Government Vacation?  

The Federal Government may be on a shutdown vacation, but we keep rolling! The highly anticipated new Short Fuse episode with Griselda Gonzalez of CG Moving Company is now live!

Griselda and MFA’s Katie McMichael unpack the ins and outs of military moves and what might inspire more businesses to break into the market.

Click HERE to watch the full interview!

Thank you again to everyone who has been sharing your positive feedback! Let us know who you’d like to see as a guest on Short Fuse!

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Share Your Thoughts With Congress

As you may have seen in our recent newsletters, Congress is currently working on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill that sets next year’s defense policy and funding priorities. While the federal shutdown has slowed policy movement, now is a great time to share your perspectives before discussions pick back up again.

In this year’s Senate version, Section 343 proposes new subcontractor oversight, transparency, data-sharing, and accountability standards for the Department of Defense’s household goods moving program. The intent appears to be to improve reliability across the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) logistics chain.

While Movers For America fully supports greater oversight and accountability in any future program, we are concerned that these requirements are being proposed before the Secretary of Defense has announced the future direction of the program. It is premature to legislate such detailed requirements without knowing how they will align with the eventual program structure.

Here’s how you can make your voice heard:

Reach out to your U.S. Senators and Representatives to share your concerns and insights to ensure moving professionals remain part of the conversation.

Use this link to find your elected officials, visit their contact pages, and send them your thoughts. Below is a message that can be used as-is, or personalized with your own experiences and perspectives.

“As a supporter of the U.S. moving and storage industry, I urge you to ensure that Section 343 of the Senate NDAA is removed from the final version of NDAA. Oversight and accountability are critical, but it’s premature to impose subcontractor requirements before the Secretary of Defense determines the future structure of the household goods moving program. Please allow flexibility for the Department to work directly with industry on building a fair, effective, and transparent system.”

Your engagement makes a real difference. Together, we can ensure military families receive the quality service they deserve — and that moving professionals have a voice in shaping the program that serves them. Thank you for your continued support!

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