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    About
    About

    With Honor is a cross-partisan organization. Our mission is to strengthen democracy by fighting polarization in the U.S. Congress with principled veteran leadership.

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    With Honor

    What we Do
    Recruit and Train
    Recruit and Train

    With Honor recruits and trains principled bipartisan veterans who are committed to the With Honor Pledge. They must pass our in-depth, multi-stage vetting process in order join us in the fight against polarization in the U.S., with a focus on Congress.

     

     

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    Elect
    Elect

    With Honor’s political action committees help elect and re-elect principled veterans committed to our pledge in Congress. Occasionally, With Honor political action committees support downballot races in order to build a bench of principled veterans for national office for the future.

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    Pass Bipartisan Legislation
    Pass Bipartisan Legislation

    With Honor Action works alongside the For Country Caucus of bipartisan military veterans in the U.S. House, and with a group of bipartisan U.S. Senators to initiate and help pass laws that matter for our nation.

     

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    Timeline
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    March, 2025
    With Honor Action hosts a reception for the public release of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s final report

    With Honor Action, joined by members of the For Country Caucus and Senate allies, co-hosted a reception marking the release of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s final report. With Honor Action supported the Commission’s creation through the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022.

    With Honor Action hosts a reception for the public release of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s final report
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    March, 2025
    With Honor Action hosts a delegation of Ukrainian Members of Parliament

    With Honor Action, joined by members of the For Country Caucus and other Congressional allies, hosted a reception for Ukrainian Members of Parliament visiting the United States in conjunction with the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

    With Honor Action hosts a delegation of Ukrainian Members of Parliament
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    March, 2025
    With Honor Action hosts the 5th anniversary celebration of the “Inspired to Serve” report

    With Honor Action hosted a celebration on Capitol Hill, marking the 5th anniversary of the “Inspired to Serve” report, the final report of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. For Country Caucus member Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and Senate ally Sen. Jack Reed announced the introduction of the Unity Through Service Act at the event.

    With Honor Action hosts the 5th anniversary celebration of the “Inspired to Serve” report
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    February, 2025
    With Honor Action attends Munich Security Conference

    With Honor Action attended the Annual Munich Security Conference, sponsoring a panel hosted by POLITICO featuring members of the For Country Caucus who were a part of the American delegation.

    With Honor Action attends Munich Security Conference
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    January, 2025
    With Honor Action attends the World Economic Forum in Davos

    With Honor Action attended the Annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and co-hosted the inaugural USA House for the American delegation.

    With Honor Action attends the World Economic Forum in Davos
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    January, 2025
    For Country Caucus expands to 37 members

    The For Country Caucus expands to 37 members, and elects Rep. Jake Ellzey and Rep. Don Davis as Co-Chairs, and Rep. Chris Deluzio, Rep. Nick LaLota, Rep. Troy Downing, and Rep. Herb Conaway as Vice-Chairs.

    For Country Caucus expands to 37 members
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    December, 2024
    Army-Navy Game in Washington D.C.

    With Honor Action was a co-sponsor of the Army-Navy Game Tailgate in conjunction with the Travis Manion Foundation, promoting cross-partisan veteran leadership.

    Army-Navy Game in Washington D.C.
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    December, 2024
    Harvard New Member Orientation

    With Honor Action sponsored a bipartisan reception for new Members of Congress at the annual Harvard University Orientation program to build Member-to-Member relationships ahead of the 119th Congress.

    Harvard New Member Orientation
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    December, 2024
    Passage of 67 key priorities in 2024

    With Honor Action celebrated the passage of 67 priorities in 2024, including the TikTok “divest-or-ban” bill, the largest expansion of Afghan special immigrants visas in program history, and many of the recommendations of the Military Quality of Life Panel, including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members.

    Passage of 67 key priorities in 2024
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    November, 2024
    100% of With Honor-endorsed general election candidates win their races

    Over 500 veterans run for office. With Honor’s affiliated PACs endorsed 45 candidates, with 30 candidates being elected. For the first time in the organization’s history, all of With Honor’s endorsed candidates in the general election win their races, including two Senators and Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware, a State Department and AmeriCorps alum.

