Policy
September 21, 2026
D’Aniello IVMF Public Comment on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Proposed Rule Change
The D’Aniello Institute opposes the proposed expansion of SBA’s small business size standards.
By Ray Toenniessen
July 6, 2026
IVMF Supports Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2026 H.R. 2804
On behalf of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, I write to express our strong support for H.R. 2804, t...
By IVMF
May 28, 2026
IVMF Supports The Commissary Healthy Options and Servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act S.2772
On behalf of the IVMF, I write to express our strong support for the Commissary Healthy Options and Servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act, and to commend Senators Warnock and Marshall for their bipartisan leadership on this critical issue.
By Stacy Ann Hawkins, Ph.D.
April 16, 2026
We've Spent Billions Serving Veterans Without a Plan. Senate Bill 3726 Would Change That
We spend more than $13 billion each year on programs designed to help veterans transition to civilian life. A 2024 RAND study found we cannot clearly show that any of it is working.
By Raymond Toenniessen
December 10, 2025
From Service to Startup: Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs
On December 10, 2025, Director of Entrepreneurship and Small Business at the D’Aniello IVMF, Misty Stutsman Fox, spoke to the House Committee on Small Busine...
By Misty Stutsman Fox
November 5, 2025
A Grateful Nation: Maximizing Veterans’ Success after Service
On November 5, 2025, Managing Director of Programs and Services at the D’Aniello IVMF, Barb Carson, spoke to the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. You ca...
By Barb Carson
April 29, 2025
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Outreach to Support Veterans’ Mental Health
While this committee, the VA, and community-based care organizations have taken significant steps toward addressing the complex issue of veteran suicide prev...
By Gilly gantor
December 18, 2024
What Does 100 Veterans in the New Congress Mean for Veterans?
Come January 3rd, 2025 when the 119th Congress is sworn in and begins its work, it will do so with one hundred veterans among its 535 members in the House an...
By IVMF
November 15, 2023
Testimony on Military-Connect Business Ownership
On November 15, 2023, Dr. Haynie spoke to the Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship about veteran entrepreneurship. IVMF is a huge supporter of vete...
By IVMF
October 22, 2021
Testimony On Restructuring the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services
Chair Barrett, Chair Hunter, and members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the important topic of restructuring the New York Stat...
By IVMF