Armed Services Committee (Thornberry/Smith) and leaders of the Education and Workforce Committee (Foxx/Scott) to express opposition to The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act (H.R. 5199). (14 Mar 2018)
Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 3642, The Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY). (4 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, to discuss Army endstrength; AH-64s in the Army National Guard; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act; AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and DoD 4th estate reductions. (25 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 5781, The Students LIVE Act of 2018 to Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY). (26 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all legislative directors and military legislative assistants in Congress. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all professional staff members from the House Armed Services Committee, Senate Armed Services Committee, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Sean Griffin, Legal Analyst for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and a potential NDAA amendment (3 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Tom Seaman, Wounded Warrior Fellow, and Clayton Swope, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (7 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Shaun Taylor, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Brian Potts, Clerk, Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss FY19 Defense Appropriations timing and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sam Fletcher, National Security Advisor to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sen. James Inhofe, (R-OK) to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; AH-64s for Army National Guard and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (11 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on S.339, The Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017. (7 June 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to HASC/SASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Amendment 629 (Extend commissary and PX privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and Purple Heart recipients and their designated caregivers) to H.R. 5515, fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. (29 June 2018)
Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to SASC/HASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515) (10 July 2018) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President & CEO, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC/HASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Secs. 711 & 712 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515). (13 July 2018) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President & CEO, AUSA) sent a letter to SAC-D/HAC-D Leadership (Shelby/Durbin/Granger/Visclosky) on the FY19 Defense Appropriations bill conference, specifically AH-64 and UH-60 funding. (11 September 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for an American Moving and Storage Association letter to Senate leadership (McConnell/Schumer) on The Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (S.998). (28 September 2018)
Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart.
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Army G-8 PA&E, to discuss Army status and priorities. (1-6-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1603 Military SAVE Act via email to Congressman Barr (R-KY). (1-11-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Veterans Disability Compensation Bankruptcy Protection Act of 2017 to Senator Baldwin (D-WI). (2-8-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Ari Zimmerman, Military Legislative Assistant to Congressman Carter (R-TX) to discuss Army modernization. (2-14-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, SASC to discuss sequestration, Defense Health Agency, and potential SECARMY nominees. (2-23-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressional Budget Committee leaders urging extension of the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance. (3-1-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Jerry Sinn met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-2-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-9-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Hire Military Service Members Act via email to Congressman Russell (R-OK). (3-24-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1384/S 667 Reserve Components Benefits Parity Act via email for a Military Coalition letter to bill sponsors (Walz/Palazzo/Cornyn/Franken). (3-28-17)
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Military Patron Protection Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) for the Veterans Education Empowerment Act (H.R. 3272) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) for the VA Quality Employment Act (S. 1550) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (H.R. 3011) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) on the military pay raise (NDAA Amdt #747) (18 Aug 2017) --Members of the Association of the United States Army (334 members) sent letters to 130 members of Congress on sequestration and defense budget caps. (1 Aug 2017- 30 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Ben Jarrett, Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (21 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Defense Related Associations (DRA) letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the timing of appropriations and authorization legislation. (23 Aug 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, President and CEO - AUSA sent a letter to members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Secretary of Defense and the Army Chief of Staff on the movement of military treatment facilities under the Defense Health Agency. (12 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. John Lucio, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (14 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a letter from the Student Veterans of America(SVA) to the leadership of the Department of Education(ED) on SVAs nominees for the EDs negotiated rulemaking sessions. (26 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Ms. Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the NDAA timeline and AUSAs Annual Meeting. (20 Sep 2017)
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) for the Veterans Education Empowerment Act (H.R. 3272) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) for the VA Quality Employment Act (S. 1550) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (H.R. 3011) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) on the military pay raise (NDAA Amdt #747) (18 Aug 2017) --Members of the Association of the United States Army (334 members) sent letters to 130 members of Congress on sequestration and defense budget caps. (1 Aug 2017- 30 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Ben Jarrett, Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (21 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Defense Related Associations (DRA) letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the timing of appropriations and authorization legislation. (23 Aug 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, President and CEO - AUSA sent a letter to members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Secretary of Defense and the Army Chief of Staff on the movement of military treatment facilities under the Defense Health Agency. (12 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. John Lucio, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (14 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a letter from the Student Veterans of America(SVA) to the leadership of the Department of Education(ED) on SVAs nominees for the EDs negotiated rulemaking sessions. (26 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Ms. Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the NDAA timeline and AUSAs Annual Meeting. (20 Sep 2017)
Military SAVE Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (30 Oct 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) for the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. (H.R. 3642) (31 Oct 2017) --Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with White House officials to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public law no. 115-97) and the effect it would have on military personnel. (7 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) for the Military & Veteran Protection Act. (S. 2109) (8 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) for the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act. (S. 2117/H.R. 4571) (9 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Director, Army Program Analysis and Evaluation, G-8, to discuss Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations and Fiscal Year 2019 Army priorities. (29 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy Swan, Vice President for Education-AUSA) met with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) to discuss Army issues. (30 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer and Appropriations Committee Leadership (Frelinghuysen/Lowey/Cochran/Leahy) on the timing of a Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations bill. (14 Dec 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for proposed legislation by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) that would amend the Fair Housing Act to reflect Department of Veterans Affairs-approved institutes of higher education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeship program housing allowances as qualifying income. (13 Dec 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) sent a letter of support to the House Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith) on the Credentialing, Educating, & Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. (H.R. 4633) (20 Dec 2017)
Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (30 Oct 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) for the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. (H.R. 3642) (31 Oct 2017) --Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with White House officials to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public law no. 115-97) and the effect it would have on military personnel. (7 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) for the Military & Veteran Protection Act. (S. 2109) (8 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) for the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act. (S. 2117/H.R. 4571) (9 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Director, Army Program Analysis and Evaluation, G-8, to discuss Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations and Fiscal Year 2019 Army priorities. (29 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy Swan, Vice President for Education-AUSA) met with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) to discuss Army issues. (30 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer and Appropriations Committee Leadership (Frelinghuysen/Lowey/Cochran/Leahy) on the timing of a Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations bill. (14 Dec 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for proposed legislation by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) that would amend the Fair Housing Act to reflect Department of Veterans Affairs-approved institutes of higher education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeship program housing allowances as qualifying income. (13 Dec 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) sent a letter of support to the House Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith) on the Credentialing, Educating, & Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. (H.R. 4633) (20 Dec 2017)
