SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of War, the President's Military Spouse Commission was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its September 21, 2026 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of War, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), waives the public notification requirement.

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to execute the provisions of Executive Order 14417, titled “Establishing the President's Military Spouse Commission.” Per the Executive Order, the Commission will discuss strengthening military families, improving retention, and ensuring military spouses and families are ready to meet any challenge. The Commission will advise and assist the President on policies affecting military spouses and military families by identifying challenges and developing policy recommendations to address housing, employment, healthcare, education, childcare, and deployment-related support.

Agenda: Monday, September 21, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Official Call to Order, Opening Remarks, Welcome, Keynote Speaker, Briefing: Public Submissions & Member Survey Synthesis, Commission Participation, Administrative Review & Next Steps, Adjournment.

Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, this meeting is open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 21, 2026, via livestream. Written Statements: Written comments must be received by the President's Military Spouse Commission at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting date so that they may be made available to the Commission members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments not received by the President's Military Spouse Commission at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting date, or after, will be provided to the Chair of the President's Military Spouse Commission for consideration. Written comments ( printed page 59770) may be submitted via www.whitehouse.gov/​military-spouse-commission/​contact/​. Written comments may also be emailed to osd.mc-alex.ousd-p-r.mbx.spouse-employment-team@mail.mil. Please note that since the President's Military Spouse Commission operates under the provisions of the FACA, all written comments received will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection. Those who make submissions are requested to avoid including personally identifiable information such as names of adults and children, phone numbers, addresses, Social Security Numbers and other contact information within the body of the written statement.

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