    100% of With Honor-endorsed general election candidates win their races
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    September, 2024
    With Honor Institute’s second delegation trip to Ukraine

    With Honor Institute sponsored its second delegation trip to Ukraine in conjunction with the annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) Conference. In attendance were Reps. Don Bacon, Salud Carbajal, and Jimmy Panetta.

    With Honor Institute’s second delegation trip to Ukraine
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    May, 2024
    Annual Memorial Day Wall Cleaning

    With Honor Action joined Rep. Mike Waltz and members of the For Country Caucus for the annual cleaning of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

    Annual Memorial Day Wall Cleaning
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    April, 2024
    With Honor Action supports passage of defense supplemental for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel

    After months of negotiations, including an endorsement of the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act, With Honor Action was proud to be part of an effort that delivered major military and humanitarian support for our democratic allies in Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific region, and Israel.

    With Honor Action supports passage of defense supplemental for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel
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    March, 2024
    With Honor Action hosts Ukrainian warfighters

    With Honor Action hosted a reception with Ukrainian warfighters and were joined by members of the For Country Caucus and Senate allies.

    With Honor Action hosts Ukrainian warfighters
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    February, 2024
    With Honor Institute's first delegation trip to Ukraine with Rep. Don Davis

    With Honor Institute, a c(3) nonprofit under the With Honor umbrella, co-sponsored its first delegation trip for Rep. Don Davis to visit Ukraine in conjunction with the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

    With Honor Institute's first delegation trip to Ukraine with Rep. Don Davis
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    February, 2024
    Afghan allies press conference

    With Honor Action led a press conference with the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and No One Left Behind to advocate for our Afghan allies with bipartisan Senators Chris Coons, Jerry Moran, Amy Klobuchar, and Richard Blumenthal.

    Afghan allies press conference
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    January, 2024
    For Country Caucus celebrates 5th anniversary

    Founded in 2019, members of the For Country Caucus joined With Honor Action to celebrate five years of principled, bipartisan veteran leadership in Congress.

    For Country Caucus celebrates 5th anniversary
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    December, 2023
    Passage of 63 key priorities in 2023

    With Honor Action celebrated the passage of 63 priorities in 2023, including the expansion of parental leave eligibility to members of the National Guard and Reserves and the creation of a pilot program to have civilians serve in cybersecurity roles in the Department of Defense.

    Passage of 63 key priorities in 2023
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    October, 2023
    Biennial gala celebrating veterans in the 118th Congress

    With Honor Action honors Rep. Steve Womack, Rep. John James, and Rep. Pat Ryan, along with Co-Founder David Gergen and Honorary Advisory Board Member Truman Semens for their service and commitment to the With Honor Pledge.

    Biennial gala celebrating veterans in the 118th Congress
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    August, 2023
    Afghan Adjustment Act

    With Honor Action launches an aggressive bipartisan campaign to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. 

    Afghan Adjustment Act
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    May, 2023
    For Country Caucus Memorial Day

    Jake Tapper covers the For Country Caucus Memorial Day Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall cleaning, featuring the three remaining Vietnam combat veterans in the U.S. House.

    For Country Caucus Memorial Day
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    February, 2023
    For Country Caucus kickoff reception

    With Honor Action and USAA co-host a 2023 For Country Caucus kickoff reception with senators and military veterans Jack Reed and Roger Wicker.

    February, 2023 For Country Caucus kickoff reception
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    January, 2023
    Senate Allies

    With Honor Action builds allies among bipartisan, veteran Senators Jack Reed, Roger Wicker, Joni Ernst, Mark Kelly, Gary Peters, and Todd Young. 

    United States Senate
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    January, 2023
    The For Country Caucus expands to 30 members

    The For Country Caucus expands to 30 members, and elects Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Jason Crow as Co-Chairs, and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rep. Mikie Sherrill as Vice-Chairs.

    The For Country Caucus expands to 30 members
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    December, 2022
    Passage of 35 key priorities in 2022

    With Honor Action celebrates the passage of 35 key priorities in 2022.

    Passage of 35 key priorities in 2022
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    December, 2022
    Principles Before Politics Award

    Rep. Peter Meijer and Rep. Seth Moulton receive With Honor Action’s Principles Before Politics Award.