CERTIFY Heroes Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (30 Oct 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) for the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. (H.R. 3642) (31 Oct 2017) --Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with White House officials to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public law no. 115-97) and the effect it would have on military personnel. (7 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) for the Military & Veteran Protection Act. (S. 2109) (8 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) for the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act. (S. 2117/H.R. 4571) (9 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Director, Army Program Analysis and Evaluation, G-8, to discuss Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations and Fiscal Year 2019 Army priorities. (29 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy Swan, Vice President for Education-AUSA) met with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) to discuss Army issues. (30 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer and Appropriations Committee Leadership (Frelinghuysen/Lowey/Cochran/Leahy) on the timing of a Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations bill. (14 Dec 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for proposed legislation by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) that would amend the Fair Housing Act to reflect Department of Veterans Affairs-approved institutes of higher education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeship program housing allowances as qualifying income. (13 Dec 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) sent a letter of support to the House Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith) on the Credentialing, Educating, & Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. (H.R. 4633) (20 Dec 2017)
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) for the Veterans Education Empowerment Act (H.R. 3272) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) for the VA Quality Employment Act (S. 1550) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (H.R. 3011) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) on the military pay raise (NDAA Amdt #747) (18 Aug 2017) --Members of the Association of the United States Army (334 members) sent letters to 130 members of Congress on sequestration and defense budget caps. (1 Aug 2017- 30 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Ben Jarrett, Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (21 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Defense Related Associations (DRA) letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the timing of appropriations and authorization legislation. (23 Aug 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, President and CEO - AUSA sent a letter to members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Secretary of Defense and the Army Chief of Staff on the movement of military treatment facilities under the Defense Health Agency. (12 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. John Lucio, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (14 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a letter from the Student Veterans of America(SVA) to the leadership of the Department of Education(ED) on SVAs nominees for the EDs negotiated rulemaking sessions. (26 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Ms. Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the NDAA timeline and AUSAs Annual Meeting. (20 Sep 2017)
Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (30 Oct 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) for the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. (H.R. 3642) (31 Oct 2017) --Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with White House officials to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public law no. 115-97) and the effect it would have on military personnel. (7 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) for the Military & Veteran Protection Act. (S. 2109) (8 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) for the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act. (S. 2117/H.R. 4571) (9 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Director, Army Program Analysis and Evaluation, G-8, to discuss Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations and Fiscal Year 2019 Army priorities. (29 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy Swan, Vice President for Education-AUSA) met with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) to discuss Army issues. (30 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer and Appropriations Committee Leadership (Frelinghuysen/Lowey/Cochran/Leahy) on the timing of a Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations bill. (14 Dec 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for proposed legislation by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) that would amend the Fair Housing Act to reflect Department of Veterans Affairs-approved institutes of higher education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeship program housing allowances as qualifying income. (13 Dec 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) sent a letter of support to the House Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith) on the Credentialing, Educating, & Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. (H.R. 4633) (20 Dec 2017)
Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (30 Oct 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) for the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. (H.R. 3642) (31 Oct 2017) --Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with White House officials to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public law no. 115-97) and the effect it would have on military personnel. (7 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) for the Military & Veteran Protection Act. (S. 2109) (8 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) for the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act. (S. 2117/H.R. 4571) (9 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Director, Army Program Analysis and Evaluation, G-8, to discuss Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations and Fiscal Year 2019 Army priorities. (29 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy Swan, Vice President for Education-AUSA) met with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) to discuss Army issues. (30 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer and Appropriations Committee Leadership (Frelinghuysen/Lowey/Cochran/Leahy) on the timing of a Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations bill. (14 Dec 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for proposed legislation by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) that would amend the Fair Housing Act to reflect Department of Veterans Affairs-approved institutes of higher education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeship program housing allowances as qualifying income. (13 Dec 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) sent a letter of support to the House Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith) on the Credentialing, Educating, & Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. (H.R. 4633) (20 Dec 2017)
Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act
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-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act
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-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Army G-8 PA&E, to discuss Army status and priorities. (1-6-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1603 Military SAVE Act via email to Congressman Barr (R-KY). (1-11-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Veterans Disability Compensation Bankruptcy Protection Act of 2017 to Senator Baldwin (D-WI). (2-8-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Ari Zimmerman, Military Legislative Assistant to Congressman Carter (R-TX) to discuss Army modernization. (2-14-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, SASC to discuss sequestration, Defense Health Agency, and potential SECARMY nominees. (2-23-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressional Budget Committee leaders urging extension of the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance. (3-1-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Jerry Sinn met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-2-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-9-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Hire Military Service Members Act via email to Congressman Russell (R-OK). (3-24-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1384/S 667 Reserve Components Benefits Parity Act via email for a Military Coalition letter to bill sponsors (Walz/Palazzo/Cornyn/Franken). (3-28-17)
Military SAVE Act
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-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Army G-8 PA&E, to discuss Army status and priorities. (1-6-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1603 Military SAVE Act via email to Congressman Barr (R-KY). (1-11-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Veterans Disability Compensation Bankruptcy Protection Act of 2017 to Senator Baldwin (D-WI). (2-8-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Ari Zimmerman, Military Legislative Assistant to Congressman Carter (R-TX) to discuss Army modernization. (2-14-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, SASC to discuss sequestration, Defense Health Agency, and potential SECARMY nominees. (2-23-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressional Budget Committee leaders urging extension of the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance. (3-1-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Jerry Sinn met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-2-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-9-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Hire Military Service Members Act via email to Congressman Russell (R-OK). (3-24-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1384/S 667 Reserve Components Benefits Parity Act via email for a Military Coalition letter to bill sponsors (Walz/Palazzo/Cornyn/Franken). (3-28-17)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide a five-year extension of the special survivor indemnity allowance provided to widows and widowers of deceased members of the uniformed services affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan annuity offset for dependency and indemnity compensation received under section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code.
