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Federal Remote Work Priority for Military Spouses Employment.

This law creates a specific pathway for spouses of active duty, disabled, or deceased service members to be appointed to federal jobs that are entirely remote. This aims to mitigate employment instability caused by frequent military relocations, offering stable, location-independent federal careers. The law also mandates a study on how federal agencies utilize remote work and its overall impact.
Key points
Military spouses gain special eligibility for federal positions designated as "remote work."
Remote work is defined as employment where the employee is not required to report regularly to an official agency location.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must study the overall use of remote work across federal agencies, including its impact on recruitment and office space utilization.
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Print number: 118_S_349
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Spouse Employment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_349.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military spouses gain special eligibility for federal positions designated as "remote work."
  • Remote work is defined as employment where the employee is not required to report regularly to an official agency location.
  • The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must study the overall use of remote work across federal agencies, including its impact on recruitment and office space utilization.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2251; text: CR S2252)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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