Disclosure of telework, remote work, and exemptions for return-to-in-person-work requirements in Department of Defense vacancy announcements

(a) In general Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretaries of the military departments, shall ensure that the disclosure of telework and remote work eligibility, and exemptions for return-to-in-person-work requirements, is considered for all announcements of vacant positions in the Department of Defense. (b) Military spouses The Secretary of Defense shall encourage all agencies of the Department of Defense to consider, consistent with merit system principles and mission requirements, the use of telework and remote work flexibilities to support the employment of military spouses. (c) Briefing requirement The Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives— (1) not later than July 1, 2027, on— (A) the implementation of this section; and (B) the data collection mechanisms to ensure successful tracking of such implementation; and (2) annually, for three years thereafter, on— (A) the implementation of this section; and (B) how many vacancy announcements include the disclosure described in subsection (a).