Advocacy
Senate Bill Would Give Surviving Spouses More Access to Career Resources
Ask your lawmakers to support the bipartisan legislation.
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.
Ask your lawmakers to support the bipartisan legislation.
The wide majority of participating spouses received job offers after private-sector fellowships.
So far, the Basic Needs Allowance is missing its target. MOAA’s more comprehensive option will help the young families of those who serve.
The legislation will remove a risk faced by thousands of servicemembers and their families.
Participating companies offer telework, flexible hours, or other programs to help this untapped talent pool. Here’s how it works.
Ask your House member to co-sponsor the READINESS Act as part of wider efforts to help military families.