Some federal workers married to service members could keep teleworking or working remotely. The bill only protects workers who already had that option before January 20, 2025. GAO would study the costs and commute effects of forcing them back in person.
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Support Military Families Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 977: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal workers in executive branch agencies who are married to service members and already had telework or remote-work approval before January 20, 2025. It could matter most for military families who move because of new military orders. It also affects federal agencies that must manage staffing, office work rules, and possible hiring costs if workers leave.
Why this matters: Military moves can make it hard for spouses to keep steady jobs, and this bill would protect remote work for some spouses in federal jobs. It would create one executive branch rule for this group instead of leaving the issue only to each agency. The bill could help agencies keep trained workers, but the real effect would depend on how many workers qualify and how agencies handle work that may need in-person time.
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