The American Legion Boys Nation 78th Session
The American Legion believes there is no better way to assure the survival of our republic than to train our young people in the ideals and objectives of American government. By teaching youth to understand and appreciate the basic principles involved in the successful management of a democratic society, America can remain strong and ensure our freedom for future generations.
The American Legion, through its youth activities programs, plays a leading role in the development of tomorrow’s informed, responsible citizens. Programs such as American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation are our finest examples of citizenship instruction for youth.
American Legion Boys
State is a unique summertime educational program that does not emphasize classroom lecture and textbook learning. Instead, it focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governing bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its respective state government.
Boys States select two of their most outstanding participants to represent them each year at American Legion Boys Nation. Conducted in Washington, D.C., it is here that the boys are introduced to the structure and function of the federal government. Actual participation in the political process is highlighted
through the week’s activities to include the organization of party conventions, platforms, the Boys Nation Senate and the nomination and election of a Boys Nation President and Vice President.
The first American Legion Boys Nation (then called Boys Forum of National Government) was held on the campus of American University, Washington, D.C., in August 1946. The 1946 National Convention of The American Legion in San Francisco, Calif., officially adopted it as a major youth activity of The American Legion. In 1949, the name of the program was changed to “American Legion Boys Nation.” Four universities have hosted Boys Nation since its
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inception. From 1946 through 1951, and from 1969 to 1985, the program was conducted at American University. From 1952 through 1967, it was held at the University of Maryland. The site of the 1968 program was Georgetown University. In 1986, the program was moved to its present site at Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Speakers and presenters at Boys Nation include individuals holding national elected and appointed positions within the federal government, organization and lay leaders of national notoriety and, at times, youth leaders who had previously experienced Boys Nation.
During a visit to Capitol Hill, Boys Nation Senators meet with U.S. Senators and Representatives from their home states. They also participate in
a solemn and dignified wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.
Boys Nation has been received by several Presidents of the United States. President Harry S. Truman, a life member of American Legion Post 21 in Independence, Mo., met with senators from 1947 through 1951. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a life member of James R. Cutler Post 39, Abilene, Kan., met the delegates in 1956 and 1957. President John F. Kennedy, a member of Crosscup-Pishon Post 281, Boston, Mass., met the Senators in the Rose Garden in 1962 and 1963. President Lyndon B. Johnson, a life member of Memorial Highway Post 352, Blanco, Texas, spoke with the Senators in 1967. In 1970 and 1971, the Boys Nation Senators
were addressed by President
Richard M. Nixon, a member of Whittier Post 51, Whittier, Calif. President Gerald R. Ford, a life member of Furniture City Post 258 in Grand Rapids, Mich., spoke to Boys Nation in 1975 and again during the special Bicentennial Boys/Girls Nation program in 1976. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter, a life member of Americus Post 2, Americus, Ga., greeted delegates. In 1984 and also 1986 through 1988, President Ronald Reagan, a life member of Pacific Palisades Post 283, Pacific Palisades, Calif., met with the Boys Nation Senators in the White House. Boys Nation was received by George Bush during his presidency in 1992 and President Bill Clinton, the first graduate of Boys Nation to be elected to the U.S. Presidency, met with the senators each year
of his administration. President George W. Bush met with Boys Nation Senators seven times.
President Barack Obama met with the Boys Nation Senators six times. In 2017 President Donald Trump met with the Boys Nation Senators in the White House Rose Garden. American Legion Boys Nation is a program conducted by the Americanism Commission of The American Legion. Correspondence may be directed to the program by writing: American Legion Boys Nation, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 or by email to boysstate-nation@ legion.org
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Dear American Legion Boys State Citizen,
Congratulations and welcome to American Legion Boys State! American Legion Boys State is among the most highly respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. I am confident that you will not be disappointed with your decision to participate in this outstanding citizenship education experience. It will influence life decisions in ways that you may not fully realize until years later.
