Rule Changes & Real Voices

Last week, the PCS Joint Task Force released its Proposed Business Rules for 2026 — guidelines that all approved moving companies and professionals must follow when handling military household shipments. Normally set by TRANSCOM each year, this year’s proposal brings several notable updates:

• DP3 retained through May 2029
• Return to FOUR annual performance periods for data reporting.
• Extended claim window: Families now have 12 months (up from 9) to file Damage and Inconvenience Claims.
• Industry Day on the horizon: Tentatively set for November 18–19.

The Task Force is expected to deliver another round of recommendations to the Department of War in December. As Congress continues to hammer out the National Defense Authorization Act — which includes key policies on military moves — these proposed rules at least provide a bit of direction amid the uncertainty.

Now, if there could just be an end to the shutdown……

NEW Short Fuse with Navy Spouse, Kaitlyn Jones

When Navy spouse Kaitlyn Jones and her husband completed their first military move during the GHC rollout, they faced challenges familiar to many military families. After previously sharing her story with Action News Jax, Kaitlyn now opens up about the improvements she hopes to see before their next relocation.

At Movers for America, our mission has always been to deliver the highest-quality moves possible for service members and their families. That’s why conversations like this — directly with those living the experience — are so important as we continue working to strengthen and modernize the PCS system.

Click HERE to watch the full interview!

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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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