Advocacy
Bipartisan Bill Protects Military Spouse Access to Family Medical Leave Benefits
The House legislation would lower qualifying time to account for frequent PCS moves.
As MOAA's Director of Government Relations for Military Family and Survivor Policy, Jen Goodale is responsible for ensuring programs and policies designed to support uniformed service families address unique challenges these families face due to service. She manages and develops relationships to advance legislative priorities on the Hill, with DoD, and with other military and veterans service organizations. She also advises MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council.
The House legislation would lower qualifying time to account for frequent PCS moves.
Most findings raise familiar concerns … and show why MOAA’s ongoing advocacy matters to military families.
The Fairness for Servicemembers and Families Act passed the House last month. Add your voice to help it move forward.
Leaders from MOAA’s State Legislative Exchange Forum met with senior DoD representatives for the latest updates and to share concerns over potential program cuts.
A bipartisan bill would encourage business to hire these talented workers ... and help combat a 21% unemployment rate.
More work remains to strengthen protections. Find out MOAA’s next steps.