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To improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5195| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2018
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)
Committees (9)
• Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018 This bill requires each national security agency to make available to the public, appropriate congressional committees, and the national security agency workforce a report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to do the following: develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a representative cross-section of the national security workforce to obtain workplace information; sponsor workforce members to participate in a Senior Executive Service candidate development program or similar program; implement performance and advancement requirements for the workforce; create opportunities for senior personnel to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion; and expand training on bias in the workplace and flexible work policies. The bill encourages agencies to expand professional development and career advancement opportunities that support their mission and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-924
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Mar 28, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • April 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-924
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.


  • March 28, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-924: A bill to improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHomeland securityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority educationMinority employmentPersonnel recordsWomen's educationWomen's employment

To improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5195| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2018
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018 This bill requires each national security agency to make available to the public, appropriate congressional committees, and the national security agency workforce a report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to do the following: develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a representative cross-section of the national security workforce to obtain workplace information; sponsor workforce members to participate in a Senior Executive Service candidate development program or similar program; implement performance and advancement requirements for the workforce; create opportunities for senior personnel to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion; and expand training on bias in the workplace and flexible work policies. The bill encourages agencies to expand professional development and career advancement opportunities that support their mission and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-924
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 7, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
Mar 28, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • April 24, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-924
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 7, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 19, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.


  • March 28, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)
Committees (9)
• Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee• Homeland Security Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-924: A bill to improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHomeland securityIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority educationMinority employmentPersonnel recordsWomen's educationWomen's employment