To amend title 37, United States Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement of qualified licensure, certification, and business relocation costs incurred by military spouses.
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Latest Action · June 8, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
This bill expands financial support for military spouses who need to relocate due to their spouse's military assignment or transfer. The legislation amends existing law to broaden who qualifies for reimbursement of costs related to obtaining or maintaining professional licenses, certifications, and business relocation expenses when military families move to a new location. The changes apply to spouses whose military members are reassigned to a new duty station, transferred between locations, or move from active duty to the Reserve components. By streamlining the eligibility rules and clarifying what qualifies as a covered relocation, the bill aims to ease the financial burden on military families and help spouses maintain their careers despite frequent moves. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts but modifies the existing reimbursement program under federal military pay law.
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