The STAY Act requires the Department of Defense to study ways to reduce how often military members relocate through permanent changes of station and naval personnel rotate between ship and shore assignments. By March 1, 2026, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness must submit a detailed report to Congress analyzing the costs of these relocations over the past five years, estimating potential savings from reducing their frequency, and evaluating how less frequent moves would affect military retention, spouse employment, and children's education. The report must also identify which military positions and locations could feasibly have longer tour assignments without hurting military readiness or career development opportunities, and recommend any legislative or policy changes needed to test or implement such changes. This bill aims to address the strain that frequent relocations place on military families while also potentially lowering defense costs.
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