Military Spouse Employment Act

Military Spouse Employment Act

This bill allows executive agencies to appoint military spouses to remote work positions. (The current appointment authority does not specifically extend to remote positions.)

The bill defines remote work as a particular type of telework that does not require an employee to report to an official agency location on a regular and recurring basis.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the general use of remote work by agencies, including the number and location of employees working remotely and the effects on recruitment, retention, and office space utilization and spending.

Bill 118 s 349, also known as the Military Spouse Employment Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the challenges that military spouses face when trying to find and maintain employment due to frequent relocations and other factors related to their spouse's military service.

The bill includes several key provisions aimed at supporting military spouses in their career pursuits. One of the main components of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to develop and implement programs that assist military spouses in finding employment. These programs may include job training, career counseling, and other support services.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the portability of professional licenses for military spouses who move across state lines. This would make it easier for military spouses to continue working in their chosen field even when they are relocated to a new duty station. Overall, the Military Spouse Employment Act aims to reduce the barriers that military spouses face in finding and maintaining employment, ultimately improving their financial stability and quality of life. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being reviewed by relevant committees before potentially being brought to a vote.