Senator Ashley Moody joined thousands of Florida veterans in Orlando today, appearing at the state conventions for both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
While speaking to the crowds, Moody thanked the attendees for their service and marked the legacy of the nation’s military. She also announced her support for a new piece of legislation called the Veterans Bill of Rights Act. If passed, the bill would require the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans are explicitly informed of their current rights regarding VA health care, benefits, and services.
“America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the generations of veterans who have defended the freedoms and principles that define our nation,” Moody said. “From the patriots of the Revolutionary War to those serving today, these brave men and women answered the call to protect liberty, often at great personal sacrifice. We owe them a debt of gratitude, and we honor their legacy by ensuring future generations understand that freedom is never guaranteed—it must be defended, preserved, and passed on.”
Because the conventions fell on Women’s Veterans Day, Moody highlighted the contributions of female service members, referencing an all-female Flight of Honor she met earlier this year at the Lincoln Memorial.
Moody, a member of a military family who recently joined the Senate Armed Services Committee, has backed multiple military initiatives during her time in the Senate. Her legislative actions include cosponsoring the Military Spouse Hiring Act and the Major Richard Star Act, which focuses on combat veterans’ disability benefits. She also introduced the Drone Espionage Act to limit surveillance near military sites and supported the Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025.
On the financial front, Moody’s work on the National Defense Authorization Act last year brought $851 million to Florida military bases for upgrades like shipbuilding and missile defense. Before her time in the Senate, she managed the Military and Veterans Assistance Program as Florida’s Attorney General to help military families avoid scams and fraud.
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