S. 1027: Military Spouse Hiring Act (119th Congress) Bill Summary

The Military Spouse Hiring Act is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at making it easier for employers to hire spouses of military personnel by providing them with a financial incentive. The key points of the bill are as follows:

Work Opportunity Credit Expansion

The bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers to claim a work opportunity credit when they hire a qualified military spouse. This means that businesses will be financially encouraged to employ these individuals.

Definition of Qualified Military Spouse

A “qualified military spouse” is defined in the bill as someone who is:

Certified by a designated local agency as the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Certified as such at the time of hiring.

Impact and Implementation

The amendments proposed in this bill will take effect for payments made or expenses incurred after the bill is enacted. This means the incentive will apply to individuals hired after the bill passes into law.

Goals of the Bill

The main goal of the Military Spouse Hiring Act is to support military families by promoting employment opportunities for spouses of military personnel, thereby improving their economic stability and reducing unemployment rates within this demographic.