Establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission

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Vol. 91

Thursday,

No. 150

August 6, 2026

Part IV

The President

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Executive Order 14417--Establishing the President's Military Spouse

Commission

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The President

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Executive Order 14417 of August 3, 2026

Establishing the President's Military Spouse

Commission

By the authority vested in me as President by the

Constitution and the laws of the United States of

America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Military spouses are

intrinsically linked to the good order, readiness, and

retention of our military. Their support and

contributions to our Armed Forces are crucial to

mission success. Yet the spouses of our Nation's

service members face significant challenges due to the

nature of military service. Frequent relocations and

the long absences of service members--especially when

deployed to combat zones--can negatively impact

military spouses' quality of life and, in turn, that of

their family

ses of our Nation's

service members face significant challenges due to the

nature of military service. Frequent relocations and

the long absences of service members--especially when

deployed to combat zones--can negatively impact

military spouses' quality of life and, in turn, that of

their family. The repeated relocations and other

aspects of military life may limit quality housing

options, employment opportunities, and other resources

available to families that are not obligated to move

every 2 to 3 years, as military families do in service

to our Nation. Prolonged service member absences also

place enormous burdens on military spouses running

households alone.

During my first term, we made significant strides to

improve employment policies for military spouses. I

took action to enhance job opportunities within the

Federal Government for military spouses, expand

occupational licensure portability so military spouses

have more opportunities to work in different States,

and increase remote and flexible job options that

provide continuity and financial stability for military

families. Now is the time to build on these successes.

Thriving military families mean a more resilient

fighting force and thus a stronger and more secure

America. It is the policy of the Federal Government to

prioritize the quality of life of our military spouses

and families while maintaining the highest standards of

military readiness.

e successes.

Thriving military families mean a more resilient

fighting force and thus a stronger and more secure

America. It is the policy of the Federal Government to

prioritize the quality of life of our military spouses

and families while maintaining the highest standards of

military readiness.

Sec. 2. Establishment and Composition of the

President's Military Spouse Commission. (a) There is

hereby established the President's Military Spouse

Commission (Commission).

(b) The spouse of the Secretary of War shall serve

as Chair. The Executive Director of the Commission

shall be designated by the President. If the spouse of

the Secretary of War is unable to serve as Chair for

any reason, the Executive Director shall perform the

duties of the Chair until the President designates a

new Chair.

(c) In addition to the Chair, the Commission

membership shall include the spouses of the following

senior military leaders, if applicable:

(i) the Secretary of the Army;

(ii) the Secretary of the Navy;

(iii) the Secretary of the Air Force;

(iv) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;

(v) the Chief of Staff of the Army;

(vi) the Commandant of the Marine Corps;

(vii) the Chief of Naval Operations;

(viii) the Chief of Staff of the Air Force;

(ix) the Chief of Space Operations;

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military leaders, if applicable:

(i) the Secretary of the Army;

(ii) the Secretary of the Navy;

(iii) the Secretary of the Air Force;

(iv) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;

(v) the Chief of Staff of the Army;

(vi) the Commandant of the Marine Corps;

(vii) the Chief of Naval Operations;

(viii) the Chief of Staff of the Air Force;

(ix) the Chief of Space Operations;

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(x) the Chief of the National Guard Bureau;

(xi) the Commandant of the Coast Guard;

(xii) the Sergeant Major of the Army;

(xiii) the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps;

(xiv) the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force;

(xv) the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau;

(xvi) the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

Staff;

(xvii) the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard;

(xviii) the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy;

(xix) the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force;

(xx) the Secretary of Homeland Security; and

(xxi) other individuals that the Chair or Executive Director may, from time

to time, invite to participate.

(d) Members of the Commission shall serve

contingent on the duration of their spouse serving in

or performing the duties of the role described in

subsections (b) and (c) of this section.

Sec. 3. Duties of the Commission. The Commission shall

advise and assist the President on policies that affect

military spouses and families, including by:

(a) monitoring the implementation of this order;

(b) liaising with military spouses to determine

common areas of concern;

(c) developing policies that address challenges

faced by military spouses in key areas such as housing,

employment, healthcare, education, and deployment-

related support;

(a) monitoring the implementation of this order;

(b) liaising with military spouses to determine

common areas of concern;

(c) developing policies that address challenges

faced by military spouses in key areas such as housing,

employment, healthcare, education, and deployment-

related support;

(d) recommending to the President practicable

actions to help ensure the overall well-being of

military spouses and to improve the quality of life of

military spouses; and

(e) providing the President with a report on the

matters described in this section at the end of each

fiscal year for so long as the Commission exists, and

submitting a final report to the President prior to the

termination of the Commission.

Sec. 4. Administration. (a) Each executive department

and agency shall, to the extent permitted by law and

subject to the availability of funds, furnish such

information and assistance to the Commission as it may

request.

(b) Members of the Commission shall serve without

compensation but may receive travel reimbursement,

including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as allowed

under applicable law (5 U.S.C. 5701-5707), consistent

with the availability of funds.

(c) The Department of War shall provide such

funding and administrative and technical support as the

Commission may require, to the extent permitted by law

and as authorized by existing appropriations.

(d) The Commission may establish subcommittees as

appropriate to aid in its work.

f funds.

(c) The Department of War shall provide such

funding and administrative and technical support as the

Commission may require, to the extent permitted by law

and as authorized by existing appropriations.

(d) The Commission may establish subcommittees as

appropriate to aid in its work.

(e) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act,

as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) (the ``Act''), may

apply to the administration of any portion of this

order, any functions of the President under the Act,

except that of reporting to the Congress, shall be

performed by the Secretary of War in accordance with

the guidelines and procedures issued by the

Administrator of General Services.

(f) In accordance with the Act, the Commission

shall terminate 2 years from the date of this order,

unless extended by the President.

Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order

shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

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(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or

the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with

applicable law and subject to the availability of

appropriations.

uthority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or

the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with

applicable law and subject to the availability of

appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not,

create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural,

enforceable at law or in equity by any party against

the United States, its departments, agencies, or

entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any

other person.

(d) The costs for publication of this order shall

be borne by the Department of War.

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