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Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Tony Ierardi (J-8) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (1/11/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding commissary reform which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (1/13/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Richard Thomas (Director, DHA Healthcare Operations Directorate) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (1/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army PA&E) regarding the Future of the Army Commission; Future Force; Military Healthcare modernization; FY17 Budget themes. (1/28/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding the Future of the Army Commission; endstrength; military healthcare; military retirement; Army budget. (2/2/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Rep. Alan Grayson regarding H.R. 4519. (2/11/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army PA&E) regarding the Army budget over time. (2/17/16) Julie C. Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA), in her weekly Legislative News Update, urged AUSA members to send a web based letter to their Congressional delegation regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (2/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Rep. Chris Gibson & Nick Czajka (Legislative Asst.) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (2/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Annie Yea (LD, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met Morris Greene (MLA, Congressman Mike Turner) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) submitted AUSA testimony for the record regarding veterans issues which was presented before a joint hearing of the House & Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. (3/3/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (Ret.) (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Rep. Chris Gibson & Rep. Mike Turner thanking them for introducing and offering support for the POSTURE Act - HR4534. (3/3/16) SMA Ken Preston (Ret.) (Director of Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs, AUSA) submitted testimony regarding military healthcare issues which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (3/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding FY17 DoD Budget Proposals on Military Healthcare which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (3/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Nadja West (Army Surgeon General) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (3/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with VADM Raquel "Rocky" Bono (Director, DHA) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (3/28/16)
POSTURE Act
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Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every MLA on Capitol Hill informing them of a recently publication by AUSA entitled, Sustaining the All-Volunteer Force: A Readiness Multiplier. (4/5/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator Lindsay Graham & Senator Jack Reed regarding S. 2331, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015. (4/11/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Army FY17 funding. (4/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (Member, HASC) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Military Healthcare. (4/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke with MG Laura Richardson (Army OCLL) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) and Tim Bertochi (Legislative Director) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Senior Legislative Asst., Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Eric Skoczenski (Military Fellow, Chairman Heck) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Jaime Cheshire (Senior Advisor to Chairman Thornberry) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Paul Arcangelli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Dwrena Allen (Military Fellow, Congresswoman Davis) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator John McCain & Senator Jack Reed regarding concern over proposed DoD commissary changes. (4/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every LD and MLA of SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/4/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to Members and staff of the SASC regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Steve Russell (Member, HASC) regarding 1st Division Monument Update and Congressional Gold Medal procedures. (5/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bernie Ingold (Army Principal Deputy Chief Leg. Liaison) regarding NDAA Conference issues). (6/22/16)
POSTURE Act
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Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Tony Ierardi (J-8) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (1/11/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding commissary reform which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (1/13/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Richard Thomas (Director, DHA Healthcare Operations Directorate) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (1/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army PA&E) regarding the Future of the Army Commission; Future Force; Military Healthcare modernization; FY17 Budget themes. (1/28/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding the Future of the Army Commission; endstrength; military healthcare; military retirement; Army budget. (2/2/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Rep. Alan Grayson regarding H.R. 4519. (2/11/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army PA&E) regarding the Army budget over time. (2/17/16) Julie C. Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA), in her weekly Legislative News Update, urged AUSA members to send a web based letter to their Congressional delegation regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (2/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Rep. Chris Gibson & Nick Czajka (Legislative Asst.) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (2/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Annie Yea (LD, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met Morris Greene (MLA, Congressman Mike Turner) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) submitted AUSA testimony for the record regarding veterans issues which was presented before a joint hearing of the House & Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. (3/3/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (Ret.) (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Rep. Chris Gibson & Rep. Mike Turner thanking them for introducing and offering support for the POSTURE Act - HR4534. (3/3/16) SMA Ken Preston (Ret.) (Director of Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs, AUSA) submitted testimony regarding military healthcare issues which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (3/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding FY17 DoD Budget Proposals on Military Healthcare which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (3/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Nadja West (Army Surgeon General) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (3/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with VADM Raquel "Rocky" Bono (Director, DHA) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (3/28/16)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
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GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) cosigned a letter from The Military Coalition to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Harry Reid regarding the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset. (7/12/16) GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) signed a letter from The Military Coalition to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the HASC and SASC regarding multiple provisions of H.R. 4909 and S. 2943. (7/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Legislative Director, Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA. (8/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (8/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Paul Arcangeli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (8/31/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Senator Jack Reed (Ranking Member, SASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss S. 2943 NDAA Conference. (9/6/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Brian Potts (Staff Director, SAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman Peter Visclosky (Ranking Member, HAC-D) and Becky Leggieri (Minority Clerk, HAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army Budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman John "Judge" Carter (Co-chair, Army Caucus) for an introductory visit and to discuss the House Army Caucus. