Support Military Families Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-06T07:23:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 977 Support Military Families Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/6/2025, 7:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 977

Bill 119 HR 977, also known as the "Military Spouse Telework Act," aims to allow federal employees who are spouses of members of the armed forces to engage in telework and remote work. This bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by military families, including frequent relocations and deployments, and seeks to provide flexibility for these employees to continue working while supporting their spouses in the military.

The bill would require federal agencies to establish telework and remote work policies specifically for military spouse employees, allowing them to work from home or other remote locations. This would enable these employees to maintain their careers and income even when faced with the challenges of military life.

In addition to supporting military spouses, the bill also aims to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the federal workforce by promoting telework and remote work options. By allowing employees to work remotely, agencies can reduce costs associated with office space and commuting, while also potentially increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. Overall, Bill 119 HR 977 seeks to support military families and improve the federal workforce by providing telework and remote work options for federal employees who are spouses of members of the armed forces.

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Current Status of Bill HR 977

Bill HR 977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 977 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 977's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 5, 2025

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To permit Federal employees who are spouses of members of the armed forces to engage in telework and remote work, and for other purposes.To permit Federal employees who are spouses of members of the armed forces to engage in telework and remote work, and for other purposes.

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