As one of thousands of young men from throughout the nation selected to participate in American Legion Boys State each year, you will experience government in a practical sense. American Legion Boys State is a leadership action program; one that teaches government and its structure. It proves that government is just what you make it. You will find Boys State to be challenging and sometimes demanding, however, I’m certain you will undoubtedly also find it enjoyable and educational.
If this government “…. of the people, by the people, and for the people” is to remain strong, it requires the involvement of its citizens. The onus of preparing for that responsibility now rests squarely upon your shoulders and those of future generations. Since 1935 American Legion Boys State has been prominent in producing young men who, just like you, stepped up to become ready for accepting that responsibility. It is possible that a future mayor, governor, congressman, or even president, may be among those in your class of American Legion Boys State citizens. I make this statement because this program has historically been the springboard for many careers in local, state and federal public service. Regardless of the future career path you follow – politics, education, business, medicine, information technology or so forth - you will develop lasting bonds of friendship with fellow Boys State citizens that will extend well after the formal program has ended.
I wish to again extend my best wishes for an interest-provoking, exciting and very fulfilling 2024 American Legion Boys State experience.
Daniel J. Seehafer
American Legion National Commander, 2023-2024
Greetings to American Legion Boys State program directors and chairpersons. Attached to this email is annual information regarding the American Legion Boys State program. You will find a memo imparting a great deal of program information and updates, the National Commander’s annual message to Boys State citizens. Do not hesitate to direct any questions you may have to your Americanism staff at Americanism@legion.org.
The entire Americanism Commission is immensely grateful for your tireless energy, perseverance, innovation and dedication in developing young citizens of our great nation.
Yours in 100% Americanism,
Mark A. Avis Chairman,
Americanism Commission, 2023-2024
Schedule of Events
Day 1 Friday, July 19
• Delegate arrival at Marymount University
• Political party receptions and ice cream social
Day 2 Saturday, July 20
• Welcome assembly and general orientation
• Section meetings
• Oath of office
• Legislative assembly and orientation
• Party conventions
• Senate committees
• First Boys Nation Senate session
• Visit to the National Mall
Day 3 Sunday, July 21
• Boys Nation memorial service
• Boys Nation Senate session
• Senate committees
• Visit to Fort McHenry
• “Legion Night” dinner and program at Greenbelt Legion Post 136
• Section meetings
Day 4 Monday, July 22
• Visit the White House
• Party conventions
• Section meetings
Day 5 Tuesday, July 23
• Visit the Supreme Court
• Party conventions
• Boys Nation Senate sessions
• Presidential and vice presidential candidate debates
Day 6 Wednesday, July 24
• Election and inauguration of Boys Nation President and Vice President
• Visit the Pentagon
• Twilight Tattoo
Day 7 Thursday, July 25
• Hill Day visits with U.S. Senators
• Boys Nation Senate sessions
Day 8 Friday, July 26
• Arlington National Cemetery wreath-laying
at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Final Boys Nation Senate session
• Banquet dinner
• Graduation and farewell assembly
Day 9 Saturday, July 27
• Depart for home
DAY 1 Friday, July 19
“I expect to learn a lot and see a lot of diverse viewpoints from around the country.”
Aidan Lessard (KS)
A global tech outage that impacted air travel nationwide had an obvious impact on the 78th session of American Legion Boys Nation as well, as many of the delegates dealt with flight changes and delays. Eventually, all 100 rising seniors, representing 49 states and the District of Columbia, arrived at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., to begin the week that will shape their lifetime.
Boys Nation Delegates arrive at Marymount University. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 1 Friday, July 19
Delegates play board games as they await the arrival of other delegates. Photo by Hilary Ott Boys Nation Delegates arrive at Marymount University. Photo by Hilary Ott
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DAY 1 Friday, July 19
Delegates pile sweet ingredients onto their ice cream sundaes during the Ice Cream Social. Photo by Hilary Ott Delegates pile sweet ingredients onto their ice cream sundaes during the Ice Cream Social. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 1 Friday, July 19
Boys Nation Director Corey Brooks addresses delegates upon their arrival to Marymount University.