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Chairman Mac Thornberry (Chairman, HASC) and Congressman Adam Smith (Ranking Member, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded via email with Steve Wilson (Senior Advisor, Chairman Frelinghuysen) regarding NDAA conference issues that could affect appropriations. (9/8/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with COL Tom Tickner (Chief, Army SAFM-BUL) as an introductory meeting and to discuss Army budget issues. (9/15/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke to Bob Simmons (Staff Director, HASC) via telephone regarding Special Immigrant Visas in H.R. 4909 NDAA. (9/16/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA)via email offered support to the "Never Again Act" as requested by Congressman Loebsack's office. (9/27/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA)via email offered support to the "Veterans Home Loan Choice Act" as requested by Congressman Veasey's office. (9/27/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman CA Dutch Ruppersberger(Co-chair, Army Caucus)for an introductory visit and to discuss the House Army Caucus. (9/29/16)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every MLA on Capitol Hill informing them of a recently publication by AUSA entitled, Sustaining the All-Volunteer Force: A Readiness Multiplier. (4/5/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator Lindsay Graham & Senator Jack Reed regarding S. 2331, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015. (4/11/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Army FY17 funding. (4/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (Member, HASC) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Military Healthcare. (4/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke with MG Laura Richardson (Army OCLL) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) and Tim Bertochi (Legislative Director) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Senior Legislative Asst., Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Eric Skoczenski (Military Fellow, Chairman Heck) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Jaime Cheshire (Senior Advisor to Chairman Thornberry) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Paul Arcangelli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Dwrena Allen (Military Fellow, Congresswoman Davis) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator John McCain & Senator Jack Reed regarding concern over proposed DoD commissary changes. (4/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every LD and MLA of SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/4/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to Members and staff of the SASC regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Steve Russell (Member, HASC) regarding 1st Division Monument Update and Congressional Gold Medal procedures. (5/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bernie Ingold (Army Principal Deputy Chief Leg. Liaison) regarding NDAA Conference issues). (6/22/16)
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act of 2016
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) via email offered support to HR 6234 "Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act of 2016" by signing on to a letter from The Military Coalition as requested by Congressman Cook's office. (10/13/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Mr. Chris Brose(Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee)for an introductory visit and to discuss the way ahead for the National Defense Authorization Act. (10/27/16)
SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2015
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every MLA on Capitol Hill informing them of a recently publication by AUSA entitled, Sustaining the All-Volunteer Force: A Readiness Multiplier. (4/5/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator Lindsay Graham & Senator Jack Reed regarding S. 2331, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015. (4/11/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Army FY17 funding. (4/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (Member, HASC) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Military Healthcare. (4/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke with MG Laura Richardson (Army OCLL) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) and Tim Bertochi (Legislative Director) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Senior Legislative Asst., Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Eric Skoczenski (Military Fellow, Chairman Heck) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Jaime Cheshire (Senior Advisor to Chairman Thornberry) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Paul Arcangelli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Dwrena Allen (Military Fellow, Congresswoman Davis) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator John McCain & Senator Jack Reed regarding concern over proposed DoD commissary changes. (4/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every LD and MLA of SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/4/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to Members and staff of the SASC regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Steve Russell (Member, HASC) regarding 1st Division Monument Update and Congressional Gold Medal procedures. (5/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bernie Ingold (Army Principal Deputy Chief Leg. Liaison) regarding NDAA Conference issues). (6/22/16)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) cosigned a letter from The Military Coalition to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Harry Reid regarding the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset. (7/12/16) GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) signed a letter from The Military Coalition to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the HASC and SASC regarding multiple provisions of H.R. 4909 and S. 2943. (7/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Legislative Director, Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA. (8/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (8/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Paul Arcangeli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (8/31/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Senator Jack Reed (Ranking Member, SASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss S. 2943 NDAA Conference. (9/6/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Brian Potts (Staff Director, SAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman Peter Visclosky (Ranking Member, HAC-D) and Becky Leggieri (Minority Clerk, HAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army Budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman John "Judge" Carter (Co-chair, Army Caucus) for an introductory visit and to discuss the House Army Caucus. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Chairman Mac Thornberry (Chairman, HASC) and Congressman Adam Smith (Ranking Member, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded via email with Steve Wilson (Senior Advisor, Chairman Frelinghuysen) regarding NDAA conference issues that could affect appropriations. (9/8/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with COL Tom Tickner (Chief, Army SAFM-BUL) as an introductory meeting and to discuss Army budget issues. (9/15/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke to Bob Simmons (Staff Director, HASC) via telephone regarding Special Immigrant Visas in H.R. 4909 NDAA. (9/16/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA)via email offered support to the "Never Again Act" as requested by Congressman Loebsack's office. (9/27/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA)via email offered support to the "Veterans Home Loan Choice Act" as requested by Congressman Veasey's office. (9/27/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman CA Dutch Ruppersberger(Co-chair, Army Caucus)for an introductory visit and to discuss the House Army Caucus. (9/29/16)
VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2015
