Comment on FR Doc # 2026-11765
U.S. MILITARY SPOUSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCESupportAdvocacy
Summary: The Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce is requesting that military spouse small business owners be recognized as an economically Disadvantaged Category. They argue that these individuals face unique challenges, such as frequent relocations and lack of access to capital, which impact mission readiness and retention.
Military spouses face the highest unemployment rate in the country. This impacts retention and mission readiness. <br/><br/>The U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce is requesting that military spouse small business owners (who often face relocations due to PCS orders and lack of access to capital), be recognized as an economically Disadvantaged Category. <br/><br/>Stephanie Brown <br/>Founder, Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce