Establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission

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. 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. Sec. 2 . Establishment and Composition of the President's Military Spouse Commission. (a) There is h…