movers News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving ‘Deficiencies’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address “deficiencies” to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Performance of Military Moving Contract Called Into Question

Concerns are mounting that the $17.9 billion military Global Household Goods contract is falling short, notably by transferring large numbers of moves back to the legacy moving program.

May 9, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Military Moving System Plagued by Late Pickups, Deliveries

About 1,000 service members have faced late pickups or deliveries of household goods under the initial phase-in of the Defense Department’s revamped system for relocations.

January 31, 2025
Government

Congress Readies Final Business of 2024

With less than two weeks before adjourning for the year, a must-pass measure is gaining momentum as Senate Democrats continue to seek support for a disaster relief package.

December 12, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

DOD Marches on With $17.9 Billion Moving Contract

Despite continuing concerns voiced by some large movers, military officials are advancing efforts toward interstate implementation of the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract.

October 10, 2024
Government, Business

House Committee Approves Moving Protection Bill

Legislation that aims to increase protections for people moving personal property was recently approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

September 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Military’s $17.9 Billion Moving Contract Off to Slow Start

A $17.9 billion contract to move military members and their families finally took effect this summer. So far, however, just 100 or so local moves have been completed by local moving companies.

September 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

House Lawmakers Introduce Moving Protection Bill

Legislation that aims to increase protections for people moving personal property was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

June 4, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Update: Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves

"Movers for America" is asking Congress to direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office to pause the $20 billion contract awarded to ϳԹSafe Alliance, evaluate program for moving military members and their families.

May 28, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves

A coalition is calling on Congress to direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct an evaluation of the new program slated to provide moves for the nation’s military.

May 20, 2024