President Donald Trump signs executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission to improve quality of life for military families.
The administration announced a new executive order establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission, a formal body designed to address persistent issues facing military families. Chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, the commission will provide annual recommendations to the president on policies regarding spouse employment, housing, healthcare, and childcare. President Donald Trump signed the order on Monday, noting that military spouses are the bedrock of armed forces readiness. The commission will consist of over 20 members, including the spouses of service secretaries and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. These spouses will meet monthly at the White House to identify common concerns and provide a report at the end of each fiscal year. While previous administrations have attempted to improve military family life, the administration highlighted that issues such as unemployment and housing remain significant. The commission is expected to serve for two years unless extended by the administration. This initiative builds upon previous efforts to improve occupational license portability and remote work access for military families.