Diversity in Defense Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8099| House
| Updated: 8/26/2020
Anthony G. Brown
Democratic Representative
Maryland
Cosponsors (12)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Armed Services Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Diversity in Defense Act of 2020 This bill adds certain diversity-related requirements for the U.S. Armed Forces, including (1) the appointment of a Chief Diversity Officer in military components of the Department of Defense (DOD) and in the Coast Guard; (2) the establishment of a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council in DOD to, among other things, align diversity and inclusion with DOD strategic goals; (3) enhanced reporting on diversity and inclusion; (4) requiring a mentoring and career counseling program; (5) developing plans to increase recruitment and retention of female and minority members in the Armed Forces, (6) establishing in DOD the Office of the Special Inspector General for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Armed Forces to examine the effect of military justice and personnel policies on racial and ethnic disparities; (7) tracking investigations of supremacist, violent extremist, and criminal gang activity in the Armed Forces; and (8) improving responses to pregnancy and childbirth for members of the Armed Forces.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Reform, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Armed Forces and National Security
Advisory bodiesCancerCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of DefenseEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHate crimesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessMinority employmentPerformance measurementRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationViolent crimeWomen's employmentWomen's health
Diversity in Defense Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8099| House
| Updated: 8/26/2020
Diversity in Defense Act of 2020 This bill adds certain diversity-related requirements for the U.S. Armed Forces, including (1) the appointment of a Chief Diversity Officer in military components of the Department of Defense (DOD) and in the Coast Guard; (2) the establishment of a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council in DOD to, among other things, align diversity and inclusion with DOD strategic goals; (3) enhanced reporting on diversity and inclusion; (4) requiring a mentoring and career counseling program; (5) developing plans to increase recruitment and retention of female and minority members in the Armed Forces, (6) establishing in DOD the Office of the Special Inspector General for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Armed Forces to examine the effect of military justice and personnel policies on racial and ethnic disparities; (7) tracking investigations of supremacist, violent extremist, and criminal gang activity in the Armed Forces; and (8) improving responses to pregnancy and childbirth for members of the Armed Forces.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Reform, 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Anthony G. Brown
Democratic Representative
Maryland
Cosponsors (12)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Armed Services Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advisory bodiesCancerCongressional oversightCrimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of DefenseEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHate crimesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary lawMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessMinority employmentPerformance measurementRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationViolent crimeWomen's employmentWomen's health