What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 349.
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.
Status:
Expired
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