To make permanent the authority to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for spouse relicensing and business costs following the relocation of the member.
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Latest Action · March 12, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The Military Spouse Job Continuity Act would make permanent the military's authority to reimburse service members for costs their spouses incur when relocating due to military moves. Currently, this reimbursement authority is temporary and set to expire, but this bill would remove the expiration date and make it a permanent benefit. The reimbursement covers relicensing fees and business-related costs that military spouses face when they must restart their careers in new locations following their service member's reassignment. This legislation would affect military families who relocate frequently as part of military service, helping reduce the financial burden of career interruptions on military spouses. The bill does not specify new funding amounts, as it simply extends an existing reimbursement authority that is already in place.
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