Bill to Aid Military Families Passes House

Hi Friend-

A few weeks ago I testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity in favor of a bill called the Military Residency Choice Act. The bill makes a simple fix to current residency laws for military families.

Currently, active duty service members are able to maintain one state of legal residency for tax purposes even when they move on military orders. Spouses may be granted the same benefit, but only if both service member and spouse have the same tax residence at the time of their marriage. This causes complications when service members move, sometimes multiple times a year, because spouses are forced to establish residency in each new location.

I am proud to report that with my support, the House unanimously passed the Military Residency Choice Act yesterday.

Making tax season less stressful is the least we can do for our military families. By establishing a consistent state of residency, we are giving spouses the confidence to re-join the workforce when they move and help them better provide for their families. This simple fix will go a long way to make life easier for those who have already given so much.

I will keep you updated as this bill moves through the Senate, and please don't hesitate to contact me any time an issue that concerns you is before Congress.

It's an honor to serve you and Virginia's First District in the People's House.

Sincerely,
Rob

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