Photo by Hilary Ott
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2 Saturday, July 20
“I want to make sure everyone gets their bills passed and get the important issues talked about and get good debate on everything.”
Eshaam Bhattad (IL), after winning the election for president pro tempore.
An event-filled week at Boys Nation began in earnest on Saturday as the senators were sworn into office and elected a president pro tempore, Eshaam Bhattad (IL) and secretary of the senate, Charan Bala (MD), before visiting the National Mall.
American Legion National Security Commission chairman Matthew Shuman administered the oath of office to the senators while also delving into the oath’s deeper meaning.
Eshaam Bhattad (IL) wins the election for president pro tempore. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 2 Saturday, July 20
Boys Nation junior counselors raise the colors at Marymount University. Photo by Hilary Ott
Boys Nation visits the Korean War Memorial at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 2 Saturday, July 20
Boys Nation senators take the Oath of Office. Photo by Hilary Ott
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DAY 2 Saturday, July 20
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Boys Nation spends an evening at National Mall. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 3 Sunday, July 21
“I didn’t expect it to be this historically accurate. I can really sense the history here.”
Nader Said (ND), during Boys Nation’s visit to Fort McHenry
After a memorial service Sunday morning, the senators and staff of Boys Nation headed to Fort McHenry, site of the battle that spurred what would become the national anthem.
During the bus ride, news broke that President Joe Biden would not be seeking re-election after all and was dropping out of the race in favor of his vice president, Kamala Harris. It wasn’t the only news Boys Nation senators would receive, as they were told at the end of Sunday night’s Senate session that they would be visiting the White House Monday morning.
Boys Nation raises an American flag above Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
Photo by Hilary Ott
3 Sunday, July 21
American Legion Boys Nation raises an American flag above Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. Photo by Hilary Ott
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DAY 3 Sunday, July 21
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Greenbelt (MD) Post 136 hosted Boys Nation for dinner and camaraderie. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY
4 Monday, July 22
“It
really meant a lot to
me
to be in the White House. I’ve been to D.C. a couple times now, seen the White House every time but never the inside.”
Matthew Hardy (IA)
Hours after news broke that Vice President Kamala Harris would replace President Joe Biden atop the Democratic ticket, the senators of Boys Nation joined their fellow senators from American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation and a variety of NCAA champions in an event at the White House.
Boys Nation also had a special visitor Monday night as West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland spoke to them at Marymount University.
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Boys Nation visits
White House. Photo by Hilary Ott
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DAY 4 Monday, July 22
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Boys Nation visits the White House. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 4 Monday, July 22
Boys Nation visits the White House. Photo by Hilary Ott
Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland addresses questions asked by Boys Nation senators. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 5 Tuesday, July 23
“I believe we need to be firm and strong in our opinions and what we believe in.”
Morgan Johnson (OK), Federalist candidate for president in his opening statement of the presidential debate
Tuesday was bookended by a morning visit to the Supreme Court, courtesy of New Jersey Boys State alumnus Justice
Samuel Alito, and an evening trip to the Capitol as guests of Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D.
Tuesday also saw the presidential and vice presidential debates, with the actual election pushed to Wednesday morning—causing sleepless nights for the four candidates.
Boys Nation senators wait outside to be admitted into the U.S. Supreme Court for a tour. Photo by Hilary Ott
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DAY 5 Tuesday, July 23
American Legion Boys Nation visits the United States Capitol Building for a private tour provided by South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson. Photo by Hilary Ott
Boys Nation visits the United States Capitol Building for a private tour. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 6 Wednesday, July 24
“I don’t think it’s fully processed with me yet, the fact that I was selected by this group of outstanding change makers and visionaries, it’s just crazy to me.”
Morgan Johnson (OK) after being elected president of the 78th session of Boys Nation
Wednesday morning opened with the election and inauguration of Boys Nation President Morgan Johnson of Oklahoma and Vice President Rohan Parekh of Alabama.