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in conjunction with The Military Coalition (TMC) sent a letter to House and Senate Armed Services leadership regarding issues with the NDAA. (7/1/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding JCS Recommendations to MCRMC. (7/7/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding force reduction. (7/8/15). Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) ) in conjunction with The Coalition to Save Our Military Shopping Benefits sent a letter to House and Senate Armed Services leadership regarding issues with the NDAA specifically related to commissary costs. (7/9/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Tony Ierardi (Army G-8) for an introductory meeting. (7/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Craig Green (HASC PSM) regarding the authorization conference. (7/21/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Paul Terry (HAC-D PSM) regarding the total army and AUSA. (7/24/15) Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in her weekly web based newsletter urged AUSA members to send a letter to the elected officials regarding the preservation of military benefits. (7/29/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Becky Leggieri (HAC-D Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (7/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Brian Potts (SAC-D Staff Director) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (7/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding legislative strategy. (8/5/15). Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) and Mr. Bernard Ingold (Principle Deputy Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding legislative strategy and the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/12/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Paul Arcangeli (HASC Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/12/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Matt Washington (HAC-M Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Sarah Young (HAC-M PSM) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/20/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (HASC Staff Director) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/25/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Brad Carson (USDP&R) for an introductory meeting and AUSA legislative resolutions. (9/10/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging against an extended CR or government shutdown (9/14/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Tina Evans, Michael Bain and Patrick Magnuson (SAC-M staff) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (9/15/15) Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in her weekly web based newsletter urged AUSA members to send a letter to their elected officials regarding the need to avoid an extended CR or government shutdown. (9/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Aaron Falk (MLA, Rep. McSally) for an introductory meeting and AUSA legislative resolutions. (9/18/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Teresa Gerton (Dep. Asst. Sec. for Policy, DOL) regarding jobs for veterans. (9/25/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Representative Chris Gibson for an introductory meeting and also regarding AUSAs legislative resolutions and the National Museum of the United States Army project. (9/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in conjunction with The Military Coalition (TMC) sent a letter to Rep. Paul Ryan & Rep. Sander Levin regarding S.1517 and H.R. 2265 which would extend the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act of 2011(PL 112-56). (9/30/15)
VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2015
Client: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · Firm: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in conjunction with The Military Coalition (TMC) sent a letter to House and Senate Armed Services leadership regarding issues with the NDAA. (7/1/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding JCS Recommendations to MCRMC. (7/7/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding force reduction. (7/8/15). Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) ) in conjunction with The Coalition to Save Our Military Shopping Benefits sent a letter to House and Senate Armed Services leadership regarding issues with the NDAA specifically related to commissary costs. (7/9/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Tony Ierardi (Army G-8) for an introductory meeting. (7/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Craig Green (HASC PSM) regarding the authorization conference. (7/21/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Paul Terry (HAC-D PSM) regarding the total army and AUSA. (7/24/15) Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in her weekly web based newsletter urged AUSA members to send a letter to the elected officials regarding the preservation of military benefits. (7/29/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Becky Leggieri (HAC-D Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (7/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Brian Potts (SAC-D Staff Director) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (7/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding legislative strategy. (8/5/15). Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) and Mr. Bernard Ingold (Principle Deputy Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding legislative strategy and the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/12/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Paul Arcangeli (HASC Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/12/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Matt Washington (HAC-M Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Sarah Young (HAC-M PSM) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/20/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (HASC Staff Director) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/25/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Brad Carson (USDP&R) for an introductory meeting and AUSA legislative resolutions. (9/10/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging against an extended CR or government shutdown (9/14/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Tina Evans, Michael Bain and Patrick Magnuson (SAC-M staff) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (9/15/15) Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in her weekly web based newsletter urged AUSA members to send a letter to their elected officials regarding the need to avoid an extended CR or government shutdown. (9/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Aaron Falk (MLA, Rep. McSally) for an introductory meeting and AUSA legislative resolutions. (9/18/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Teresa Gerton (Dep. Asst. Sec. for Policy, DOL) regarding jobs for veterans. (9/25/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Representative Chris Gibson for an introductory meeting and also regarding AUSAs legislative resolutions and the National Museum of the United States Army project. (9/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in conjunction with The Military Coalition (TMC) sent a letter to Rep. Paul Ryan & Rep. Sander Levin regarding S.1517 and H.R. 2265 which would extend the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act of 2011(PL 112-56). (9/30/15)
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to SASC/HASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515) (10 July 2018) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President & CEO, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC/HASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Secs. 711 & 712 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515). (13 July 2018) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President & CEO, AUSA) sent a letter to SAC-D/HAC-D Leadership (Shelby/Durbin/Granger/Visclosky) on the FY19 Defense Appropriations bill conference, specifically AH-64 and UH-60 funding. (11 September 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for an American Moving and Storage Association letter to Senate leadership (McConnell/Schumer) on The Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act (S.998). (28 September 2018)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 3642, The Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment (SAVE) Act to Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY). (4 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman, House Armed Services Committee, to discuss Army endstrength; AH-64s in the Army National Guard; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act; AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and DoD 4th estate reductions. (25 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for H.R. 5781, The Students LIVE Act of 2018 to Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY). (26 Apr 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all legislative directors and military legislative assistants in Congress. