House Bill 1796
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Lift the Relocation Burden from Military Spouses Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 29, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1796
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Lift the Relocation Burden from Military Spouses Act
This bill authorizes the military department concerned to reimburse a member of the Armed Forces who is reassigned for a permanent change of station or assignment from one state to another for qualified relicensing costs of the member's spouse.
Reimbursement may not exceed $500 for each change of station or assignment.
The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) shall work with states to improve license portability.
"Qualified relicensing costs" are the costs, including exam and registration fees, needed to secure a license or certification to engage in the same profession in the new state.
March 29, 2017
04/12/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
03/29/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
03/29/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2526)
03/29/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:29 PM