The senators then visited the Pentagon, laying a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial. They also met up again with their Girls Nation counterparts for Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base MyerHenderson Hall.
American Legion Boys Nation President Morgan Johnson (OK) celebrates with his section members. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 6 Wednesday, July 24
Boys Nation President Morgan Johnson (OK) and Vice President Rohan Parekh (AL) pose for a photo after being sworn into office. Photo by Hilary Ott
Boys Nation Senators tour the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and grounds. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 6 Wednesday, July 24
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Boys Nation Senators tour the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and grounds. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY
7 Thursday, July 25
“It was really cool to get an inside look at the life of a politician who has done more than just politics their entire life.”
Andrew Johnson (AZ) after meeting with the staff of Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz
The senators of Boys Nation joined their counterparts from American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation to visit senators and their staffs on Capitol Hill on Thursday.
Thursday evening, the four elected officers — President Morgan Johnson (OK), Vice President Rohan Parekh (AL), President Pro Tempore Eshaam Bhattad (IL), and Secretary of the Senate Charan Bala — sat down for a roundtable conversation about their week which was recorded and shared by American Legion national media staff.
Boys Nation and Girls Nation Senators from South Carolina meet with Palmetto Boys State alumnus and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott on Capitol Hill. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 7 Thursday, July 25
Boys Nation and Girls Nation visit their members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Photo by Hilary Ott
Boys Nation and Girls Nation Senators from Nevada meet with Nevada Senator Catherine CortezMasto on Capitol Hill. Photo by Hilary Ott
DAY 8 Friday, July 26
The 78th session of American Legion Boys Nation came to a close Friday with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Family and friends also joined the senators for Friday night’s graduation ceremony, during which the four elected officers received scholarships and the Boys Nation flag detail was recognized.
and
lay a
Boys
Girls Nation
memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Hilary Ott
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Boys and Girls Nation lay a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Hilary Ott
Boys Nation visits Arlington National Cemetery. Photo by Hilary Ott
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Soloman Arnold Alabama Rohan Parekh Alabama Inca Shannon Alaska Cole Smith Alaska Timmy Jiang Arizona Drew Johnson Arizona
Chance Bradford Arkansas X’zaeviun Sims Arkansas Matthew Chang
CJ Smith California Dominic Dogue Colorado Rowan McCune Colorado Ariq Rahman Connecticut Langtian Zhang Connecticut Kieran Morrissey Delaware Quinn Murphy Delaware
Berni Guidi Florida Sam Zhang Florida Ben Blackwood Georgia Grant Pool Georgia Paul Anderson Idaho Josh Williams Idaho Eshaam Bhattad Illinois Ishaan Bhonagiri Illinois
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Danny Leffert Indiana Cole Ramsey Indiana Jacob Bishop Iowa Matthew Hardy Iowa Alexandro Garcia Kansas Aidan Lessard Kansas Grayson Beckham Kentucky Jexy Sohl Kentucky
Christopher Johnson Louisiana
Barrett LeBon Louisiana Jack Fenton Maine Tristen Wing Maine
Charan Bala Maryland
Julien Halleman Maryland
Simon Farruqui Massachusetts
Luke Organisciak Massachusetts
Sam Baghdadchi Michigan
Isaiah Kabban Michigan
Tucker Fournier Minnesota
Lonne Gilbert Minnesota Lindan Garner Mississippi
Braden Overby Mississippi Arjun Garikapaty Missouri Johnny Honnold Missouri
Lane Chivers Montana Michael Peck Montana
Nik Khots Nebraska
Grant Ruma Nebraska Armand Iorgulescu Nevada
Aaron Sebastian Nevada
Trevor Abel New Hampshire
Marco Getchell New Hampshire
Jack Haid New Jersey
Levi Schiffer New Jersey
Faris Aswad New Mexico