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent a copy of the AUSA 2018 Focus Areas to all professional staff members from the House Armed Services Committee, Senate Armed Services Committee, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. (2 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Sean Griffin, Legal Analyst for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas; and a potential NDAA amendment (3 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Tom Seaman, Wounded Warrior Fellow, and Clayton Swope, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (7 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Shaun Taylor, Military Legislative Assistant to Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Brian Potts, Clerk, Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss FY19 Defense Appropriations timing and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sam Fletcher, National Security Advisor to Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss AUSA 2018 Focus Areas and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Sen. James Inhofe, (R-OK) to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; AH-64s for Army National Guard and the Army Futures Command. (9 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, AFRICOM; Section 1045 of the FY18 National Defense Authorization Act and the Army Futures Command. (11 May 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on S.339, The Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2017. (7 June 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to HASC/SASC Leadership (McCain/Reed/Thornberry/Smith) on Amendment 629 (Extend commissary and PX privileges to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and Purple Heart recipients and their designated caregivers) to H.R. 5515, fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act. (29 June 2018)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, (President and CEO - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA), LTG (Retired) Patricia E. McQuisition (Vice President for Membership & Meetings - AUSA) and SMA (Retired) Kenneth O. Preston (Vice President for Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs - AUSA) met with Ms. Amber Smith, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Community Relations to discuss the Know Your Military campaign. (25 Jan 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss fiscal 2018 appropriations and Section 1045 of the fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (6 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Ms. Patty Barron (Director, Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Mr. Ryan Reilly, Legislative Fellow, Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), for an introductory meeting and to discuss military family issues. (22 Feb 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy C. Swan, (Vice President for Education - AUSA) met with Mr. Josh Emfield, Deputy Director, Rep. John Curtis, (R-UT) for an introductory meeting. (7 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to co-sponsors (Kaine/Gillibrand/Warren/Perdue/Stefanik/McEachin) on the Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018 (S.2379/H.R. 5125). (12 Mar 2018) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to leaders of the House Armed Services Committee (Thornberry/Smith) and leaders of the Education and Workforce Committee (Foxx/Scott) to express opposition to The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act (H.R. 5199). (14 Mar 2018)
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) on the Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. (30 Oct 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) for the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act. (H.R. 3642) (31 Oct 2017) --Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with White House officials to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public law no. 115-97) and the effect it would have on military personnel. (7 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) for the Military & Veteran Protection Act. (S. 2109) (8 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) for the Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act. (S. 2117/H.R. 4571) (9 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Director, Army Program Analysis and Evaluation, G-8, to discuss Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations and Fiscal Year 2019 Army priorities. (29 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Guy Swan, Vice President for Education-AUSA) met with Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR) to discuss Army issues. (30 Nov 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer and Appropriations Committee Leadership (Frelinghuysen/Lowey/Cochran/Leahy) on the timing of a Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Appropriations bill. (14 Dec 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for proposed legislation by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) that would amend the Fair Housing Act to reflect Department of Veterans Affairs-approved institutes of higher education, on-the-job training, or apprenticeship program housing allowances as qualifying income. (13 Dec 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham (President and CEO - AUSA) sent a letter of support to the House Armed Services Committee Leadership (Thornberry/Smith) on the Credentialing, Educating, & Relevant Training Initiative For Your (CERTIFY) Heroes Act. (H.R. 4633) (20 Dec 2017)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
--Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) for the Veterans Education Empowerment Act (H.R. 3272) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) for the VA Quality Employment Act (S. 1550) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for legislation introduced by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (H.R. 3011) (13 July 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Military Coalition letter to Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) on the military pay raise (NDAA Amdt #747) (18 Aug 2017) --Members of the Association of the United States Army (334 members) sent letters to 130 members of Congress on sequestration and defense budget caps. (1 Aug 2017- 30 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Ben Jarrett, Military Legislative Assistant for Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (21 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a Defense Related Associations (DRA) letter to House and Senate Leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the timing of appropriations and authorization legislation. (23 Aug 2017) --GEN (Retired) Carter F. Ham, President and CEO - AUSA sent a letter to members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Secretary of Defense and the Army Chief of Staff on the movement of military treatment facilities under the Defense Health Agency. (12 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. John Lucio, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss sequestration and military treatment facilities under the DHA. (14 Aug 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support for a letter from the Student Veterans of America(SVA) to the leadership of the Department of Education(ED) on SVAs nominees for the EDs negotiated rulemaking sessions. (26 Sep 2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Ms. Jen Stewart, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss the NDAA timeline and AUSAs Annual Meeting. (20 Sep 2017)
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Bob Simmons, Staff Director, House Armed Services Committee to discuss Army readiness and committee policy initiatives. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee to discuss committee reform initiatives and AUSA support. (4/4/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the Department of Labor action regarding the National Museum of the United States Army. (4/4/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Chairwoman, House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss the Continuing Resolution prognosis and Army readiness and modernization. (4/5/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman, House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Chairman, Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee for an introductory meeting and to discuss defense education to non-defense members of Congress. (4/5/2017) -Mrs. Julie Rudowski (Assistant Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Al Edwards and Mr. Gary Leeling, Professional Staff Members, Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss health care provisions contained in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. (4/6/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) for the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act(S. 630 and H.R. 1544). (4/10/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) for the Post 9/11 VA Educational Assistance Program Awarded to Purple Heart Recipients (H.R. 1379). (4/12/2017) --Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate leadership (Ryan/Pelosi/McConnell/Schumer) on the fiscal 2017 spending bills. (4/14/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for Military Coalition testimony regarding military health care and personnel issues submitted to the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (4/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to House and Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Blunt/Murray/Cole/DeLauro) regarding