Proposed Amendment to Expand Flexible Work and Telework for Militar…

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would create a new federal mandate requiring agencies to provide flexible work and telework options to employees with deployed military spouses, impacting how these employees manage their work-life balance during deployment periods.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal employees with deployed military spouses

They would gain a legal right to request flexible work schedules and telework options during their spouse's deployment.

Federal agencies

They would be required to establish programs for flexible work and telework and provide information to eligible employees regarding these rights.

Federal employee unions

They would be unable to negotiate collective bargaining agreements that exclude these specific flexible work schedule requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Warner has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would require federal agencies to offer flexible work schedules and telework options to employees whose spouses are deployed in the . The proposal aims to support military families by ensuring these employees can adjust their work arrangements during their spouse's deployment.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would create a new federal mandate requiring agencies to provide flexible work and telework options to employees with deployed military spouses, impacting how these employees manage their work-life balance during deployment periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as a 'covered employee' under this amendment?

A 'covered employee' is a federal employee whose spouse is a member of the .

Does this amendment guarantee telework for all federal employees?

No, it specifically mandates that agencies allow telework and flexible schedules for employees whose spouses are deployed in the .

Can my union contract prevent me from using these flexible work options?

No, the amendment states that no collective bargaining agreement may fail to provide for the flexible or s required by this provision.

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Mandatory Flexibility for Military Spouses

The amendment shifts from allowing agencies to offer flexible schedules to mandating that they provide them specifically for employees with deployed spouses, overriding potential collective bargaining limitations.

Mr. Warner

Connected Entities

organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Uniformed service branch referenced for deployment definitions.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose military activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →

organizationPublic Health Service“Uniformed service branch referenced for deployment definitions.”Map →

personMr. Warner“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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Proposed Amendment to Expand Flexible Work and Telework for Military Spouses