Congressional Testimony
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
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
March 25, 2025
Mission Incomplete: Strengthening the TAP Program to Ensure a Smoother Transition to Civilian Life for Tomorrow's Veterans
In light of the available evidence, our collective approach to transition requires us to consider interventions further upstream and downstream, moving beyond TAP and government alone. We must also implement more oversight to set veterans and their families up for success during what we know is a critical time.
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