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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-497| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2019
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 This bill requires each national security agency to 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
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2979
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2979
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2979: National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019
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

National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-497| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2019
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 This bill requires each national security agency to 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
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 21, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2979
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • June 21, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2979
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (7)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2979: National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019
  • 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