Andrei Santiago New Mexico Tom Marrapodi New York
Nolan Reinhardt New York
Abel Dees North Carolina
Liam Drake North Carolina
Rhett Lindell North Dakota
Nader Said North Dakota
Rudi Gross Ohio Alex Ramirez Ohio Michael Cameron Oklahoma Morgan Johnson Oklahoma Oregon
Ian Xia Oregon Peter Kennedy Pennsylvania Anthony Speicher Pennsylvania
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Ian Butash Rhode Island
Garrett Kirwin Rhode Island Charlie Ratterree South Carolina
Jackson Spafford South Carolina
Blixa Broussard South Dakota Joe Juenger South Dakota Yug Patel Tennessee
Brock Tobler Tennessee
John Fahoum Texas Yosef Herrera Texas
Crew Durrant Utah Cash McFadden Utah
Grey Fearon Vermont
Ricky Perez Vermont Tate Jordan Virginia
Oliver Muhlenfeld Virginia
Levi Hanscom Washington
Mitch Natale Washington Tyler Garbrick West Virginia
Haden Hodge West Virginia
Oscar Danz Wisconsin
Matthew Goninen Wisconsin Hunter Tanner Wyoming
Casey Toner Wyoming
Clay Ballenger
Assistant Activities Director
Andrew Bebbington U.S. Military Academy Coordinator
Jeff Bennett Program Manager
Ben Birdsell A/V Coordinator
Joseph Bjorkman Assistant Legislative Director
Jennifer Blohm Visual Media Specialist
Maurice Blackwell Utility
Mark Brejcha Washington Section Senior Counselor
Corey Brooks Director
Anthony Busatta Jefferson Section Junior Counselor
Bob Caudell Activities Director
David Daniel Madison Section Junior Counselor
Thomas Davies Adams Section Junior Counselor
Jim Davis Supply Manager
Ken Hart Jefferson Section Senior Counselor Riley Harvell Madison Section Senior Counselor
Titus Johnson Madison Section Junior Counselor
Yusef Kassim Madison Section Junior Counselor
Bart Looper
Administrative Director
Bill Murphy Assistant Supply Manager
Owen Oppenheimer Washington Section Junior Counselor
Hilary Ott
Visual Media Specialist
Andriy Ovod Jefferson Section Junior Counselor
Dimitrios Owen Washington Section Junior Counselor
Xavier Piper Brand Consultant
Andy Proffet Media Editor
Steve Robertson Federalist Party Counselor
Matt Sampson Legislative Coordinator
Dr. Halsey “Happy” Settle Utility/Medic
Norm Steen Adams Section Senior Counselor
Callahan Stroud Adams Section Junior Counselor
Caleb Weiland Legislative Director
Jeric Wilhelmsen Visual Media Specialist
Senate Officers
Eshaam Bhattad (IL)
President Pro Tempore
Charan Bala (MD)
Secretary of the Senate
Ben Blackwood (GA)
Asst. Secretary of the Senate
Peter Kennedy (PA)
Asst. Secretary of the Senate
Ariq Rahman (CT
Chief Clerk of the Senate )
Sky Zhang (CT)
Assistant Clerk of the Senate
Aidan Lessard (KS)
Senate Sergeant-At-Arms
Dominic Dogue (CO)
Senate Sergeant-At-Arms
Lindan Garner (MS)
Senate Chaplain
Casey Toner (WY)
Senate Parliamentarian
Assignment and Calendar Committee
Adams: Timothy Jiang (AZ)
Jefferson: Johnny Honnold (MO)
Madison: Jack Haid (NJ)
Washington: Levi Hanscom (WA)
Section Spokesperson
Adams: Rowan McCune (CO)
Jefferson: Grayson Beckham (KY)
Madison: Morgan Johnson (OK)
Washington: Ian Butash (RI)
Committee 1
Agriculture, Energy, Natural Resources, Environment
Chair: Casey Toner (WY)
Secretary: Ishaan Bhonagiri (IL)
Junior Counselor: Andriy Ovod
Committee 3
Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Intelligence, Rules and Administration, Veterans’ Affairs, Government Affairs
Chair: Paul Anderson (ID)
Secretary: Levi Chivers (MT)
Junior Counselor: Yusef Kassim
Caucus Leadership
Nationalist Leader: Ariq Rahman (CT)
Federalist Leader: Sam Baghdadchi (MI)
Nationalist Whip: Armand Iorgulescu (NV)
Federalist Whip: Max Dunn (DC)
Committee 2
Appropriations, Banking, Housing, Urban Affairs, Budget, Finance, Transportation, and Commerce
Chair: Liam Wittwer (DC)
Secretary: Arjun Garikapaty (MO)
Junior Counselor: Callahan Stroud
Committee 4
Judiciary, Ethics, Labor and Human Resources, Small Business, and Education
Chair: Aaron Sebastian (NV)
Secretary: Grant Pool (GA)
Junior Counselor: Dimitrios Owen
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The President of Boys Nation may nominate any senator to a position that is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Presidential appointments will be confirmed by a majority vote of the Boys Nation Senate during the final senate session. This list is not exhaustive but meant as a helpful guide.
