United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 21 R · 13 D cosponsors

HR 2650 — Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021

Last action — Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill allows military spouses to transfer their professional licenses when relocating due to military orders.

This legislation aims to make it easier for military spouses to maintain their professional licenses when they move because of military service. It permits these licenses to be considered valid in a new state, provided certain conditions are met.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a military spouse with a professional license, this bill may help you work in your field after relocating.

Summary

Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021 This bill provides for the portability of professional licenses of service members and their spouses who are relocated, because of military orders, outside of the jurisdiction that issued the license. Specifically, a professional license in good standing of a service member or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the new jurisdiction for the duration of such military orders. To establish and maintain eligibility, a service member or spouse must (1) provide a copy of the military orders to the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction; (2) remain in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submit to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. The bill also provides that if a service member or spouse is licensed to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, the service member or spouse is subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of the state law rather than the provisions of this bill.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 33 co-sponsors · 513 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (33)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2650 do?
Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act of 2021 This bill provides for the portability of professional licenses of service members and their spouses who are relocated, because of military orders, outside of the jurisdiction that issued the license. Specifically, a professional license in good standing of a service member or spouse shall be considered valid at a similar scope of practice and in the discipline applied for in the new jurisdiction for the duration of such military orders. To establish and maintain eligibility, a service member or spouse must (1) provide a copy of the military orders to the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction; (2) remain in good standing with the licensing authority that issued the license; and (3) submit to the authority of the licensing authority in the new jurisdiction for the purposes of standards of practice, discipline, and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. The bill also provides that if a service member or spouse is licensed to operate in multiple jurisdictions through an interstate licensure compact, the service member or spouse is subject to the requirements of the compact or the applicable provisions of the state law rather than the provisions of this bill.
Who sponsors HR 2650?
HR 2650 is sponsored by Garcia, Mike (Republican), Carbajal, Salud O. (Democratic), Norman, Ralph (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Mast, Brian J. (Republican), DesJarlais, Scott (Republican), Brownley, Julia (Democratic), Stewart, Chris (Republican), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), Budd, Ted (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Ryan, Tim (Democratic), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Pfluger, August (Republican), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), Issa, Darrell (Republican), Trone, David J. (Democratic), Franklin, Scott (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Golden, Jared F. (Democratic), Mann, Tracey (Republican), Kilmer, Derek (Democratic), Baird, James R. (Republican), Axne, Cynthia (Democratic), Khanna, Ro (Democratic), Emmer, Tom (Republican), Rice, Tom (Republican), Womack, Steve (Republican), McMorris Rodgers, Cathy (Republican), DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic), Crow, Jason (Democratic), Van Duyne, Beth (Republican), Neguse, Joe (Democratic), and Ellzey, Jake (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2650?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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