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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1225| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (6)
Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• 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• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021 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 missions and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2979
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
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.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    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.


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Government Operations and Politics

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 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1225| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021 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 missions 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2979
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 2021
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.
Feb 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Apr 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 23, 2021
    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.


  • February 24, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.


  • April 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (6)
Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)
Committees (10)
• 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• Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

  • 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