National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018

Summary

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

1. 7 March 2018

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 March 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 March 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 19 March 2018

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

   Source: Committee

5. 28 March 2018

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 March 2018 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 March 2018

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 March 2018

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Sponsors

• ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · R · Sponsor
• Gerald Connolly · D · Sponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing
• · hshm00 · Standing
• · hsba00 · Standing
• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hlig00 · Select
• · hsas00 · Standing
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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