opposition to the elimination of Impact Aid. (5/8/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for the Veterans Care Financial Protection Act (S. 1198) to Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). (5/11/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to House and Senate Budget Committee leadership (Black/Yarmuth/Enzi/Sanders) on sequestration. (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for the Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act (H.R. 1317/S.492). (5/15/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC) for the Military Patron Protection Act (H.R. 2850). (5/16/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) offered support via email for a joint letter to all members of Congress for the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act (S. 591 and H.R. 1472). (6/7/2107) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) and Mrs. Patricia Barron (Director - Family Readiness - AUSA) met with Ms. Sasha Baker, National Security Assistant for Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss AUSA Family Readiness programs, sequestration repeal, and AUSA Resolutions. (6/19/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the House Armed Services Committees a copy of AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/20/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) electronically sent members of Congress, professional staff and military legislative assistants of the Senate Armed Services Committees a copy AUSAs 2017 Resolutions. (6/22/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) sent letters to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership (Thornberry/Smith/McCain/Reed) outlining AUSAs top priorities on issues under the jurisdiction of those committees. (6/26/2017) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs - AUSA) met with Mr. Church Hutton, Professional Staff Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, to discuss defense appropriations. (6/27/2017)
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
-Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari, Army G-8 PA&E, to discuss Army status and priorities. (1-6-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1603 Military SAVE Act via email to Congressman Barr (R-KY). (1-11-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Veterans Disability Compensation Bankruptcy Protection Act of 2017 to Senator Baldwin (D-WI). (2-8-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Ari Zimmerman, Military Legislative Assistant to Congressman Carter (R-TX) to discuss Army modernization. (2-14-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (AUSA President and CEO) met with Mr. Chris Brose, Staff Director, SASC to discuss sequestration, Defense Health Agency, and potential SECARMY nominees. (2-23-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support via email for a Military Coalition letter to Congressional Budget Committee leaders urging extension of the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance. (3-1-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) and LTG (Retired) Jerry Sinn met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-2-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) met with Mr. Steve Wilson, Senior Advisor to Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) to discuss the National Museum of the United States Army. (3-9-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for the Hire Military Service Members Act via email to Congressman Russell (R-OK). (3-24-17) -Mr. John Gifford (Director, Government Affairs--AUSA) offered support for HR 1384/S 667 Reserve Components Benefits Parity Act via email for a Military Coalition letter to bill sponsors (Walz/Palazzo/Cornyn/Franken). (3-28-17)
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) via email offered support to HR 6234 "Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act of 2016" by signing on to a letter from The Military Coalition as requested by Congressman Cook's office. (10/13/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Mr. Chris Brose(Staff Director, Senate Armed Services Committee)for an introductory visit and to discuss the way ahead for the National Defense Authorization Act. (10/27/16)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) cosigned a letter from The Military Coalition to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Harry Reid regarding the Survivor Benefit Plan/Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset. (7/12/16) GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) signed a letter from The Military Coalition to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the HASC and SASC regarding multiple provisions of H.R. 4909 and S. 2943. (7/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Legislative Director, Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA. (8/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (8/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Paul Arcangeli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (8/31/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Senator Jack Reed (Ranking Member, SASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss S. 2943 NDAA Conference. (9/6/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Brian Potts (Staff Director, SAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman Peter Visclosky (Ranking Member, HAC-D) and Becky Leggieri (Minority Clerk, HAC-D) for an introductory visit and to discuss Army Budget. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman John "Judge" Carter (Co-chair, Army Caucus) for an introductory visit and to discuss the House Army Caucus. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Chairman Mac Thornberry (Chairman, HASC) and Congressman Adam Smith (Ranking Member, HASC) for an introductory visit and to discuss H.R. 4909 NDAA Conference. (9/7/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded via email with Steve Wilson (Senior Advisor, Chairman Frelinghuysen) regarding NDAA conference issues that could affect appropriations. (9/8/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with COL Tom Tickner (Chief, Army SAFM-BUL) as an introductory meeting and to discuss Army budget issues. (9/15/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke to Bob Simmons (Staff Director, HASC) via telephone regarding Special Immigrant Visas in H.R. 4909 NDAA. (9/16/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA)via email offered support to the "Never Again Act" as requested by Congressman Loebsack's office. (9/27/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA)via email offered support to the "Veterans Home Loan Choice Act" as requested by Congressman Veasey's office. (9/27/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) and GEN (Retired) Carter Ham (CEO & President, AUSA) met with Congressman CA Dutch Ruppersberger(Co-chair, Army Caucus)for an introductory visit and to discuss the House Army Caucus. (9/29/16)
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every MLA on Capitol Hill informing them of a recently publication by AUSA entitled, Sustaining the All-Volunteer Force: A Readiness Multiplier. (4/5/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator Lindsay Graham & Senator Jack Reed regarding S. 2331, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015. (4/11/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (Chairman, HAC-D) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Army FY17 funding. (4/14/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (Member, HASC) regarding HR4534, the POSTURE Act and Military Healthcare. (4/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) spoke with MG Laura Richardson (Army OCLL) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) and Tim Bertochi (Legislative Director) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Nick Czajka (Senior Legislative Asst., Congressman Gibson) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Eric Skoczenski (Military Fellow, Chairman Heck) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Jaime Cheshire (Senior Advisor to Chairman Thornberry) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Paul Arcangelli (Minority Staff Director, HASC) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) corresponded with Dwrena Allen (Military Fellow, Congresswoman Davis) regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (4/26/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Senator John McCain & Senator Jack Reed regarding concern over proposed DoD commissary changes. (4/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to every LD and MLA of SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/4/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to SASC members regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) sent an email to Members and staff of the SASC regarding HR 4909 NDAA, Section 702. (5/10/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) and Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Steve Russell (Member, HASC) regarding 1st Division Monument Update and Congressional Gold Medal procedures. (5/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bernie Ingold (Army Principal Deputy Chief Leg. Liaison) regarding NDAA Conference issues). (6/22/16)
