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

USA115th CongressS-924| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2017 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: 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 28, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5195
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • April 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 28, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5195
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5195: 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

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

USA115th CongressS-924| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2017 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: 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 28, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5195
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • April 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • March 28, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5195
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5195: 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