    December, 2022 Principles Before Politics Award
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    November, 2022
    2022 Election Cycle

    Nearly 750 veterans run for office. With Honor Fund endorses more than 30 candidates with 25 winning, including With Honor’s first statewide candidates: Governor Wes Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown of Maryland.

    2022 Election Cycle
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    August, 2022
    PACT Act

    The With Honor Action-endorsed PACT Act passes. It is one of the largest health care and benefits expansions in VA history.

    PACT Act
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    June, 2022
    The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

    The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, led by For Country Caucus Member Rep. Tony Gonzales, passes with support from With Honor Action, taking a significant bipartisan step on gun violence prevention efforts.

    June, 2022 The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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    June, 2022
    National Service Advocate of the Year

    With Honor Action was awarded the National Service Advocate of the Year by Voices for National Service. For Country Caucus Founding Co-Chair Don Bacon also received the Congressional Service Award.

    June, 2022 National Service Advocate of the Year
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    March, 2022
    American support of the Ukrainian war effort

    Following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, With Honor Action and the For Country Caucus have advocated for American support of the Ukrainian war effort, including pushing Congress to pass a $10 billion package of security and humanitarian assistance, passing bipartisan legislation tasking the Department of Defense with drawing key lessons from the first year of Russia’s invasion, and advocating for increased military and humanitarian support.

    March, 2022 American support of the Ukrainian war effort
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    December, 2021
    Brandon Act

    Working with Rep. Seth Moulton and Senator Mark Kelly, With Honor Action helps to pass the Brandon Act, which improves Department of Defense mental health referral processes.

    Brandon Act
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    December, 2021
    Construction of the Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall

    Nearly two years after its introduction, With Honor Action and the For Country Caucus successfully pass legislation authorizing the construction of the Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall. 

    Construction of the Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall
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    October, 2021
    Bipartisan HOPE for Afghan SIVs, ALLIES, and WELCOMED Acts

    Following the fall of Kabul, With Honor Action and the For Country Caucus lead the effort to pass the bipartisan HOPE for Afghan SIVs, ALLIES, and WELCOMED Acts, all of which pass on a bipartisan basis and work to expedite the special immigrant visa process and increase support for Afghan refugees.

    Bipartisan HOPE for Afghan SIVs, ALLIES, and WELCOMED Acts
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    August, 2021
    Advocacy ad for critical legislation to assist Afghan refugees

    With Honor Action creates an advocacy ad for critical legislation to assist Afghan refugees, featuring For Country Caucus Members Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Peter Meijer, and With Honor Action Advisory Board Member and Medal of Honor recipient Army Captain Flo Groberg (ret.).

    Advocacy ad for critical legislation to assist Afghan refugees
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    July, 2021
    Advocate for our Afghan allies

    With Honor Action and Rep. Seth Moulton convene veteran service organizations and humanitarian organizations in front of the White House to advocate for our Afghan allies.

    July, 2021 Advocate for our Afghan allies
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    May, 2021
    Supporting bipartisan legislation

    With Honor Action supports bipartisan legislation strengthening the Individual Public Health Corps Ready Reserve Corps, an effort led by For Country Caucus Members Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rep. Elaine Luria.

    Supporting bipartisan legislation
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    March, 2021
    AmeriCorps funding increase

    With Honor Action successfully secures a nearly $1 billion AmeriCorps funding increase, with a focus on assisting in civic and service recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    AmeriCorps funding increase
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    January, 2021
    Principles Before Politics Award

    Rep. Adam Kinzinger receives With Honor Action’s Principles Before Politics Award.

    Principles Before Politics Award
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    December, 2020
    25 critical pieces of legislation

    Working with members of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, With Honor Action passes 25 critical pieces of legislation to protect our cybersecurity infrastructure, modernize the Department of Defense, and expand STEM and civic education in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC). 

    25 critical pieces of legislation
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    November, 2020
    2020 Election Cycle

    The For Country Caucus grows from 19 to 23 bipartisan veteran Members of Congress committed to the With Honor Pledge.

    For Country Caucus
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    November, 2020
    Principles Before Politics Award

    Rep. Jason Crow receives With Honor Action’s Principles Before Politics Award.

    Principles Before Politics Award
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    December, 2019
    Banner: The Spirit of the With Honor Action Symposium and Conversations Held There

    Military historian Andrew Carroll draws inspiration from the With Honor Action Symposium, publishes Banner about the conversations held there and the spirit of the Symposium. Advisory Board member Secretary Robert Gates writes Banner’s introduction.

