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EO 14417

Establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission

ActiveSigned August 3, 2026
National Security/DefenseGovernmental – Public Policy and Government AffairsLabor and EmploymentAerospace, Defense & Government Services

Summary

This executive order establishes the President's Military Spouse Commission to advise and assist the President on policies affecting military spouses and families, including housing, employment, healthcare, education, and deployment-related support. The Commission is chaired by the spouse of the Secretary of War and composed of spouses of senior military leaders, with an Executive Director designated by the President. The Commission must report to the President at the end of each fiscal year, and it terminates two years from the date of the order unless extended by the President. The Department of War provides funding and administrative support.

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