ANCHOR for Military Families Act
Defense Department would have to give relocation help info 45 days before military families move
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Requires the Defense Department to give service members and families clear info about relocation help when they get moving orders.
- The information must be provided no later than 45 days before the move, so families can plan ahead.
- Info must cover housing options and protections, spouse job support, financial planning, legal help, mental health support, and kids’ school transition help.
- Adds a stronger focus on school enrollment and state rules that help military kids transfer between schools, plus support for special education and disability needs.
- Defense Department must share the info through base briefings and online materials, measure family satisfaction, and brief Congress yearly for 3 years.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articles
Randall bill to support military families passes both chambers
Local coverage noting the ANCHOR for Military Families Act language in the NDAA and describing the 45-day advance relocation-resource info requirement.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Support Military Families During Required Relocations
Trade-association news item tracking the House and Senate bills; highlights the 45-day notification/information concept and PCS move impacts.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
ANCHOR for Military Families Act
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