Florida Senator Ashley Moody marked Veterans Day by delivering a video tribute to the men and women of America’s armed forces and underscoring her commitment to supporting the nation’s veterans.
In her address, Senator Moody extended her profound gratitude, stating, “This Veterans Day, please join me in thanking the valiant men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces, including the more than 1.5 million that call Florida home.
The rights and freedom we enjoy today were secured through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of these patriots. Through their devoted service, our great American experiment continues.”
Florida, which boasts one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, is a key focus for the Senator. Her goal is to ensure the Sunshine State remains the most military-friendly state in the country.
Senator Moody will spend today honoring veterans, with a schedule that includes a pinning ceremony in Sarasota dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans.
Since taking office, the Senator has been actively involved in sponsoring and supporting legislation aimed at improving the lives of military members and their families:
- Military Spouse Hiring Act: Cosponsored to address the employment challenges faced by servicemembers’ families.
- Major Richard Star Act: Cosponsored to correct unjust disability policies for retired combat veterans, ensuring they receive their full earned benefits.
- Drone Espionage Act: Introduced to crack down on video surveillance and spying at military installations.
- VETS Opportunity Act: Supported to expand educational benefits for veterans, including for hybrid skilled trade programs.
- Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025: Supported to strengthen the VA’s authority to hold poor-performing employees accountable.
In addition to her legislative work, Senator Moody has demonstrated a focus on local military issues, including holding a town hall with VA Secretary Collins in Tampa to discuss veterans’ concerns and requesting President Trump to send F-35As to Homestead Air Reserve Base.
Consumer Protection for Servicemembers
Prior to her current role, Moody made veterans’ financial security a priority during her time as Florida’s Attorney General. She formed the Florida Military and Veterans Assistance Program (MVAP) specifically to combat scams targeting service members and their families. This initiative proved highly effective, recovering more than $3.7 million from over 2,300 complaints between 2019 and January 2025.
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