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Advocating for Military Families: NMFA and The American Legion Co-Host Congressional Briefing

Advocating for Military Families: NMFA and The American Legion Co-Host Congressional Briefing

Apr 28, 2025

NMFA and The American Legion co-hosted a congressional briefing to advocate for military families’ quality of life, highlighting key legislative wins and ongoing challenges in support of national security.

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Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You

Aug 6, 2024

Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.

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Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program

Military Families Voices Needed on TRICARE Autism Program

Jan 2, 2024

An independent review of TRICARE’s Autism Care Demonstration is underway and comments from military families are requested by January 11.

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NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included

NDAA Update: Some Military Spouse Employment Provisions Included

Dec 18, 2023

Military Spouse Employment Provisions Include Assistance For Telework, Student Loan Repayment, and Certifications

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NDAA Update: Mental Healthcare and Extended Benefits

NDAA Update: Mental Healthcare and Extended Benefits

Dec 15, 2023

NMFA has advocated for better mental healthcare benefits for years, and FY24 NDAA includes provisions for it.

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NDAA Update: 2024 NDAA Reflects Financial Provisions to Help Military Families

NDAA Update: 2024 NDAA Reflects Financial Provisions to Help Military Families

Dec 14, 2023

NMFA provides a quick snapshot of what you’ll find in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, including increases in pay and allowances.

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NDAA Update: NMFA Takes a Stand for Military Families

NDAA Update: NMFA Takes a Stand for Military Families

Aug 21, 2023

NMFA provides its thoughts on the current state of the NDAA with a letter to conferees as the House and Senate move to finalize it.

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Congress Passes National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: What’s in it for Military Families?

Congress has passed the FY 2026 NDAA, bringing pay raises, child care support, education benefits, and PCS improvements for military families.

December State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA’s 2025 Congressional Reception honored bipartisan leaders advancing policies that strengthen military families, including efforts to expand TRICARE coverage for IVF and reproductive care.

A Night of Service and Gratitude: NMFA Hosts 2025 Congressional Reception

NMFA honored congressional leaders and board members at its 2025 Congressional Reception, celebrating a shared commitment to strengthening military families.

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