The Economic Commission and its two standing subcommittees are responsible for ensuring that U.S. veterans have the opportunity to provide, with honor and dignity, the economic necessities of life for themselves and their families. To achieve this goal, the commission and committees work closely with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and industry.
These include the Department of Labor, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Office of Personnel Management, the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Veterans Affairs, Bank of America, Monster.com, PNC Bank and Cisco Technologies.
The National Economic Commission also continues to guide the Legion’s efforts to provide veterans with comprehensive education benefits and new employment and business opportunities. This commission is also heavily engaged in the fight to end homelessness among veterans.
Economic committees:
- Employment Committee
Albert M. Robotti, New Jersey, Chairman
Guides policy on veteran employment, education, business development, housing, transition assistance and other matters
- Veterans Preference Committee
Wendall J. Sandell, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Covers federal employment law and rights, and the U.S. Postal Service
View their 2012 report.
