NEW Insights

As we enter the third week of the government shutdown, uncertainty continues to ripple through the military moving community. The timeline for resolution remains unclear, and confusion is mounting for both service members and the professionals who support their relocations. Until federal guidance provides clearer direction, we urge all affected families and industry partners to stay in close contact with their local transportation offices for updates.

While the PCS Task Force has issued its initial recommendations to retain and modernize the existing DP3 Program, the group is expected to deliver a more comprehensive set of recommendations to the Secretary of War by December 15.

SHORT FUSE with Mike Brannigan:

What does innovation really look like in the military moving market—and how is the industry rising to the occasion? In this episode, Suddath President & CEO Mike Brannigan shares his perspective on the accelerating pace of progress: “I think that some of the advances and the willingness of the industry to adapt and evolve, I think it’s picking up at an accelerating pace.”

From modernization to mission-driven growth, Mike unpacks innovations that enhance – not replace – the personal business of moving.

Click HERE to watch the full interview!

COMING SOON: Katie is joined by a military spouse who moved under the GHC rollout, and she shares what she would like to see in the future.

Share Your Thoughts With Congress

The U.S. Senate and Congress passed different versions of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bill that sets next year’s defense policy and funding priorities. That means that the next step is “conferencing” – when certain members of the Senate and House Armed Forces committees negotiate and agree on one version of the bill.

While the federal shutdown has slowed progress, 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 before the final round of recommendations of the PCS Task Force, which will be presented on December 15.

Here’s how you can make your voice heard: Reach out to your U.S. Senators and Representatives to share your 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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