    Banner: The Spirit of the With Honor Action Symposium and Conversations Held There
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    December, 2019
    Key legislation at the end of its first year of advocacy

    With Honor Action passes key legislation at the end of its first year of advocacy, including the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act championed by founding For Country Caucus Member Rep. Seth Moulton. Other bills passed include the establishment of a tenant “bill of rights” for service members and their families in military housing, and the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019.

    Key legislation at the end of its first year of advocacy
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    November, 2019
    Champions of U.S. Global Leadership

    The For Country Caucus is honored as “Champions of U.S. Global Leadership” by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition — the first Caucus to ever be recognized as such. The award honors the Caucus for their commitment to putting principles before politics.

    Champions of U.S. Global Leadership
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    November, 2019
    Inaugural Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland

    With Honor Action hosts its inaugural Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland, for the bipartisan members of the For Country Caucus in the 116th Congress. The event includes a keynote interview of historian Robert Caro by David Rubenstein and remarks by presidential advisors, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and veterans, including Theodore Roosevelt IV, Wes Moore, David Gergen, JR Martinez, Michèle Flournoy, and retired bipartisan senators Barbara Mikulski and John Warner.

    Inaugural Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland
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    November, 2019
    Global War on Terrorism Location Act

    With Honor Action and the For Country Caucus endorse the Global War on Terrorism Location Act, led by Caucus Members Rep. Jason Crow and Rep. Mike Gallagher.

    November, 2019 Global War on Terrorism Location Act
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    July, 2019
    Annual tradition of cleaning war memorials

    The For Country Caucus starts an annual tradition of cleaning war memorials on the National Mall together.

    Annual tradition of cleaning war memorials
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    June, 2019
    Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act

    With Honor Action and the For Country Caucus endorse their first bill, the Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act, eliminating an unfair tax upon benefits paid to the children of fallen service members that had reached up to a rate of 37% in some cases.

    Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act
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    January, 2019
    19 veterans in Congress co-found the bipartisan For Country Caucus

    19 veterans in Congress co-found the bipartisan For Country Caucus and elect Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Rep. Don Bacon as founding Co-Chairs.

    19 veterans in Congress co-found the bipartisan For Country Caucus
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    November, 2018
    2018 Election Cycle

    628 veterans run for office. 34 With Honor-endorsed candidates take the Pledge. 19 win election to the House of Representatives.

    2018 Election Cycle
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    November, 2018
    Number of veterans in Congress increases

    The number of veterans in Congress increases for the first time in 40 years. 

    Number of veterans in Congress increases
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    May, 2018
    Rye Barcott delivers the University of North Carolina Commencement Address

    Rye Barcott delivers the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Commencement Address, where his remarks focus on the importance of service.

    Rye Barcott delivers the University of North Carolina Commencement Address
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    November, 2017
    Time op-ed from Rye Barcott

    On Veterans Day, With Honor Action publicly launches with a Time op-ed from Rye Barcott and inaugural Advisory Board member Jake Wood. 

    Time
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    April, 2017
    Fight polarization in Congress

    Veterans Rye Barcott, Peter Dixon, and David Gergen found With Honor Action to fight polarization in Congress with principled veteran leadership. J. Walter Thompson designs With Honor’s brand pro bono.

    Fight polarization in Congress
    Our Team
    RYE BARCOTT

    Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps
    Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Double Time Capital
    Co-Founder, Carolina for Kibera

    RYE BARCOTT
    Co-Founder & CEO
    KAHLIL BYRD

    Founder & CEO, Invest America | Shur
    Fmr. CEO, American’s Elect
    Life Member, Council on Foreign Relations

    KAHLIL BYRD
    Senior Advisor
    ALLAN FILIP

    Former Chief of Staff, U.S. House of Representatives
    Former CDO, Work Skills Corporation
    Presidential Appointee, U.S. Selective Service System

    ALLAN FILIP
    Senior Vice President
    LORI CAMPBELL

    Former Executive Assistant to the CEO
    Former Executive Assistant to Managing Partners
    Former Director of Operations and Human Resources

    LORI CAMPBELL
    Senior Vice President, Development & Administration