Department of State
Secretary of State Josh Williams ID
Deputy Secretary of State Casey Toner WY
Permanent Representative and Chief of Mission to the United Nations Luke Organisciak MA
Ambassador to Palestine Lindan Garner MS
Ambassador to India Arjun Garikapaty MO
Ambassador to China Mitchell Natale WA
Department of Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury Nathan Bender OR
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
Trevor Abel NH
Treasurer of the United States Timothy Chang AZ
Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service Julien Halloman MD
Department of Defense
Secretary of Defense
X’Zaeviun Sims AR
Deputy Secretary of Defense Cole Smith AK
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Tom Marrapodi NY
Abel Dee NC
Chief of Staff of the Army CJ Johnson LA
Chief of Naval Operations Quinn Murphy DE
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Tucker Fournier MN
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Hayden Hodge WV
Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Rhett Lindell ND
Secretary of the Army Lane Chivers MT
Under Secretary of the Army Tyler Garbrick WV
Secretary of the Navy Aidan Lessard KS
Under Secretary of the Navy Matthew Goninen WI
Secretary of the Air Force Liam Wittwer DC
Under Secretary of the Air Force
Oliver Muhlenfeld VA
President Morgan Johnson OK
Vice-President Rohan Parekh AL
Chief of Staff Isaiah Kabban MI
Department of Justice
Attorney General CJ Smith CA
Deputy Attorney General Jack Fenton ME
Solicitor General Faris Aswad NM
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Jacob Bishop IA
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Ian Butash RI
Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior Alexandro Garcia KS
Deputy Secretary of the Interior
Tristen Wing ME
Director of the National Park Service Ishaan Bhonagiri IL
Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Oscar Danz WI
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture Matthew Hardy IA
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Michael Peck MT
Chief of the U.S. Forest Service Jackson Spafford SC
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce Aaron Sebastian NV
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Anthony Speicher PA
Director of the Bureau of the Census Samuel Zhang CT
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor Armand Iorgulescu NV
Deputy Secretary of Labor Blixa Broussard SD
Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
Cole Ramsey IN
Drew Johnson AZ
Surgeon General Marco Getchell NH
Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration Nader Said ND
Director of the National Institutes of Health Yug Patel TN
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Presidential Appointments
Department of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Ricardo Perez VT
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul Anderson ID
Department of Homeland Security
Secretary of Homeland Security Yosef Herrea TX
Commandant of the Coast Guard
Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration
John Fahoum TX
Garrett Kirwin RI
Department of Education
Secretary of Education Grant Pool GA
Deputy Secretary of Education Braden Overby MS
Under Secretary of Education Grey Fearon VT
Department of Transportation
Secretary of Transportation Grayson Beckham KY
Deputy Secretary of Transportation Peter Kennedy PA
Administrator of the Federal Federal Emergency Management Agency Jexy Sohl KY
Joe Juenger SD
Crew Durrant UT
Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Grant Ruma NE
Director of National Intelligence Liam Drake NC
