A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time.

12/12/2023, 6:11 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 2533, also known as the "Military Spouse Telework Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time.

The bill specifically targets military spouses who are employed by the Department of Defense and seeks to provide them with the flexibility to work remotely from their homes. This is particularly important for military spouses who may have to relocate frequently due to their partner's military service, making it difficult for them to maintain stable employment.

By allowing these military spouses to telework full time, the bill aims to provide them with greater job security and flexibility, as well as the opportunity to continue their careers despite the challenges of frequent relocations. This can also help to alleviate some of the financial burdens that military families often face due to the costs associated with moving and finding new employment. Overall, the Military Spouse Telework Act is a bipartisan effort to support military families and ensure that military spouses employed by the Department of Defense have the opportunity to work remotely and maintain their careers, regardless of where they are stationed.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2533

Introduced on
2023-07-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/26/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 2533, also known as the "Military Spouse Telework Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time.

The bill specifically targets military spouses who are employed by the Department of Defense and seeks to provide them with the flexibility to work remotely from their homes. This is particularly important for military spouses who may have to relocate frequently due to their partner's military service, making it difficult for them to maintain stable employment.

By allowing these military spouses to telework full time, the bill aims to provide them with greater job security and flexibility, as well as the opportunity to continue their careers despite the challenges of frequent relocations. This can also help to alleviate some of the financial burdens that military families often face due to the costs associated with moving and finding new employment. Overall, the Military Spouse Telework Act is a bipartisan effort to support military families and ensure that military spouses employed by the Department of Defense have the opportunity to work remotely and maintain their careers, regardless of where they are stationed.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action7/26/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.