Last year, we told the U.S. House of Representatives to advance a bill that would immediately make military families safer. And guess what? It worked! The bill passed the House with a bipartisan vote. This fall, we have a short window of time for the Senate to do the same thing. S.J. Res 10 repeals the 2002 Authorization for […]
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Confirm Your Voter Registration Status
It is primary season! Make sure YOU are ready to cast your ballot in these important elections by confirming you registration status with our verification tool.
How to Support Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been unsettling and disturbing to witness. While most of us are half a world away, there are small acts we can all take today to support the defense of Ukraine and its people.
Day of Service 2022: Help Our Afghan Allies
Join us in welcoming our new Afghan neighbors to the United States! For Secure Families Initiative’s 2nd annual Day of Service, we are partnering with REACT DC, a milspouse-led resettlement organization that supports Afghan refugees in the DC-Virginia-Maryland area.
Join our Voter Focus Group
Secure Families Initiative is dedicated to promoting voter participation among military families, and ensuring that our community can cast our ballots without hesitation or complication. As part of that mission, we want to do our part to combat mis- and dis-information as it relates to voting and elections.
Write a Letter to the Editor this Veterans Day
At Secure Families Initiative, our theory of change is centered on the importance of military-connected folks telling our stories. Only 1% of the population serves in the military, and we cannot expect civilians to understand our experiences unless we share them. Writing a letter to the editor this fall in honor of Veterans Day is […]
The 2022 Defense Bill: Demilitarize our Police
The U.S. House of Representatives is debating the big annual defense bill THIS WEEK! And there’s one amendment in particular we need your help supporting: the Johnson-McClintock Amendment #534.
How to Attend a Congressional Town Hall
You know what August means: long hot days, back-to-school sales, and yes — Congressional recess! With most Members of Congress spending the month back home in their districts, it’s time for military family advocates to show up and speak out at local town hall events.
Senate Moves Toward AUMF Reform
Today the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations voted on bipartisan legislation S.J. Res. 10 to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. This important vote brings us closer to ending endless war in the Middle East.
How “For the People Act” Impacts Military Voters
The “For the People Act” passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year and will now get a vote in the Senate later this month. This historic legislation would make it easier for all Americans to vote and includes a number of important updates to federal voting access for military voters.