Senate Bill 2379
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 6, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2379
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Military Spouse Employment Act of 2018
This bill expands authorities, programs, services, and benefits for military spouses and their families. Specifically, the bill:
- expands the authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by federal agencies to include spouses of active duty military personnel or disabled or deceased personnel,
- requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that military spouses are aware of the My Career Advancement Account program and their eligibility to participate in it,
- facilitates child care services for military families,
- expands the period of availability of the Military OneSource Program for retired and discharged members of the Armed Forces and their immediate families, and
- provides transition assistance for military spouses.
DOD must report to Congress on:
- methods to increase its participation in defense contracts that provide employment for military spouses;
- public-private partnerships to support and enhance the health, safety, welfare, and morale of military families;
- small businesses activities of military spouses on military installations; and
- an assessment of the effects of frequent changes of duty stations on employment stability of military spouses.
February 6, 2018
02/14/2018
Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held.
02/06/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1247-1248)
02/06/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:27 PM