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Tony Ierardi (J-8) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (1/11/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding commissary reform which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (1/13/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Richard Thomas (Director, DHA Healthcare Operations Directorate) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (1/20/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army PA&E) regarding the Future of the Army Commission; Future Force; Military Healthcare modernization; FY17 Budget themes. (1/28/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (Staff Director - HASC) regarding the Future of the Army Commission; endstrength; military healthcare; military retirement; Army budget. (2/2/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed a TMC letter addressed to Rep. Alan Grayson regarding H.R. 4519. (2/11/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army PA&E) regarding the Army budget over time. (2/17/16) Julie C. Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA), in her weekly Legislative News Update, urged AUSA members to send a web based letter to their Congressional delegation regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (2/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Rep. Chris Gibson & Nick Czajka (Legislative Asst.) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (2/29/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Courtney Carrow (LD, Congresswoman Stefanik) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with DeWayne Blackmon (Defense Fellow, Congressman Walz) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Annie Yea (LD, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met Morris Greene (MLA, Congressman Mike Turner) regarding the POSTURE Act (HR4534). (3/1/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) submitted AUSA testimony for the record regarding veterans issues which was presented before a joint hearing of the House & Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. (3/3/16) General Gordon R. Sullivan (Ret.) (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Rep. Chris Gibson & Rep. Mike Turner thanking them for introducing and offering support for the POSTURE Act - HR4534. (3/3/16) SMA Ken Preston (Ret.) (Director of Noncommissioned Officer & Soldier Programs, AUSA) submitted testimony regarding military healthcare issues which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (3/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding FY17 DoD Budget Proposals on Military Healthcare which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (3/17/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Nadja West (Army Surgeon General) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (3/25/16) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with VADM Raquel "Rocky" Bono (Director, DHA) regarding Military Healthcare modernization. (3/28/16)
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG John Ferrari (Army G-8 PA&E) regarding AUSA legislative resolutions and the Army budget. (10/5/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Tim Walz and other Democratic members of the House Veteran Affairs Committee to discuss VA Healthcare issues. (10/27/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with HAC-D Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen regarding Paul Terrys retirement and AUSA. (11/4/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Senator John Cornyn thanking him for introducing and offering support for the Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act. (11/9/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Thomas Horlander regarding the Army budget. (11/13/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Congressman Beto ORourke regarding VA Healthcare issues. (11/17/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Senators Dean Heller and Mazie Hirono thanking them for introducing and offering support for the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 (11/19/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) and Mr. Bernard Ingold (Principle Deputy Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding Army legislative objectives. (12/2/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Craig Greene (PSM, HASC, Min.) regarding SBP/DIC offset. (12/9/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) endorsed TMC Testimony regarding survivor benefit issues which was presented to the HASC subcommittee on Personnel. (12/9/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Craig Greene (PSM, HASC, Min.) regarding AUSA resolutions and military healthcare. (12/15/15)
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) via ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in conjunction with The Military Coalition (TMC) sent a letter to House and Senate Armed Services leadership regarding issues with the NDAA. (7/1/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding JCS Recommendations to MCRMC. (7/7/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding force reduction. (7/8/15). Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) ) in conjunction with The Coalition to Save Our Military Shopping Benefits sent a letter to House and Senate Armed Services leadership regarding issues with the NDAA specifically related to commissary costs. (7/9/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with LTG Tony Ierardi (Army G-8) for an introductory meeting. (7/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Craig Green (HASC PSM) regarding the authorization conference. (7/21/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Paul Terry (HAC-D PSM) regarding the total army and AUSA. (7/24/15) Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in her weekly web based newsletter urged AUSA members to send a letter to the elected officials regarding the preservation of military benefits. (7/29/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Becky Leggieri (HAC-D Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (7/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Brian Potts (SAC-D Staff Director) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (7/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding legislative strategy. (8/5/15). Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with MG Laura Richardson (Chief, Legislative Liaison) and Mr. Bernard Ingold (Principle Deputy Chief, Legislative Liaison) regarding legislative strategy and the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/12/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Paul Arcangeli (HASC Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/12/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Matt Washington (HAC-M Minority Clerk) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Sarah Young (HAC-M PSM) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/20/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Bob Simmons (HASC Staff Director) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (8/25/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Brad Carson (USDP&R) for an introductory meeting and AUSA legislative resolutions. (9/10/15) General Gordon R. Sullivan (CEO & President, AUSA) sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging against an extended CR or government shutdown (9/14/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Tina Evans, Michael Bain and Patrick Magnuson (SAC-M staff) regarding the National Museum of the United States Army project. (9/15/15) Ms. Julie Rudowski (Asst. Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in her weekly web based newsletter urged AUSA members to send a letter to their elected officials regarding the need to avoid an extended CR or government shutdown. (9/17/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Aaron Falk (MLA, Rep. McSally) for an introductory meeting and AUSA legislative resolutions. (9/18/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Teresa Gerton (Dep. Asst. Sec. for Policy, DOL) regarding jobs for veterans. (9/25/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) met with Representative Chris Gibson for an introductory meeting and also regarding AUSAs legislative resolutions and the National Museum of the United States Army project. (9/30/15) Mr. John Gifford (Director - Government Affairs, AUSA) in conjunction with The Military Coalition (TMC) sent a letter to Rep. Paul Ryan & Rep. Sander Levin regarding S.1517 and H.R. 2265 which would extend the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act of 2011(PL 112-56). (9/30/15)
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE