The federal government employs 5,505 active duty spouses, according to the latest data from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Unfortunately, many of these spouses are forced to choose between maintaining a career or moving with their servicemember. The lack of formalized policies across federal agencies impacts the government’s ability to capitalize on the talent military spouses have to offer.

Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support the READINESS Act to enhance policy protections for military spouses employed by the federal government.