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Inca Shannon AK
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Levi Schiffer NJ
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Energy
Secretary of Energy Barrett LeBon VT
Deputy Secretary of Energy Levi Hanscom ID
Rudi Gross OH
Administrator of the Small Business Administration Jack Haid NJ
Director of the Secret Service
Benjamin Blackwood GA
Supreme Court
Chief Justice of the United States Solomon Arnold AL
Associate Justice Cash McFadden UT
Associate Justice Johnny Honnold MO
Associate Justice Matthew Chang CA
Associate Justice Max Dunn DC
Associate Justice Ariq Rahman CT
Associate Justice Sam Baghdadchi MI
Associate Justice Peter Kennedy PA
Associate Justice Trevor Abel NH
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Chief Judge Brock Tobler TN
Independent Agencies
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Product
Safety Commmission
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
Nik Khots NE
Rowan McCune CO
Nolan Reinhardt NY
Hunter Tanner
Tate Jordan WY VA
Federal Election Commission Drew Johnson AZ
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
General Services Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Archives and Records Administration
National Endowment of the Arts
Kieran Morrissey DE
Dominic Dogue NC
Michael Cameron OK
Danny Leffert IN
Charlie Ratree SC
National Science Foundation Ian Xia OR
Office of Government Ethics
Lonne Gilbert MN
Peace Corps Alex Ramirez OH
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Sky Zhang CT
Additional Executive Appointments
Council of Economic Advisors Levi Hanscom WA
Council of Environmental Quality
Eshaam Bhattad IL
Office of Science Technology Chance Bradford AR
Poet Laureate
Simon Farruqui MA
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Federalist Party Officers
Convention Chairman Chance Bradford AR
Convention Secretary Sky Zhang CT
Convention Clerk Mitchell Natale WA
Convention Parliamentarian Barrett LeBon LA
Sergeant-At-Arms Aidan Lessard KS
Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Jacob Bishop IA
Platform Committee Chairman Cole Smith AK
Platform Committee Secretary Quinn Murphy DE
Platform Committee Member Tate Jordan VA
Platform Committee Member Faris Aswad NM
Platform Committee Member Rhett Lindell ND
Rules Committee Chairman Bernardo Guidi FL
Rules Committee Secretary Yug Patel TN
Rules Committee Member Lane Chivers MT
Rules Committee Member Joshua Williams ID
Rules Committee Member Haden Hodge WV
Presidential Candidate Morgan Johnson OK
Vice Presidential Candidate Josh Williams ID
Party Chairman Chance Bradford AR
Nationalist Party Officers
Convention Chairman Matthew Chang CA
Convention Secretary Danny Leffert IN
Convention Clerk Peter Kennedy PA
Convention Parliamentarian Liam Drake NC
Sergeant-At-Arms Oliver Muhlenfeld VA
Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Andrei Santiago NM
Platform Committee Chairman Johnny Honnold MO
Platform Committee Secretary Liam Drake NC
Platform Committee Member Luke Organisciak MA
Platform Committee Member Dominic Dogue CO
Platform Committee Member Levi Hanscom WA
Platform Committee Member Ariq Rahman CT
Rules Committee Chairman Matthew Hardy IA
Rules Committee Secretary Michael Cameron OK
Rules Committee Member Ian Xia OR
Rules Committee Member Paul Anderson ID
Rules Committee Member Grant Pool GA
Rules Committee Member Matthew Goninen WI
Presidential Candidate X’Zaeviun Sims AR
Vice Presidential Candidate Rohan Parekh AL
Party Chairman Matthew Chang CA
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Ishaan Bhonagiri IL Bill Upfront Photovoltaic Technologies Subsidy Act SB-19
