[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H4287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          LIFT THE RELOCATION BURDEN FROM MILITARY SPOUSES ACT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
New York (Ms. Stefanik) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support our military 
families.
  Beside our Nation's brave servicemembers are strong families that 
remain resilient through countless relocations and deployments. 
Military spouses wear their own patches of service and share a true 
sense of duty to our country. They sacrifice a great deal throughout 
the constant moves and the unknown, all while supporting their husband 
or wife in uniform.
  These spouses are often employed in professions that require new 
licensing for each new location, such as teachers and nurses--vital 
occupations in a military community. These dedicated spouses must be 
allowed to maintain their hard-earned professional licenses and 
certifications as they relocate.
  That is why this week I am introducing the Lift the Relocation Burden 
for Military Spouses Act. Military spouses serve, too, and my bill will 
help maintain employment continuity and greater predictability for them 
and their families.
  I urge my colleagues to support this important bill.

                          ____________________