Trump Signs Executive Order 14417 Establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission
On August 3, 2026, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14417 in Washington, establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission. According to the order, the commission — the first of its kind — will terminate two years from the date of the order unless extended by the President.
The order states that military spouses are intrinsically linked to the good order, readiness and retention of the military, while frequent relocations and long deployments leave them facing particular challenges in housing, employment and occupational licensure. The spouse of the Secretary of War serves as Chair, the Executive Director is designated by the President, and members include the spouses of the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the service chiefs, as well as the Secretary of Homeland Security, among others.
The commission advises and assists the President on policies affecting military spouses and families, including monitoring implementation of the order, liaising with military spouses on common concerns, and developing policies on housing, employment, healthcare, education and deployment-related support. It must report to the President at the end of each fiscal year and submit a final report before termination.
Members serve without compensation but may receive travel reimbursement, and the Department of War provides funding and administrative and technical support, the order says.
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Source: The White House
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