Daniel Leffert IN Bill Graduation Path Alternatives SB-16
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Aidan Lessard KS Bill
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Arjun Garikapaty MO Res Recognize Election Day as a federal holiday SR-22
Arjun Garikapaty MO Res Thank the Missouri American Legion SSR-31
Lindan Garner I MS Bill Independent Commission Act SR-17
Lindan Garner I MS Res Election and Public Security Res
Braden Overby MS Bill School Speed Bump Installation Act SB-43
Braden Overby MS Res Awarding Dr. Mohammad Ali and Dr. Ryan Forbess
Lane Chivers MT Bill Save of Veterans Act SB-64
Michael Peck MT Bill Increased capacity of nuclear power and research to nuclear fission SB-57
William Drake NC Bill Social Security Solvency Act SB-56
William Drake NC Res Honoring those who have aided in cultivating civic duty SSR-28
Abel Dees NC Bill President’s Day Rescheduling Act SB-66
Abel Dees NC Res 28th Amendment SR-21
Abel Dees NC Res Thank individuals SSR-2
Senator State Bill/Res Bill/Res-Subject
Rhett Lindell ND Res Shelter belt prevention act SR-16
Rhett Lindell ND Res Expressing thanks SSR-18 Grant Ruma NE Bill Enforce the Border Act SB-48 Nikolai Khots NE Bill Increase of Renewable Energy and Jobs Act SB-47
The American Legion 2024 Boys Nation Yearbook
Senator State Bill/Res Bill/Res-Subject
Thomas Marrapodi NY Res Border Crisis Res SR-34
Thomas Marrapodi NY Res Thanks SSR-40
Alejandro Ramirez OH Bill Develop and Save the Great Lakes
Alejandro Ramirez OH Res Recognizing the veterans of Pearl Harbor SR-27
Alejandro Ramirez OH Res Expression of thanks SSR-23
Rudi Gross OH Bill Social Media Marketing Regulation Act
Rudi Gross OH Res Thanks SSR-13
Morgan Johnson OK Bill Mental Health Accessibility Act --
Morgan Johnson OK Res Recognizing Bill Shaffer --
Michael Cameron OK Bill Digital Accountability in Preventing Drug Trafficking Act --
Ian Xia OR Bill National Graffiti Art Promotion Act
Nathan Bender OR Bill Diplomatic Stability Act
Nathan Bender OR Res Gratitude SSR-21
Peter Kennedy PA Bill Congressional Securities and Investments Trading Oversight Act SB-63
Peter Kennedy PA Res Protecting America’s ports from foreign espionage SR-23
Peter Kennedy PA Res Deep gratitude SSR-8
Anthony Speicher PA Res Recognizing risks associated with development of artificial intelligence SR-26
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Kirwin RI Res Recognizing the growing need for affordable housing SR-9
Butash RI Bill Sneaker Anti-Bot Act
Jackson Spafford SC Bill Early Medical School Acceptance SB-76
Senator State Bill/Res Bill/Res-Subject No.
Oliver Muhlenfeld VA Res Education Development: Protection Against Technology SR-13
Grey Fearon VT Bill Senate Cloture Act --
Grey Fearon VT Res Amending the Constitution to protect the right to vote SR-15
Ricardo Perez VT Bill Mental Health Resource Act --
William Hanscom WA Bill FAIR SHARE Act SB-29
William Hanscom WA Res Amending the Senate cloture rule SR-33
Mitchell Natale WA Bill American Continental System Bill SB-4
Matthew Goninen WI Bill National Personal Financial Education Act
Oscar Danz WI Res Recognizing the efforts of all public instructors SR-32
Tyler Garbrick WV Bill Drinking Age Reform Act
Tyler Garbrick WV Res Thanking several SSR-7
Haden Hodge WV Bill Aid for Military Children Act SB-58
Haden Hodge WV Res Jerry West Day SR-19
Haden Hodge WV Res Expression of gratitude SSR-4
Hunter Tanner WY Bill Restrictions on Campaigning for Federal Offices
Casey Toner WY Bill Oil and Gas Price Stabilization and Inflation Control Act SB-71
Casey Toner WY Res
Support passage of the Oil and Gas Price Stabilization and Inflation Control Act --
